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{{short description|Mexican professional wrestler (born 1977)}}
{{family name hatnote|Rodriguez|Chucuan|lang=Spanish}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
| name        = Alberto Del Rio
| image       = Alberto Del Rio WrestleMania 32 Axxess.jpg
| caption     = Del Rio in 2016 
| birthname   = José Alberto Rodríguez Chucuan
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1977|5|25|df=yes}}<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=SlamBio/><ref name="PrideFC"/>
| birth_place = [[San Luis Potosí City]], [[San Luis Potosí]], Mexico<ref name=SlamBio/><ref name="PWIFeb09"/>
| relatives   = {{Unbulleted list|[[Dos Caras]] (father)|[[El Hijo de Dos Caras]] (brother)|[[Mil Máscaras]] (uncle)|[[Sicodelico Jr.]] (cousin)}}
| alma_mater  = [[Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí]]
| spouse      = {{marriage|Angela Velkei|2012|2016|end=div}}
| children    = 3
| ring_names  = {{Unbulleted list|
Alberto<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/10/12/13254300/alberto-del-rio-el-presidente-on-running-combate-americas-cm-punks-ufc-debut|title=Video: Alberto 'El Presidente' on running Combate Americas, CM Punk's UFC debut|work=Bloody Elbow |date=12 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.w-1.co.jp/player/alberto.php|script-title=ja:アルベルト|access-date=31 October 2014|work=[[Wrestle-1]]|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926063524/http://www.w-1.co.jp//player/alberto.php|archive-date=26 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>|Alberto Banderas<ref name=OWOW/><ref name="New name"/>|'''Alberto Del Rio'''<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=DelRioDebut/>|'''Alberto El Patrón'''<ref name=ROHSigning/>|Alberto "El Presidente"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17774431/alberto-el-presidente-rodriguez-aka-alberto-del-rio-reflects-wwe-career-discusses-future-relationship-paige|title=Alberto Del Rio: "I want to be free and enjoy my life"|author=Campbell, Brian|date=11 October 2016|accessdate=20 April 2022|work=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>|Dorado<ref name=OWOW/>|Dos<ref name=OWOW/>|Dos Caras<ref name=OWOW/><ref name="WrestleManiaRevenge"/>|Dos Caras Jr.<ref name=OWOW/>|El Dorado<ref name=OWOW/>|El Hijo de Dos Caras<ref name=OWOW/>|El Patrón<ref name=ElPatron/>|'''El Patrón Alberto'''<ref name=AAA091414/>|Hustle Kamen Gold<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=2&nr=1407&name=Hustle+Kamen+Gold|title=Alberto El Patron « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref>}}
| height      = 6 ft 5 in<ref name=SlamBio/><ref name="WWEbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/albertodelrio|title=Alberto Del Rio's WWE bio|access-date=22 August 2010|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
| weight      = 239 lb<ref name="ROH"/><ref name=WWEbio/>
| billed      = [[San Luis Potosí|San Luis Potosí, Mexico]]<ref name=WWEbio/>
| trainer     = {{plainlist|
* '''Greco-Roman wrestling'''
* Leonel Kolesni<ref name=OWOW/><ref name="ArenaMexico"/><ref name=CMLLArchive>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmll.com/estrellas.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913132230/http://www.cmll.com/estrellas.htm|title=Estrellas|archive-date=13 September 2008|access-date=11 August 2012|work=[[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]]|language=es}}</ref>
* Juan Fernández<ref name=OWOW/><ref name="ArenaMexico"/><ref name=CMLLArchive/>
* '''Professional wrestling'''
* [[Dos Caras]]<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=CMLLArchive/>
* Sicodelico<ref name=OWOW/>
* [[Florida Championship Wrestling]]<ref name=OWOW/>
* '''MMA'''
* [[Marco Ruas]]<ref name=CMLLArchive/>}}
| debut       = 29 September 2000<ref>{{cite web |title=Alberto El Patron - Matches per Promotion and Year |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1407&page=20 |website=Cagematch |access-date=3 April 2022}}</ref>
}}
'''José Alberto Rodríguez Chucuan'''<ref name="news4"/> (born 25 May 1977)<ref name=OWOW>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/a/alberto-del-rio.html|title=Alberto Del Rio|access-date=30 August 2010|work=Online World of Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622002144/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/a/alberto-del-rio.html|archive-date=22 June 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=SlamBio>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/delrio_alberto.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429201903/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/delrio_alberto.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 April 2015|title=Alberto Del Rio|date=25 November 2010|access-date=25 November 2010|work=Slam! Sports|last=Wood|first=Darren|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> is a Mexican [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], [[professional wrestling]] [[Promoter (entertainment)|promoter]], [[sports commentator]], and [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]. He is signed to [[WWE]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=read |first=Bill Pritchard·3 min |date=2025-05-05 |title=Clarification On Alberto Del Rio Re-Signing With WWE |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/article/clarification-alberto-del-rio-signing-154431154.html |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]] (AAA), where he is a former 2-time [[AAA Mega Championship|AAA Mega Champion]]. In professional wrestling, he is best known for his time in [[WWE]] under the [[ring name]] '''Alberto Del Rio''', and [[Impact Wrestling]] under the ring name '''Alberto El Patrón'''.

Before working for WWE, Rodríguez used the ring name '''Dos Caras Jr.''' as both a mixed martial artist and [[Lucha libre|luchador]] in mostly Mexico and Japan, achieving success in [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] (CMLL) by winning the [[CMLL World Heavyweight Championship]] once. Rodríguez signed with WWE in 2009 and made his debut on their main roster the following year as Alberto Del Rio. In WWE, he became the first [[Mexico]]-born world champion in WWE history after he won the [[WWE Championship]] and the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]] twice each. He also won the [[Royal Rumble (2011)|2011 Royal Rumble]] and the [[Money in the Bank ladder match#2011|2011 Money in the Bank ladder match]], making him the only professional wrestler to win both in the same calendar year.

Rodríguez departed WWE in 2014 and wrestled as Alberto El Patrón in other promotions such as [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]] (AAA), [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH), [[Lucha Underground]], Japanese and Puerto Rican promotions, and various United States [[independent promotions]]. He returned to WWE in 2015, winning the [[WWE United States Championship|United States Championship]] [[List of WWE United States Champions|twice]], before departing again in 2016. He subsequently signed with [[Impact Wrestling]] and won the [[TNA World Championship|Impact World Championship]] before departing in 2018. Rodríguez would return to AAA in 2023, where he would win the [[AAA Mega Championship]] for a second time.

== Family and early life==
Born in [[San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí|San Luis Potosí]] into one of the most well known Mexican wrestling families, his father is noted luchador [[Dos Caras]], while his uncles are [[Mil Máscaras]] and Sicodelico. His cousins, [[Sicodelico Jr.]] and Hijo de Sicodelico, are also wrestlers.<ref name=SlamBio/> His younger brother [[El Hijo de Dos Caras|Guillermo]] signed a WWE contract in August 2012 and was assigned to the promotion's developmental territory [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] under the ring name Memo Montenegro,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/71131/wwe-signs-second-generation-star.html?p=1|title=WWE signs second-generation star|last=Fernandes|first=Steven|author2=Johnson, Mike|date=15 August 2012|access-date=16 August 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> but was released in July 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sescoops.com/del-rio-suffers-broken-rib-wm-xxx-plans-changed-general-managers-more/83526|title=Del Rio suffers broken rib, WM XXX plans changed, General Managers & more|newspaper=Se Scoops &#124; Wrestling News, Results & Interviews |date=25 July 2013}}</ref>

Rodríguez graduated from [[Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí]] where he earned a degree in [[architecture]].<ref name=SlamBio/><ref name="PrideFC">{{cite web|url=http://www.pridefc.com/pride2005/index.php?mainpage=fighters&fID=53|title=Dos Caras Jr.|access-date=11 June 2009|date=3 October 2003|publisher=[[Pride Fighting Championships]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722152112/http://www.pridefc.com/pride2005/index.php?mainpage=fighters&fID=53|archive-date=22 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="ArenaMexico">{{cite web|url=http://www.arenamexico.com.mx/texto.spx?id_contenido=88|title=Dos Casas Jr.|access-date=13 June 2009|publisher=ArenaMexico.com|language= es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011145519/http://arenamexico.com.mx/wcb/CGIBIN/Dos_Caras_Jr..wcb|archive-date=11 October 2007}}</ref>

