No Show for Del Rio
The wrestling world is buzzing as WWE officially acquires Mexican lucha libre powerhouse Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. Their first joint mega event, WWE x AAA Worlds Collide, is set for June 7, and fans are expecting fireworks. Big names from AAA like El Hijo del Vikingo, Psycho Clown, Laredo Kid, and Pagano are already confirmed to appear. But one name fans expected — Alberto Del Rio — won’t be there.
Del Rio’s Omission Shocks Fans
Despite being AAA’s current Mega Champion, Alberto Del Rio won’t be part of Worlds Collide. WrestleVotes confirmed this shocking detail, even though AAA still has plans for him — like a high-profile match against El Hijo del Vikingo on May 31. So why leave out one of AAA’s top stars?
WWE’s Deliberate Distance from Del Rio
The answer may lie in WWE’s past with Del Rio. Once a top-tier WWE talent, Del Rio’s legacy is clouded by legal troubles and controversy. Although his contract will carry over with the AAA acquisition, sources suggest WWE wants no association with his turbulent history.
A Champion in Limbo
Del Rio, real name José Alberto Rodríguez Chucuan, made history in WWE — becoming the first Mexico-born world champion and the only wrestler to win both the Royal Rumble and Money in the Bank in the same year. But none of that seems to matter now.
Final Word
Whether it’s a PR move or a clean break, Del Rio’s absence from Worlds Collide sends a clear message: WWE is charting a new course with AAA — one that doesn’t include its former golden boy.
What’s your take? Should WWE give Del Rio one more shot, or are they right to move on? Sound off in the comments below!
