Uncertainty Surrounds Alberto Del Rio’s Status Following WWE’s Acquisition of AAA – WWE’s acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA has raised immediate questions regarding the future of AAA talent—particularly current AAA Mega Champion Alberto El Patron, formerly known in WWE as Alberto Del Rio.
WWE made the surprise announcement during WrestleMania 41 Saturday, revealing that the acquisition will lead to a joint event titled Worlds Collide, set for June 7 and featuring both NXT and AAA talent. The move followed early reporting by WrestleVotes and sparked immediate speculation about WWE’s intentions for the AAA brand and its top stars.
Speaking during the post-show press conference, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque offered insight into the company’s direction with AAA. He emphasized that WWE does not intend to change lucha libre itself, but rather to support it with WWE’s established systems. Levesque specifically cited WWE’s ID and NIL talent development programs as frameworks that could benefit AAA, suggesting that the upcoming Worlds Collide event will offer a clearer picture of how both promotions will coexist moving forward.
Despite the optimism surrounding the deal, the spotlight has turned to the future of Alberto El Patron, a controversial figure both within and outside of wrestling. El Patron, who has held the AAA Mega Championship since returning to the promotion, has remained a divisive presence in the industry due to past legal issues and allegations of abuse.
For years, WWE reportedly maintained a strict policy of not working with Del Rio, with sources consistently stating that a return was out of the question. However, according to a new report, individuals close to El Patron have suggested that his relationship with WWE has warmed in recent months. These sources allege that discussions about potential appearances have taken place, and that the previous hostility between the two parties has subsided.
At this time, WWE has not publicly addressed El Patron’s status in light of the AAA acquisition. It remains unclear whether he will be included in any crossover programming such as Worlds Collide, or if WWE will choose to distance itself from him despite his position as AAA’s top champion.
As WWE begins to integrate AAA into its developmental and global outreach strategies, the handling of figures like El Patron will likely serve as a barometer for how far the company is willing to stretch its standards in pursuit of international growth.
Uncertainty Surrounds Alberto Del Rio’s Status Following WWE’s Acquisition of AAA