== Amateur wrestling ==
Growing up in a family of wrestlers Rodríguez decided to take up [[Greco-Roman wrestling]], training under Leonel Kolesni and Juan Fernández.<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=SlamBio/><ref name="ArenaMexico"/> He earned a place on the Mexico national team in Greco-Roman wrestling and while competing on the national team obtained several accomplishments.<ref name=Entrevista>{{cite news|title=Dos Caras Jr. Podría haber ido a los Juegos Olímpicos|work=Box y Lucha Magazine|pages=24–25|id=Issue 2515|date=21 June 2001|language=es}}</ref> In 1997, he placed third at the World Junior Championships, in the [[Czech Republic]].<ref name=Entrevista/> He also won the [[Central American and Caribbean Games]] in his weight division three times and won a medal at the [[Pan American Games]]. Rodríguez was on track to compete at the [[2000 Summer Olympics]] in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]], but due to a lack of funding and support, Mexico did not send a wrestling team that year.<ref name="PrideFC"/>

== Professional wrestling career ==

=== AAA (2000–2002) ===
After not competing at the 2000 Olympic games, Rodríguez turned to the family business, and trained with his father to become a professional wrestler. He made his debut appearance on 9 May 2000 as Dos Caras Jr. when he ran in during an [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide|AAA]] (now known as Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide) show to save his father from a beat down from [[El Texano]] and [[Pirata Morgan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/guerra-de-titanes-2000-abismo-contra-ciber.php|title=Guerra de Titanes 2000: Abismo contra Cíber|date=3 July 2011|access-date=28 August 2011|publisher=[[Asistencia Asesoría y Administración]]|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816060608/http://luchalibreaaa.com/guerra-de-titanes-2000-abismo-contra-ciber.php|archive-date=16 August 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> Over the next couple of years, Caras worked both in Mexico and Japan to gain experience in the ring. In Mexico he worked exclusively for AAA making appearances at shows such as the 2002 ''[[Verano de Escándalo (2002)|Verano de Escándalo]]'', where he teamed with [[Groon XXX|El Gronda]] and El Hijo del Solitario to defeat the trio of Pirata Morgan, Sangre Chicana and [[El Brazo]].<ref name="Verano2002">{{cite web|url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/verano-de-escandalo-2002-el-dandy-pelon.php|title=Verano de Escándalo 2002: El Dandy, pelón|date=2 July 2011|access-date=28 August 2011|publisher=[[Asistencia Asesoría y Administración]]|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816091138/http://luchalibreaaa.com/verano-de-escandalo-2002-el-dandy-pelon.php|archive-date=16 August 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Japanese promotions (2001–2004) ===
Rodríguez's first foray into [[puroresu]] was in 2001 for the [[Battlarts]] promotion, where he defeated [[Kazunari Murakami]] at the YUKI-BOM-BA-YE event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1407&page=4&year=2001&promotion=271|title=CAGEMATCH » Wrestlers Database » Alberto El Patron » Matches|publisher=Cage Match}}</ref> Rodríguez returned to [[Japan]] the following year wrestling for [[Pro Wrestling Zero1]] (Zero1) and [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]] (AJPW).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1407&page=4&year=2002&promotion=13|title=CAGEMATCH » Wrestlers Database » Alberto El Patron » Matches|publisher=Cage Match}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1407&page=4&year=2003&promotion=13|title=CAGEMATCH » Wrestlers Database » Alberto El Patron » Matches|publisher=Cage Match}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1407&page=4&year=2002&promotion=6|title=CAGEMATCH » Wrestlers Database » Alberto El Patron » Matches|publisher=Cage Match}}</ref> After wrestling for Zero1 primarily throughout 2002 and 2003, Rodríguez joined [[Hustle (professional wrestling)|Hustle]], debuting on their inaugural Hustle 1 event. He would continue to wrestle for Hustle under the [[ring name]]s Dos Caras Jr. and Hustle Kamen Gold until October 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1407&page=4&year=2004&promotion=48|title=CAGEMATCH » Wrestlers Database » Alberto El Patron » Matches|publisher=Cage Match}}</ref>

=== Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2005–2009) ===
[[File:Dos Caras Jr. Coliseo Monterrey.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Del Río during a match as Dos Caras Jr., {{circa|2005}}]]
In 2005, Caras was signed to a contract with [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] (CMLL).<ref name="DelRioCaída">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mV6R6c6i94#t=219  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/4mV6R6c6i94 |archive-date=13 December 2021 |url-status=live|language=es |title=Entrevista con Alberto del Río: "Lo primero que te viene a la mente sobre" |website=[[YouTube]] |date=31 August 2013 |access-date=5 September 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In his first test in the company, Caras competed in the 2005 ''[[La Copa Junior]]'', but the storyline of the tournament saw him defeated in the semi-final by [[Dr. Wagner Jr.]]<ref name=SlamBio/><ref name="Copa05">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/mexico/emll/second.html#2005|title=CMLL La Copa Jr|access-date=13 June 2009|publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> Caras's advancement to the semi-final of the cup, mere months after signing with the company was an indicator that the bookers were interested in elevating him up the rankings, this was further supported when he received matches for both the [[CMLL World Heavyweight Championship]] and the [[CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship]] inside a three-week period.<ref name=SlamBio/><ref name=CMLLWorld>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1236925821.php|title=Viva La Raza! # Diecisiete: Lucha Weekly|author=Josh Boutwell|date=13 March 2009|access-date=13 June 2009|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> The following year on 31 March 2006 Caras was entered again into the ''La Copa Junior'' tournament and earned a return victory over Dr. Wagner Jr. who knocked him out of the tournament the previous year.<ref name=SlamBio/> He also won against [[Heavy Metal (wrestler)|Heavy Metal]] and [[Apolo Dantés]] to gain a place in the final, defeating [[Héctor Garza]] to win the prize.<ref name="Copa06">{{cite web |url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/mexico/emll/second.html#2006|title=CMLL La Copa Jr |access-date=13 June 2009 |publisher=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref> While working in Japan, Caras had taken to teaming with another second-generation wrestler, [[Lizmark Jr.]], and when both found themselves in CMLL they were teamed up once again with the team's famous fathers being the selling point. Over the next year Caras found himself without much direction, he worked storylines with [[Último Guerrero]] and [[Kenzo Suzuki]] but nothing long term came of it. Caras received two opportunities to challenge [[Universo 2000]] for the CMLL World Heavyweight title but came up short until his third attempt on 8 July 2007 when he became the CMLL World Heavyweight Champion.<ref name=CMLLWorld/> While in wrestling promotions outside of Mexico the Heavyweight title would indicate that he was the top man in the federation, Mexican wrestling promotions tend to put more emphasis on the lower weight divisions over the heavyweights.<ref name="Mondo">{{cite book | author= Madigan, Dan | title= Mondo Lucha a Go Go: the bizarre & honorable world of wild Mexican wrestling | publisher= HarperCollins Publishers | year= 2007 | chapter = El Médico Asasino | page = 115 | quote=Traditionally the heavyweight division was not considered the biggest draw, nor the most important division in Mexico | isbn=978-0-06-085583-3|location=New York, New York|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jtUt0rKjsZkC}}</ref>

After the contract dealings with WWE surfaced he began showing signs of becoming a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|''rudo'' (villain)]]. He turned his attention away from the matches and instead try to win the approval of the fans, often costing his team the match because he was distracted. Caras himself explained this behavior by stating that he "hurt his shoulder, but bravely stayed in the arena".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/dos-caras-jr-sigue-en-el-cmll-y-en-el-bando-de-los-tecnicos/|title=Dos Caras Jr. explica su reciente comportamiento y declara que no hay acuerdos con WWE|first=Jose|last=Migue|date=14 March 2009 |access-date=13 June 2009 |language=es|work=[[Súper Luchas]]magazine}}</ref> After hinting at a change for weeks Caras finally cemented his villainous persona on 11 April 2009, the second member of the Rodríguez family to be a heel (after his uncle, El Sicodélico Sr).<ref name=Ovaciones21554>{{cite news|first=Arturo|last=Rivera|title=Dos Caras es Rudo|url=http://itecor.v1.myvirtualpaper.com/11042009/2009041101/en/?page=21|work=Ovaciones|publisher=Editorial Ovaciones, S. A. de C.V.|location=[[Mexico]], [[Mexico City#Federal District|D.F.]]|id=Número 21554 Año LXII|page=21|date=11 April 2009|access-date=13 June 2009|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116180357/http://itecor.v1.myvirtualpaper.com/11042009/2009041101/en/?page=21|archive-date=16 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Caras's run with the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship remained largely uneventful with only four title defenses in the 533 days that he held the championship, before losing it and departing for WWE.<ref name=SlamBio/><ref name=CMLLWorld/>

