Alberto Del Rio WWE Return Speculation
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Will Alberto Del Rio ever return to the WWE?
Alberto Del Rio continues to be at the center of WWE and AAA speculation. The former WWE Champion has been absent from WWE programming for several years, but chatter has grown around a possible return, fueled by recent fan reactions. Several reports, including recent coverage by Wrestling Observer and Lucha Libre Online, suggest that influential WWE talent, including Roman Reigns and The Undertaker, are advocating for Del Rio to come back.
The rumors intensified at AAA Triplemania XXXIII, where fans chanted for Del Rio during Rey Mysterio’s speech for Konnan's Hall of Fame induction segment. In response, Mysterio told the audience, “I’ll bring him, wait on me,” creating a buzz that could point toward a future WWE comeback.
This past weekend, AAA TripleMania 2025 Set Record-Breaking Numbers, with many new eyes on the product since WWE's acquisition of AAA Lucha Libre, and although there has been uncertainty about Del Rio’s WWE return recently, the timing of this all seems very coincidental.
Alberto El Patrón Controversy
Alberto El Patrón’s wrestling career has been complicated by both his on-screen persona and off-screen controversies, which have historically impacted his opportunities in WWE since his second departure in 2016. Despite these challenges, his in-ring talent and legacy as a multi-time world champion continue to make him a household name, most recently during his reign as the AAA Mega Champion.
These new reports suggest that WWE creative and talent see value in a carefully managed return, balancing Del Rio’s undeniable skill with a renewed approach to his character, so a comeback may not be as unlikely as it once seemed.
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