=== World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE ===
==== Contract negotiations (2008–2009) ====
He made brief appearance for [[WWE]] as a security guard on June 30, 2008 episode of [[Monday Night Raw]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.squaredcircle.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=10678 | title=SquaredCircle • View topic - Alberto del Rio in the WWE as Security (2008) }}</ref>
By the fall of 2008, a story broke that Rodríguez had wrestled a dark match for [[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE) and that they had offered him a contract.<ref name=SlamBio/><ref name=Ovaciones21303>{{cite news|first=Arturo|last=Rivera|title=Dos Caras Jr. a la WWE|url=http://itecor.v1.myvirtualpaper.com/01082008/2008080101/en/?page=18|work=Ovaciones|publisher=Editorial Ovaciones, S. A. de C.V.|location=[[Mexico]], [[Mexico City#Federal District|D.F.]]|id=Número 21303 Año LXI|page=18|date=1 August 2008|access-date=13 June 2009|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303180619/http://itecor.v1.myvirtualpaper.com/01082008/2008080101/en/?page=18|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Over the following months conflicting reports of whether he had signed or not arose, but he remained CMLL World Heavyweight Champion. When he lost the title to Último Guerrero it was believed that he had indeed signed with WWE,<ref name=CMLLWorld/> with him being rumored to be a surprise participant in the 2009 [[Royal Rumble (2009)|Royal Rumble]]. However, he remained with CMLL and stated that he signed a four-year deal and chose CMLL because they offered him a better deal than WWE.<ref name=SlamBio/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://superluchas.com/al-parecer-dos-caras-jr-dice-no-a-wwe/|title=¿Dos Caras Jr. dice no a WWE?|first=Jorge|last=Ocampo|date=14 January 2009 |access-date=13 June 2009 |work=[[Súper Luchas]] magazine |language=es}}</ref>

==== Florida Championship Wrestling (2009–2010) ====
On 17 June 2009, Rodríguez confirmed that he had signed a three-year contract with WWE, stating that he would not have to go to [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW), WWE's [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]], but directly to the main roster.<ref name=SlamBio/> Furthermore, he would retain the rights to his name, mask and image, but allow the WWE to use it for promotional purposes while he is under contract with them. He agreed to the contract since it addressed the main reasons why he turned down the WWE's offer in January 2009.<ref name=DosWWE>{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/dos-caras-jr-firma-contrato-por-3-anos-con-wwe-se-va-directo-al-roster-principal/|title=Dos Caras Jr. firma contrato por 3 años con WWE – Se va directo al roster principal|author=Jorge Ocampo|date=17 June 2009|access-date=18 June 2009|work=[[Súper Luchas]] magazine|language=es}}</ref> Despite his claims, he had a match with [[Brian Cage|Kris Logan]] at FCW under the name Dos.<ref name=DosWWEname>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1247346226|title=Update on Dos Caras Jr. in WWE|date=11 July 2009|access-date=18 July 2011|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> He later also went on to wrestle under the ring names Dorado and El Dorado.<ref name=OWOW/> During a segment on the [[Brian Jossie|Abraham Washington]] show at the 6 August taping, Rodríguez revealed a new, unmasked wrestling character named Alberto Banderas.<ref name="New name">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1250109664.php|title=More on Dos Caras Jr. in WWE's FCW|date=12 August 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> When he revealed his face, he was criticized by some Mexicans for revealing, to which he responded that only a few people know why he lost the mask in that way.<ref name="DelRioCaída"/> During WWE's ''WrestleMania Revenge'' tour of Europe in April 2010, he made numerous appearances in untelevised matches for the [[WWE Raw|Raw brand]]. One night he wrestled as Dos Caras, but he did not wear his mask. He was presented as a villain in a losing effort against [[Christian Cage|Christian]].<ref name="WrestleManiaRevenge">{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/dos-caras-jr-debuto-en-el-roster-de-wweraw/|title= Dos Caras Jr. debutó en el roster de WWE Raw|author=Ocampo, Jorge|date=8 April 2010|access-date=8 April 2010|work=[[Súper Luchas]]|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/%C2%BFdos-caras-aparecio-sin-mascara-en-wwe-raw/|title=¿Dos Caras apareció sin máscara en WWE Raw?|author=Ocampo, Jorge|date=8 April 2010|access-date=8 April 2010|work=[[Súper Luchas]]|language=es}}</ref> The following month Caras put his mask back on for WWE's tour of Mexico and worked as a hometown hero, prior to returning unmasked during untelevised matches for subsequent ''Raw'' and ''SmackDown'' shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/dos-caras-jr-listo-para-lucirse-ante-el-publico-de-monterrey/|title=Dos Caras Jr. listo para lucirse ante el público de Monterrey|author=Captain Ironstorm|date=7 May 2010|access-date=7 May 2010|work=[[Súper Luchas]]|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1275172747|title=5/28 WWE Results: New Orleans, LA|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=29 May 2010|access-date=18 July 2011|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Later, Rodríguez said that he hated his time in FCW, but that he learned a lot.<ref name="DelRioCaída"/>

==== Early feuds (2010–2011) ====
[[File:Del Rio 2010 Tribute to the Troops.jpg|thumb|upright|Del Rio at the 2010 ''[[WWE Tribute to the Troops#2010|Tribute to the Troops]]'' event]]
On 25 June 2010, episode of ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]'', Rodríguez appeared on a taped promotional video as the unmasked Alberto Del Rio.<ref name=DelRioDebut>{{cite web|url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_42187.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 6/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Kane vs. Punk in No-DQ match|date=25 June 2010|access-date=26 June 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|last=Parks|first=Greg}}</ref> Thereafter, a vignette aired every week on ''SmackDown'' promoting his character as an arrogant rich Mexican aristocrat, espousing his own virtues of honesty, integrity and mental faculties. After two months, Del Rio wrestled his first match at a house show in [[Brisbane]], Australia and a week later, he made his television debut on the 20 August episode of ''SmackDown'' by defeating [[Rey Mysterio]] in the main event by submission with the [[Professional wrestling holds#Cross armbar|cross armbreaker]].<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=SmackDown082010>{{cite web|url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_43266.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 8/20: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Kane's reason for attacking Undertaker|date=20 August 2010|access-date=21 August 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|last=Parks|first=Greg}}</ref> As part of his act, Del Rio made his entrances in an expensive car, while he was introduced by his personal ring announcer, [[Ricardo Rodriguez (wrestler)|Ricardo Rodriguez]].<ref name=SmackDown082010/> The following week, Del Rio continued the storyline with Mysterio by attacking him after his match with [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]], giving him a storyline injury by refusing to relinquish his [[armbar]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_43406.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 8/27: episode of Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including the return of The Undertaker|date=27 August 2010|access-date=30 August 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|last=Parks|first=Greg}}</ref> Two weeks later, he defeated [[Matt Hardy]] via submission in Hardy's last appearance with the company<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1284217593|title=Smackdown Results – 9/10/10|date=11 September 2010|access-date=1 October 2010|work=WrestleView|last=Tedesco|first=Mike}}</ref> causing Hardy's friend Christian to challenge Del Rio to a match at [[Night of Champions (2010)|Night of Champions]] on 19 September.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1284830435|title=Smackdown Results – 9/17/11|date=18 September 2010|access-date=1 October 2010|publisher=WrestleView|last=Tedesco|first=Mike}}</ref> Despite declining the match, on the 24 September episode of ''SmackDown'' Del Rio attacked Christian and injured him the same way he did Mysterio the previous month.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285430966|title=Smackdown Results – 9/24/11|date=25 September 2010|access-date=1 October 2010|publisher=WrestleView|last=Tedesco|first=Mike}}</ref> This was done to write Christian off television, as he had suffered a torn [[Pectoralis major muscle|pectoral muscle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285274639 |title=Report: Christian suffers injury, out for six months |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=23 September 2010 |publisher=WrestleView |access-date=1 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100928023556/http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285274639 |archive-date=28 September 2010 }}</ref> Mysterio returned on the 8 October episode of ''SmackDown'', and handed Del Rio his first defeat in the main event match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_44380.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 10/8: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=8 October 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=9 October 2010}}</ref> On the 15 October episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio defeated [[Chris Masters]] to represent the SmackDown brand at [[Bragging Rights (2010)|Bragging Rights]] on 24 October, but during the pay-per-view event, he attacked teammate Rey Mysterio, before being eliminated from the match by Team Raw's [[CM Punk]].<ref name=SD101510>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_44550.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 10/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Undertaker's "return" (again)|date=15 October 2010|last=Parks|first=Greg|access-date=17 October 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref name=BraggingRights2010>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/10/25/15816946.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714010806/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/10/25/15816946.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=14 July 2012|title=Cena central to Bragging Rights; Smackdown wins again|last=Sokol|first=Bryan|date=25 October 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=30 October 2010}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2010)|Survivor Series]] on 21 November, in the traditional five-on-five elimination match, Del Rio captained a team against Rey Mysterio's team. Despite Del Rio's team losing, he was removed from the match after [[Big Show]] knocked him out with a WMD.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/11/22/16256891.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715095439/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/11/22/16256891.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=15 July 2012|title=The fate of Cena is finally decided at so-so Survivor Series|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|date=22 November 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=25 November 2010}}</ref> On the 26 November episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio defeated Big Show via countout to qualify for the [[King of the Ring (2010)|2010 King of the Ring]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/27/16342421.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714073131/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/27/16342421.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=14 July 2012|title=Smackdown: Contenders and pretenders vie for the crown|date=27 November 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dale|access-date=3 December 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> In the tournament the next week on ''Raw'', he made [[WWE United States Championship|United States Champion]] [[Bryan Danielson|Daniel Bryan]] submit in the first round, but was defeated by [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Morrison]] in the semifinal after being distracted by Mysterio who was inside his car.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/29/16367731.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707165705/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/29/16367731.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2015|title=Raw: King of the Ring crowned|date=29 November 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=3 December 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> At [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2010)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on 19 December, Del Rio competed in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|fatal four-way]] [[Tables, Ladders and Chairs match]] for the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]], which was won by [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] and also included Kane and Rey Mysterio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/12/20/16615521.html|title=TLC delivers highs, lows and a new champ|date=20 December 2010|last=Sokol|first=Bryan|access-date=20 December 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=25 May 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120525125119/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/12/20/16615521.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref> On 7 January 2011 episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio defeated Mysterio in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Series variations|two-out-of-three-falls match]], with help from Ricardo Rodriguez by holding Mysterio out of the ring to end his long feud with Mysterio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/07/16808476.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629090922/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/07/16808476.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=29 June 2012|title=Smackdown: Three title matches highlight amazing pay-per-view calibre show|date=7 January 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=7 January 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>

On the fourth season of ''[[WWE NXT (TV series)|NXT]]'', starting in December 2010, Del Rio mentored rookie [[Conor O'Brian]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630191038/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=30 June 2012|title=WWE NXT: Season 3 mercifully ends with new breakout diva crowned|date=30 November 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=3 December 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> who became the second contestant to be eliminated from the competition on 18 January.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/19/16942816.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630191029/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/19/16942816.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=30 June 2012|title=WWE NXT: Eliminated wrestler buried again|date=19 January 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=26 January 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> The following week the rookies competed in a fatal-four-way match, of which the winner could change their pro. [[Brodus Clay]] won the match and chose Del Rio as his new pro.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/26/17036676.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713182824/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/26/17036676.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=13 July 2012|title=WWE NXT: Rookies battle for chance at new pro|date=26 January 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=26 January 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> After the conclusion of ''NXT'', Del Rio hired Clay as his bodyguard.<ref name=ClaysRole>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_48313.shtml|title=WWE News: Raw news & notes – "Sunny" HOF announcement, Ziggler switches brands, Brodus Clay's role, Hunter's Smackdown return, Sin Cara, "Tough Enough" sneak peek|date=7 March 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=16 March 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

At the [[Royal Rumble (2011)|Royal Rumble]] on 30 January, Del Rio defeated 39 other participants, last eliminating [[Santino Marella]], to win the [[Royal Rumble match]] and earn the right to compete for either the World Heavyweight Championship or the [[WWE Championship]] at [[WrestleMania XXVII]] on 3 April.<ref name=RoyalRumble2011>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_47251.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Royal Rumble results 1/30: Ongoing coverage of Biggest Royal Rumble Ever and Three Title Matches|date=30 January 2011|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|access-date=30 January 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Del Rio chose to compete for Edge's World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/31/17106691.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630092752/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/31/17106691.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=30 June 2012|title=Raw: Jerry Lawler on the road to Wrestlemania|date=31 January 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=1 February 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2011)|Elimination Chamber]] on 20 February, Del Rio attacked Edge, after he had successfully defended his title and solidified his spot as Del Rio's opponent at WrestleMania. However, Edge managed to come out the exchange victorious, after Christian returned from his injury and attacked Del Rio.<ref name=EC2011>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/02/20/17351696.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713194604/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/02/20/17351696.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=13 July 2012|title=Elimination Chamber mostly eliminates dramatic intrigue|date=20 February 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=23 February 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On 18 March episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio and Christian finally had their first one–on–one match in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|steel cage]], in which Christian won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/03/19/17680516.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714205034/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/03/19/17680516.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=14 July 2012|title=Smackdown: Matches galore|date=19 March 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=22 March 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> At WrestleMania XXVII, Del Rio was unsuccessful in his World Heavyweight Championship match against Edge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania27/2011/04/03/17863646.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730185556/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania27/2011/04/03/17863646.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=30 July 2012|title=The Rock costs Cena as The Miz retains at WrestleMania XXVII|date=3 April 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=4 April 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On 8 April episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio defeated Christian to earn a rematch against Edge at [[Extreme Rules (2011)|Extreme Rules]] on 1 May.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/09/17932436.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724044441/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/09/17932436.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=24 July 2012|title=Smackdown: Wrestlemania lingers on|date=9 April 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=9 April 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> However, when Edge unexpectedly retired from professional wrestling on 11 April episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio was instead booked to face Christian in a [[ladder match]] for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, after Christian won a battle royal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_49334.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 4/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Edge's farewell, World Title implications|date=15 April 2011|last=Parks|first=Greg|access-date=16 April 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

==== WWE Champion (2011–2012) ====
[[File:Alberto Del Rio WWE.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Del Rio as [[WWE Championship|WWE Champion]] in 2011]]
On 25 April episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio was drafted to the Raw brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/25/18064541.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714143120/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/25/18064541.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=14 July 2012|title=Raw: Draft tries to shock WWE Universe|date=25 April 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=26 April 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Ricardo Rodriguez moved to Raw with him, while Brodus Clay remained on SmackDown. At Extreme Rules, Del Rio lost to Christian in a ladder match for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_49726.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Extreme Rules PPV results 5/1: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Cage, Ladder, Falls Count Anywhere, Last Man Standing, Loser Leaves Town, Country Whipping matches|date=1 May 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=1 May 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On 23 May episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio slapped Big Show after he had gotten into a confrontation with Ricardo Rodriguez. After competing in a match, Big Show was run over by Del Rio's car, driven by Rodriguez, leaving him sidelined with a storyline knee injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_50294.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 5/23: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live Raw – Over the Limit PPV fall-out, Bret Hart, Savage tribute|date=23 May 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=14 June 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Big Show made his return three weeks later, chasing Del Rio out of the ring and beating Rodriguez down.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/14/18279466.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110183256/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/14/18279466.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 January 2016|title=Raw: Austin, Piper headline 'All Star' night|date=14 June 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=14 June 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On 19 June at [[WWE Capitol Punishment|Capitol Punishment]], Del Rio defeated Big Show via referee stoppage, when he was unable to continue the match due to a pre-match assault by [[Mark Henry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_50889.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Capitol Punishment PPV results 6/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Cena vs. Truth, Orton vs. Christian, Miz vs. Riley|date=19 June 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=19 June 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On 27 June episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio defeated Big Show in a steel cage match, again after interference from Henry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/27/18343201.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716154004/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/27/18343201.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=16 July 2012|title=Punk overshadows Raw Roulette|date=27 June 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=29 June 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>

On 17 July at [[Money in the Bank (2011)|Money in the Bank]], Del Rio defeated [[Alex Riley]], [[Evan Bourne]], [[Jack Swagger]], [[Kofi Kingston]], [[The Miz]], [[Ron Killings|R-Truth]] and Rey Mysterio in the Raw [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] for a future [[WWE Championship]] match whenever and wherever over the next year, while also becoming the first wrestler in history to win a Royal Rumble and a Money in the Bank match in the same year. Following the orders of [[Vince McMahon]], Del Rio attempted to cash in his contract later that same night on CM Punk, who had just defeated [[John Cena]] for the WWE Championship, but was attacked and laid out by Punk before he could do so.<ref name=MoneyintheBank2011>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wadekellerdotcom/51486.shtml|title=WK's WWE Money in the Bank PPV blog 7/17: Ongoing live coverage of Punk vs. Cena, Orton vs. Christian, Show vs. Henry, more|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|date=17 July 2011|access-date=17 July 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Del Rio eventually cashed in his contract on 14 August at [[SummerSlam (2011)|SummerSlam]], challenging CM Punk after the main event, where he had defeated John Cena to become the undisputed WWE Champion. Between the two matches, Punk was attacked by [[Kevin Nash]], which led to Del Rio scoring a quick pinfall victory to win the WWE Championship for the first time.<ref name=SummerSlam2011>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_52111.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Summerslam PPV results 8/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Cena vs. Punk title unification|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=14 August 2011|access-date=14 August 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> In winning the title, Del Rio became the first ever Mexican-born WWE Champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/alberto-del-rio-nuevo-campeon-de-la-wwe/|title=¡Alberto del Río cobra su maletín MITB y es el nuevo campeón de la WWE! – Primer luchador mexicano en ser campeón de la WWE|last=Cano Vela|first=Eduardo|date=14 August 2011|access-date=14 August 2011|work=[[Súper Luchas]]|language=es}}</ref> Del Rio made his first televised title defense the next night on ''Raw'', defeating Rey Mysterio to retain his title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-08-15/results|title=California scheming|first=James|last=Wortman|date=15 August 2011|access-date=22 August 2011|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On 18 September at [[Night of Champions (2011)|Night of Champions]], Del Rio lost the championship to John Cena, but gained it back on 2 October at [[Hell in a Cell (2011)|Hell in a Cell]] by defeating Cena and Punk in a [[Hell in a Cell]] match.<ref name=HIAC2011>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_53872.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Hell in a Cell PPV results 10/2: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2 October 2011|access-date=2 October 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On 23 October at [[Vengeance (2011)|Vengeance]], Del Rio successfully defended the WWE Championship against John Cena in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Last Man/Woman Standing match|Last Man Standing match]], after The Miz and R-Truth interfered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_54494.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Vengeance PPV results 10/23: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Triple H & Punk, Cena vs. Del Rio, Henry vs. Show|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=23 October 2011|access-date=23 October 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On 20 November at [[Survivor Series (2011)|Survivor Series]], Del Rio lost the WWE Championship to Punk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_55345.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Survivor Series report 11/20: Live results and analysis of PPV featuring Rock's return to the ring|date=20 November 2011|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|access-date=20 November 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Del Rio received a rematch for the WWE Championship on the 28 November episode of ''Raw SuperShow'', but lost after Punk dropped him onto an exposed turnbuckle, managing to avoid a disqualification, which would have cost him the title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|title=Raw: Rematch time for Punk and Del Rio while Cena gets a reality check|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/11/29/19032546.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110183256/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/11/29/19032546.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 January 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|date=29 November 2011|access-date=2 December 2011}}</ref> On 18 December at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2011)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]], Del Rio failed again to regain the WWE Championship from Punk in a triple threat Tables, Ladders and Chairs match, also involving The Miz.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2011/triple-threat-tlc-match|title=CM Punk def. The Miz and Alberto Del Rio in a Triple Threat TLC Match|publisher=[[WWE]]|last=Murphy|first=Ryan|date=18 December 2011|access-date=24 December 2011}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw SuperShow'', Del Rio suffered a torn groin muscle, which required surgery and sidelined him for four to six weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_56317.shtml|title=WWE News: Del Rio injury update – suffered tear, length of time out of action|date=26 December 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=27 December 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

==== World Heavyweight Champion (2012–2013) ====
[[File:Alberto Del Rio RAW 2012.jpg|right|thumb|upright|Del Rio in 2012]]
Del Rio returned at a WWE house show in [[San Francisco]] on 11 February 2012, arm wrestling [[Sheamus]] to a no contest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_58032.shtml|title=2/11 WWE results San Francisco, Calif.: Del Rio returns & doesn't wrestle, Steel Cage main event, Cody Rhodes everywhere|last=Khostavan|first=Amir|date=12 February 2012|access-date=19 February 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On 19 February at [[Elimination Chamber (2012)|Elimination Chamber]], Del Rio made an appearance to show support to Raw General Manager [[John Laurinaitis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_58294.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Elimination Chamber PPV report 2/19: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Cena-Kane, two Chamber matches|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=19 February 2012|access-date=20 February 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Del Rio returned on the 2 April episode of ''Raw SuperShow'', confronting World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and vowing to become the next champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_59908.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/2: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM28 fall-out, how will Cena respond to Rock loss?, two big title matches|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2 April 2012|access-date=3 April 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the 6 April episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio defeated Sheamus in a non-title match by disqualification to earn a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_60112.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 4/6: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=6 April 2012|access-date=7 April 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On 20 May at [[Over the Limit (2012)|Over the Limit]], Del Rio failed to capture the World Heavyweight Championship from Sheamus in a fatal four-way match, also involving [[Chris Jericho]] and [[Randy Orton]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|title=WWE Over the Limit live coverage from Raleigh|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/25730-wwe-over-the-limit-live-coverage-from-raleigh|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=20 May 2012|access-date=21 May 2012}}</ref> On the 25 May episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio defeated Kane and Randy Orton in a triple threat match to become the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_61799.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 5/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Triple-Threat #1 Contender Match|date=25 May 2012|last=Parks|first=Gred|access-date=26 May 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The next week on ''SmackDown'', Del Rio suffered a legitimate concussion,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1339347086 |title=Alberto Del Rio suffers concussion, PPV match in doubt |date=10 June 2012 |last=Martin |first=Adam |access-date=10 June 2012 |publisher=WrestleView |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616014519/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1339347086 |archive-date=16 June 2012 }}</ref> which led to WWE pulling him from his scheduled World Heavyweight Championship match against Sheamus at [[No Way Out (2012)|No Way Out]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_62329.shtml|title=WWE News: Del Rio pulled from PPV World Title match, #1 contender match scheduled|date=11 June 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=11 June 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Del Rio returned on the 18 June episode of ''Raw SuperShow'', defeating [[WWE United States Championship|United States Champion]] Santino Marella in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_62576.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 6/18: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live three-hour Raw #994 – PPV fall-out, Johnny says good-bye, Hunter-Heyman|date=18 June 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=19 June 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The next week on ''Raw SuperShow'', Del Rio wrestled [[Dolph Ziggler]] to a no contest in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Object on a Pole match|Contract on a Pole match]] for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_62762.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 6/25: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw #995 – Cena vs. Jericho, MITB hype|date=25 June 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=30 June 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> As a result, both Del Rio and Ziggler were entered into the championship match four days later on ''SmackDown'', where Sheamus retained the title after pinning Ziggler.<ref>{{cite web|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 6/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Triple Threat match for the World Title|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_62913.shtml|date=29 June 2012|last=Parks|first=Greg|access-date=30 June 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Del Rio received another shot at the World Heavyweight Championship on 15 July at [[Money in the Bank (2012)|Money in the Bank]], where he again lost to Sheamus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_63339.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE MITB PPV report 7/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Punk vs. Bryan, Sheamus vs. Del Rio, two MITB matches|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=15 July 2012|access-date=15 July 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw SuperShow'', Del Rio was looking to take out his frustrations on [[Zack Ryder]], but his post-match assault was interrupted by his longtime rival Rey Mysterio making his return and attacking him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_63388.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 7/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw #998 – MITB PPV fall-out, Cena's announcement|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=16 July 2012|access-date=17 July 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Four days later on ''SmackDown'', Del Rio and Ziggler lost to Mysterio and Sheamus by disqualification after Rodriguez interfered, but Del Rio viciously attacked Sheamus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_63539.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 7/20: Complete coverage of the Friday night show, including Ziggler & Del Rio vs. Sheamus & Mysterio|date=20 July 2012|access-date=22 July 2012|last=Parks|first=Greg|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the 27 July episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio defeated Daniel Bryan, Kane, and Mysterio in a fatal four-way match to again become number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_63763.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 7/27: Complete coverage of the Friday show, including Fatal Four-Way to determine World Title #1 Contender|date=27 July 2012|access-date=28 July 2012|last=Parks|first=Greg|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The title match, originally set for [[SummerSlam (2012)|SummerSlam]], was moved to the 10 August episode of ''SmackDown'', after Del Rio threatened to press charges against Sheamus for stealing his car on the 6 August episode of ''Raw'', which would have prevented Sheamus from appearing at SummerSlam. However, before the match began, Del Rio attacked Sheamus along with men posing as police officers,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_64175.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 8/10: Complete "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Dolph Ziggler as guest on Jericho's Highlight Reel|date=10 August 2012|access-date=11 August 2012|last=Parks|first=Greg|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> which led to SmackDown General Manager [[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]] taking away his number one contender's status in result.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2012-08-10/who-will-challenge-world-heavyweight-champion-sheamus-26043663|title=With Booker taking away Del Rio's No. 1 spot, who, if anyone, will challenge Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam?|date=10 August 2012|access-date=11 August 2012|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> However, the next week, Sheamus had the title match put back on for SummerSlam on 19 August,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_64385.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 8/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including follow-up to Del Rio removed from World Title match at Summerslam|date=17 August 2012|access-date=18 August 2012|last=Parks|first=Greg|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> where Del Rio again failed in another attempt to dethrone Sheamus after the referee did not notice Del Rio's foot on the bottom rope.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_64430.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE SummerSlam PPV report 8/19: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Lesnar vs. Triple H, Punk vs. Cena vs. Show|date=19 August 2012|access-date=20 August 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the 24 August episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio defeated Randy Orton by submission to once again become the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_64590.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 8/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio in a #1 Contender match|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=24 August 2012|access-date=25 August 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the 7 September ''SmackDown'', Del Rio filed assault charges against Sheamus, after Sheamus had attacked him and Rodriguez on the 3 September episode of ''Raw'', which led to Booker T banning the ''[[Professional wrestling attacks#Bicycle kick|Brogue Kick]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_64825.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 9/3: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Punk returns home, Anger Management|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=3 September 2012|access-date=12 September 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_64973.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 9/7: Ongoing coverage of Friday night show, including Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara vs. Cody Rhodes & The Miz|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=7 September 2012|access-date=12 September 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> with the caveat that Sheamus would be stripped of the World Heavyweight Championship if he used the move again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_65047.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 9/10: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Hart back in Montreal, final PPV hype|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=10 September 2012|access-date=12 September 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> However, on 16 September at [[Night of Champions (2012)|Night of Champions]], Booker T concluded his investigation into the dangers of the move and lifted the ban. In the match that followed, Sheamus used the ''Brogue Kick'' to defeat Del Rio and retain the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_65243.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Night of Champions PPV report 9/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Punk vs. Cena, six title matches|date=16 September 2012|access-date=16 September 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

With his rivalry with Sheamus behind him, Del Rio moved on to feuding with Randy Orton, with the two attacking each other on the 28 September episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_65587.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 9/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Randy Orton vs. The Big Show|date=28 September 2012|access-date=28 September 2012|last=Parks|first=Greg|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The rivalry built to a singles match on 28 October at [[Hell in a Cell (2012)|Hell in a Cell]], where Orton emerged victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_66245.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Hell in a Cell PPV report 10/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Will WWE pull the trigger on Ryback as top champ?|date=28 October 2012|access-date=28 October 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the 31 October episode of ''[[WWE Main Event|Main Event]]'', Del Rio teamed with [[The Prime Time Players]] ([[Darren Young (wrestler)|Darren Young]] and [[Titus O'Neil]]) to face Orton, Rey Mysterio, and [[Místico|Sin Cara]] in six-man tag team bout that ended with Orton pinning Del Rio for the win.<ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Main Event results 10/31: Complete coverage of Ion TV show – six-man tag, Brad Maddox update|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_66320.shtml|date=31 October 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=3 November 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the 6 November episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio was again defeated by Orton in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Falls Count Anywhere match|Falls Count Anywhere match]], after taking an ''[[Cutter (professional wrestling)#Jumping cutter|RKO]]'' onto the ringside steel steps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_66471.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 11/6: Complete "virtual time" coverage of the Tuesday Super Smackdown special, including Orton vs. Del Rio in a Street Fight|date=6 November 2012|access-date=7 November 2012|last=Parks|first=Greg|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The two were then on opposing teams for the traditional five-on-five elimination tag match on 18 November at [[Survivor Series (2012)|Survivor Series]]. Del Rio's team, led by Dolph Ziggler, defeated Orton's team, led by [[Mick Foley]], despite Del Rio being eliminated by Orton prior to the finish.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_66714.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV REPORT 11/18: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Punk-Cena-Ryback|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Del Rio once again lost to Orton in a two-out-of-three-falls match, ending the feud.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66731.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/19: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Survivor Series fall-out|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref>

[[File:World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio.jpg|left|thumb|upright|Alberto Del Rio as the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Champion]] in early 2013]]
On 16 December at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2012)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]], Del Rio [[Turn (professional wrestling)|turned]] [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] when he saved Ricardo Rodriguez and the Spanish announcers from 3MB ([[Drew Galloway|Drew McIntyre]], [[Heath Slater]], and [[Jinder Mahal]]). Later in the event, Del Rio teamed with The Miz and [[Steve Lombardi|The Brooklyn Brawler]] to defeat 3MB in a six-man tag team match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE TLC PPV RESULTS 12/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final 2012 PPV - Cena vs. Ziggler main event, Shield makes a statement|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Del Rio and Miz teamed up with [[Tommy Dreamer]] to defeat 3MB in another six-man tag team match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67322.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - The strangest show of the year concludes with the debut of a new monster heel; Ric Flair returns|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 28 December episode of ''SmackDown'', Ricardo Rodriguez was awarded a title match against World Heavyweight Champion Big Show, but Big Show knocked Rodriguez out backstage. Del Rio was then awarded the title match in Rodriguez's place, however, the match ended in a no contest after Sheamus attacked Big Show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_67552.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 12/28: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Miz vs. Ziggler|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 31 December episode of ''Raw'', Big Show chose to defend his title against Ricardo Rodriguez. As Rodriguez was about to lose the match, Del Rio attacked Big Show from behind, causing a disqualification and re-igniting a feud between Del Rio and Big Show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67506.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/31: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of New Year's Eve episode - Champion's Choice Night ends with Cena dressing down Ziggler|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 11 January episode ''SmackDown'', as Del Rio's character transitioned into a hero of the [[Latino (demonym)|Latino]] fanbase,<ref name=faceturn>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS'S TAKE: Two turns, two stories: Why Alberto Del Rio's face turn has been more successful than The Miz's|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/parksgregtakes/article_68097.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch |access-date=5 September 2013}}</ref> he defeated Big Show in a Last Man Standing match to win his first World Heavyweight Championship.<ref name="WHCspoiler">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_67740.shtml|title=WWE News: Huge SPOILER at Smackdown TV taping|date=8 January 2013|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch |access-date=5 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/01/11/20491311.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130219184908/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/01/11/20491311.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=19 February 2013|title=Smackdown: Chops, cheap pops, and spoiler alerts|date=11 January 2013|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=5 September 2013}}</ref> Del Rio made his first successful title defense on 27 January at the [[Royal Rumble (2013)|Royal Rumble]], defeating Big Show in another Last Man Standing match, after Rodriguez duct taped Big Show's legs to the ropes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_68181.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE ROYAL RUMBLE PPV RESULTS 1/27: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Punk vs. Rock, 30-man Rumble|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> After repeated attacks from Big Show to both himself and Rodriguez, Del Rio and Big Show faced off in a singles match on 17 February at [[Elimination Chamber (2013)|Elimination Chamber]], where Del Rio submitted him to the cross armbreaker to retain his title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE NEWS: Chamber PPV results & notes – WM29 main event set, World Title match set, Shield big win, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_68728.shtml |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |access-date=5 September 2013}}</ref> Del Rio then began a feud with his new number one contender, Jack Swagger, over his opposing political views regarding immigration in America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_68865.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Alberto Del Rio responds to Jack Swagger & Zeb Colter|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68918.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 2/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live & loaded Raw - Cena vs. Punk Instant Classic, Heyman-McMahon "fight," big returns, but did Taker return?|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69036.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/1: Complete coverage of Friday night show, including Social Media Smackdown and Big Show vs. Randy Orton|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69214.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/8: Not-quite-live, ongoing coverage of Friday show, including Ziggler vs. Del Rio|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69177.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 3/11: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - WWE recognizes Bearer by incorporating him into Taker-Punk, Lesnar challenges Hunter, no Cena, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> The feud escalated on the 18 March episode of ''Raw'', when Swagger broke Rodriguez's ankle with his ''Patriot Lock'' submission.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69381.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 3/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Hunter signs WM29 contract, IC Title match, more WM29 developments|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> Del Rio continued feuding with Swagger on the 1 April episode of ''Raw'', defeating Swagger's manager [[Zeb Colter]] via disqualification after Colter hit Del Rio with Ricardo Rodriguez's crutch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69652.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 4/1: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Punk bathes with "ashes," HBK returns to Raw, final WM29 hype with Rock, Hunter, Lesnar, Taker|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On 7 April at [[WrestleMania 29]], Del Rio defeated Swagger via submission to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_69830.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE WRESTLEMANIA 29 PPV RESULTS: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV from MetLife Stadium - Rock-Cena II, Taker-Punk, Lesnar-Hunter, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Del Rio defeated Swagger and Zeb Colter in a Two-on-one handicap match after forcing Swagger to submit to the cross armbreaker. After that, Del Rio lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Dolph Ziggler who cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase, ending his reign at 90 days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 4/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - WM29 fall-out, new World Champ, no Rock, Taker live, crowd takes over|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> After losing the title, Del Rio would continue feud with Swagger and Ziggler over the title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70029.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 4/15: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Lesnar returns, Punk walks away, WM29 fallout, new U.S. champion, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_70127.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/19: Complete coverage of Friday night show, including Sheamus & Orton vs. Mark Henry & Big Show tag main event|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_70252.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/26: Complete coverage of the loaded Friday night show, including Undertaker vs. Ambrose, Henry vs. Orton|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 29 April episode of ''Raw'', Ricardo Rodriguez defeated [[Big E Langston]] and Zeb Colter in a three-way match to give Del Rio the right to choose the stipulation of his three-way match at [[Extreme Rules (2013)|Extreme Rules]] and chose a ladder match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70287.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 4/29 (Hour 1): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Orton vs. Rhodes PPV-quality match, bizarre opening, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> However, Ziggler would suffer a legitimate concussion at a ''SmackDown'' taping, thus removing their match from Extreme Rules.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_70467.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - WWE NEWS: Major updates on Ziggler's concussion & health|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_70521.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 5/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Daniel Bryan vs. Dean Ambrose, Jack Swagger vs. Big E. Langston|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> In result of Ziggler's injury, Del Rio instead would be booked to face Swagger in a number one contender [["I Quit" match]] at Extreme Rules on 19 May,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70568.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/13 (Hour 1): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Jericho vs. Fandango Dance-off starts the show, World Title announcement|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> which Del Rio won.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_70698.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE EXTREME RULES PPV RESULTS 5/19 (Hour 2): Tag Title change, Swagger vs. Del Rio I Quit match, Orton returns home in Extreme Rules match|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> In the following weeks, Del Rio would face Ziggler's [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Enforcer|enforcer]] Big E. Langston in a series of matches, which Del Rio won 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 6/3 (Hour 2): Del Rio vs. Big E. Match #5, Fandango gets Khali, Triple H leaves the building|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_71050.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|author=Caldwell, James|access-date=5 September 2013}}</ref>

Del Rio finally received his title shot on 16 June at [[Payback (2013)|Payback]], and during the match, a double-turn occurred; Del Rio turned heel once again by repeatedly and ruthlessly targeting Ziggler's head after his recent concussion to defeat Ziggler and regain the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=PAYBACK NEWS: RVD returning, WWE attempts memorable end to Cena vs. Ryback, Punk returns vs. Jericho, new World champ|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71323.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=5 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE PAYBACK PPV RESULTS 6/16 (Hour 2): Punk vs. Jericho, New World Hvt. champion & double-turn|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71317.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=5 September 2013}}</ref> Del Rio later explained that he targeted Ziggler's head the same way Ziggler targeted Del Rio's injured leg when Ziggler cashed in Money in the Bank to win the title from Del Rio.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 6/17 (Hour 1): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Payback PPV fall-out, Punk confronts new World champ, big return from injury|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_71351.shtml |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |access-date=5 September 2013}}</ref> On 14 July at [[Money in the Bank (2013)|Money in the Bank]], Del Rio defeated Ziggler by disqualification to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, after Ziggler's girlfriend [[AJ Lee]] hit Del Rio in the face with her [[WWE Divas Championship|Divas Championship]] belt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71943.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE MITB PPV RESULTS 7/14 (Hour 2): Ziggler vs. Del Rio for the World Title, Ryback vs. Jericho|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Del Rio defeated Ziggler in a non-title rematch after a distraction by AJ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_71982.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/15 (Hour 1): Immediate MITB fall-out, Ziggler vs. Del Rio re-match, Orton vs. Fandango|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 29 July episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio re-entered a feud with Christian after losing to him in a non-title match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72345.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/29 (Hour 2): World champ Del Rio vs. Christian, Ziggler faces Big E. Langston & A.J. snaps again, Rhodes-Sandow feud continues|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 2 August episode of ''SmackDown'', after Christian won a triple-threat match to become the number on contender to the World Heavyweight Championship, Del Rio attacked him during a post-match interview.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_72447.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/2: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Alberto Del Rio selecting his Summerslam opponent|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 5 August episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio lost a non-title match to [[Rob Van Dam]], after Ricardo Rodriguez's interference backfired, which led to Del Rio viciously attacking Rodriguez post-match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72507.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 8/5 (Hour 1): Bryan's "corporate make-over" kicks off Raw, Del Rio vs. RVD match, Ricardo returns & written off, Henry-Ryback match|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 9 August episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio again lost to Christian in a non-title match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_72609.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam and an appearance by Brock Lesnar|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On 18 August at [[SummerSlam (2013)|SummerSlam]], Del Rio successfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Christian.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_72777.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE SSLAM PPV RESULTS 8/18 (Hour 1): World Title match, Ring of Fire, clean-shaven Rhodes vs. Sandow|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> Upon Rodriguez's return, he aligned himself with Rob Van Dam,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72815.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 8/19 (Hour 2): Shield wrestles two handicap matches, RVD gets a mouthpiece, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> accompanying him to matches and helping him defeat Del Rio in a non-title match to earn a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72956.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 8/26 (Hour 2): Van Dam vs. Del Rio, A.J. "shoots" on Total Divas, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 13 September episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio defeated Rodriguez in a single match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_73348.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton on The Cutting Edge|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On 15 September [[Night of Champions (2013)|Night of Champions]], Van Dam defeated Del Rio by disqualification after Del Rio refused to relinquish the cross armbreaker, retaining the World Heavyweight Championship in result. After the match, Van Dam attacked Del Rio and executed the ''Van Terminator''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_73320.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE NOC PPV RESULTS 9/15 (Hour 1): Del Rio vs. RVD World Title match, plus IC & Divas Title matches, Hunter-Heyman opens the PPV|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On 6 October at [[Battleground (2013)|Battleground]], Del Rio defeated Van Dam in a [[Hardcore wrestling|Hardcore match]] by submission to again retain the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_73741.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - BATTLEGROUND PPV RESULTS 10/6 (Hour 1): World Title match opens the PPV, plus IC Title & Divas Title matches|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Del Rio lost to Ricardo Rodriguez after [[Vickie Guerrero]] announced his [[Hell in a Cell (2013)|Hell in a Cell]] opponent as John Cena. Afterwards, Del Rio brutally attacked Rodriguez.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_73794.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 10/7 (Hour 3): Cena's return announced, Triple H finally gets KO'ed, Shield vs. Team Bryan & Rhodes main event, Miz TV, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On 27 October at Hell in a Cell, Del Rio lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Cena, ending his reign at 133 days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_74179.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE HIAC PPV RESULTS (Hour 2): Cena returns in World Title match, Punk vs. Ryback HIAC match|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> Del Rio received his rematch for the title on 24 November at [[Survivor Series (2013)|Survivor Series]], but again lost to Cena.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_74737.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - WWE S. SERIES PPV RESULTS 11/24 (Hour 2): Cena vs. Del Rio World Title match, Mark Henry returns, Divas Survivor Series match, Laurinaitis, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref>

==== Final feuds and departure (2013–2014) ====
The following night on the 25 November episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio teamed up with Randy Orton in a losing effort against John Cena and Big Show in a tag team match. On the 2 and 9 December episodes of ''Raw'', Del Rio suffered upset losses to the returning Sin Cara.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_74894.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/2 (Hour 2): The Shield vs. Team GoldShow six-man tag, Del Rio loses to "Sin Cara," more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_75019.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/9 (Hour 2): Bryan-HBK confrontation, Punk vs. Ambrose, Sin Cara wins again|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> Del Rio finally defeated Sin Cara on the 6 January 2014, episode of ''Raw''. After the match, Del Rio insulted the soon-to-be returning [[Dave Batista|Batista]] and that he would eliminate Batista in the Royal Rumble to get everyone talking about him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_75506.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 1/6: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live "Old-School" Raw - Flair opens, major Legend return at show-end, Rumble hype, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 13 January episode of ''Raw'', he defeated Rey Mysterio and after the match, once again confronted Batista. On the 20 January episode of ''Raw'', after he defeated Rey Mysterio, Batista returned and attacked Del Rio with a ''Batista Bomb''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_75809.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 1/20: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Batista returns, Lesnar, final Rumble PPV hype, Bryan explains his plot, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> Six days later at the [[Royal Rumble (2014)|Royal Rumble]], Del Rio entered the Rumble match at number 27 and performed well, but was eliminated by Batista who went on to win the match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_75919.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - WWE ROYAL RUMBLE PPV RESULTS 1/26 (Hour 3): Royal Rumble vs. The Crowd main event match|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On the 3 February episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio confronted and ultimately assaulted Batista,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_76113.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 2/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Bryan vs. Orton main event, Tag Title steel cage match, no Cena, no Punk, more|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> which led to Batista powerbombing Del Rio through the broadcast table the following week. Before that, Del Rio squashed Dolph Ziggler.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_76265.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 2/10: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Orton vs. Cena, Bryan follow-up, Henry returns, Betty White, U.S. Title match, more from L.A.|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> This led to a match between Del Rio and Batista at [[Elimination Chamber (2014)|Elimination Chamber]], which Batista won.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/node/26167047/batista-vs-alberto-del-rio-26179588|title=Elimination Chamber 2014|website=WWE|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> The following night on Raw, Del Rio defeated Batista in a rematch from the previous night.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|title=Raw: Longer matches and a dramatic return in Green Bay|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/02/25/21493241.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140225142012/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/02/25/21493241.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=25 February 2014|work=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=30 March 2014}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania XXX]], Del Rio participated in the [[Andre the Giant]] memorial battle royal and made a number of eliminations before being eliminated by Sheamus.

On the 2 June episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio defeated Dolph Ziggler to qualify for the [[Money in the Bank (2014)|2014]] Money in the Bank ladder match which later became for the vacant [[WWE Championship|WWE World Heavyweight Championship]]; Del Rio would lose the match to John Cena. On the 4 July episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio unsuccessfully challenged Sheamus for the United States Championship. He defeated Ziggler on the 7 July episode of ''Raw'' to earn another United States Championship opportunity against Sheamus, but was again unsuccessful after a [[Last Man Standing match]] the following night on ''Main Event''. At [[Battleground (2014)|Battleground]] he participated in a battle royal for the vacant [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] but was eliminated by Dolph Ziggler. Del Rio lost several matches over the following weeks and was fired from WWE on 7 August, due to "unprofessional conduct" following an altercation with an employee who allegedly made a racist joke.<ref name=wwefired>{{cite web|title=Alberto Del Rio released |url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/alberto-del-rio-released-26553840 |website=WWE.com |publisher=[[WWE]] |access-date=21 November 2014 |date=7 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808190241/http://www.wwe.com/inside/alberto-del-rio-released-26553840 |archive-date=8 August 2014 }}</ref>

=== Return to AAA (2014–2015, 2018) ===
On 11 August 2014, AAA announced that after bring fired by WWE, Rodríguez would be returning to the promotion at [[Triplemanía XXII]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/87511/alberto-del-rio-to-make-first-postwwe-appearance-opposite-summerslam.html?p=1|title=Alberto Del Rio to make first post-WWE appearance opposite SummerSlam?|date=11 August 2014|access-date=11 August 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/1653-alberto-del-r%C3%ADo-en-tripleman%C3%ADa-xxii.html|title=Alberto del Río en Triplemanía XXII|date=11 August 2014|access-date=12 August 2014|work=[[Asistencia Asesoría y Administración]]|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812211836/http://www.luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/1653-alberto-del-r%C3%ADo-en-tripleman%C3%ADa-xxii.html|archive-date=12 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> In a press conference on 14 August, Rodríguez acknowledged that WWE owned the Alberto Del Rio name and also revealed that he would be working for AAA under the new ring name El Patrón ("The Boss"). He was nicknamed this in WWE by Ricardo Rodriguez, during ring introductions and Spanish commentary, but it was not trademarked. Rodríguez also stated that for the moment he was under a 90-day no-compete clause, which would prevent him from wrestling for AAA.<ref name=ElPatron>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/lucha-libre/noticias/2014/08/14/en-el-aire-participacion-de-alberto-del-rio-en-triplemania-xxii|title=En el aire, participación de Alberto del Río en Triplemanía XXII|last=Gutiérrez|first=Emmanuel|date=14 August 2014|access-date=14 August 2014|work=MedioTiempo|language=es|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084237/http://www.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/lucha-libre/noticias/2014/08/14/en-el-aire-participacion-de-alberto-del-rio-en-triplemania-xxii|archive-date=19 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/87597/alberto-del-rio-discusses-aaa-debut-reveals-new-ring-name-rey-mysterio-update.html?p=1|title=Alberto Del Rio discusses AAA debut, reveals new ring name; Rey Mysterio update|last=Zellner|first=Kris|date=14 August 2014|access-date=15 August 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> He later also revealed that as part of his departure from WWE, Del Rio was banned from wrestling in the United States for one year.<ref name=LuchaReport081714>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/87644/alberto-del-rios-role-at-triplemania-and-more-the-lucha-report.html?p=1|title=Alberto Del Rio's role at Triplemania and more: The Lucha Report|last=Zellner|first=Kris|date=17 August 2014|access-date=18 August 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> On 17 August at Triplemanía XXII, El Patrón and his father [[Dos Caras]] appeared to open the show, speaking on coming to AAA and addressing WWE, claiming that the company was racist. They were interrupted by the ''[[Los Perros del Mal]]'' stable. After one of the members laid his hands on Caras, El Patrón ran after the stable and cleared house, while officials reminded him that he has the no-compete clause from the WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_80274.shtml|title= Triplemania news: Current WWE star Mysterio teases jump to AAA, Del Rio talks racism in first post-WWE promo |date=18 August 2014|access-date=18 August 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The show ended with El Patrón attacking ''Los Perros del Mal'' leader [[Perro Aguayo Jr.|El Hijo del Perro Aguayo]], after his win in the main event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/1658-noche-de-leyenda-en-tripleman%C3%ADa-xxii.html|title=Noche de Leyenda en Triplemanía XXII|date=18 August 2014|access-date=18 August 2014|work=[[Asistencia Asesoría y Administración]]|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084519/http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/1658-noche-de-leyenda-en-tripleman%C3%ADa-xxii.html|archive-date=19 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> In early September 2014, Rodríguez's lawyers had resolved his issues with WWE and he was no longer restricted by the 90-day no-compete clause.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_80570.shtml|title=WWE legal news: Updates on Del Rio and C.M. Punk battles|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=4 September 2014|access-date=4 September 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On 14 September, Rodríguez, now billed as "El Patrón Alberto", made his AAA in-ring return teaming with [[Místico|Myzteziz]] and [[La Parka II|La Parka]] in a six-man tag team main event, where they defeated Aguayo, [[Averno (wrestler)|Averno]] and [[El Texano Jr.]]<ref name=AAA091414>{{cite web |url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/resultados/item/1721-hard-rock-hotel-riviera-maya.html |title=Resultados de Ring & Rock StAAArs 3, Quintana Roo |access-date=18 September 2014 |work=[[Asistencia Asesoría y Administración]] |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025082908/http://luchalibreaaa.com/resultados/item/1721-hard-rock-hotel-riviera-maya.html |archive-date=25 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Alberto then began feuding with El Texano Jr. over the [[AAA Mega Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/51261-viva-la-raza-lucha-weekly-for-10-20-14|title=Viva la Raza! Lucha Weekly for 10/20/14|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=20 October 2014|access-date=1 December 2014|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> On 28 November, Ricardo Rodriguez made his AAA debut, once again becoming Alberto's personal ring announcer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/1947-resultados-gimnasio-juan-de-la-barrera-ciudad-de-m%C3%A9xico.html|title=Resultados Gimnasio Juan de la Barrera, Ciudad de México|access-date=1 December 2014|work=[[Asistencia Asesoría y Administración]]|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708051222/http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/1947-resultados-gimnasio-juan-de-la-barrera-ciudad-de-m%C3%A9xico.html|archive-date=8 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 7 December at [[Guerra de Titanes (2014)|Guerra de Titanes]], Alberto defeated El Texano Jr. to become the new AAA Mega Champion.<ref name=GdT2014SL>{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/el-patron-es-el-nuevo-megacampeon-de-aaa/|title=El Patrón es el nuevo Megacampeón de AAA|last=Hernandez|first=Kennedy|date=7 December 2014|access-date=7 December 2014|work=[[Súper Luchas]]|language=es}}</ref> With the win, Rodríguez became the first wrestler to have held both the CMLL and AAA world heavyweight championships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/52041-viva-la-raza-lucha-weekly-for-12-8-14 | title = Viva la Raza! Lucha Weekly for 12/8/14|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=8 December 2014|access-date=8 December 2014|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> On 24 May 2015, Alberto came together with Myzteziz and Rey Mysterio Jr. to form the "Dream Team" for AAA's [[Lucha Libre World Cup (2015)|Lucha Libre World Cup]]. The trio eventually won the tournament, defeating [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Mundo]], Matt Hardy and [[Ken Anderson (wrestler)|Mr. Anderson]] in the finals.<ref name=LuchaWorldCupWV>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/54563-aaa-lucha-libre-world-cup-results-5-24-15-live-ippv-results|title=AAA Lucha Libre World Cup Results – 5/24/15 (Live results)|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=24 May 2015|access-date=24 May 2015|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> At ''[[Triplemanía XXIII]]'', El Patrón defeated Brian Cage in a Hair vs. Hair ''Lucha de Apuestas''.<ref name=CageApuesta/> At ''[[Héroes Inmortales IX]]'', El Patrón retained the Mega Championship against Johnny Mundo.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/aaa-heroes-inmortales-ippv-results-104-alberto-el-patron-vs-johnny-mundo-rey-mysterio-antonio | title=AAA Heroes Inmortales iPPV results (10/4): Alberto el Patron vs. Johnny Mundo, Rey Mysterio, Antonio Pena tribute match | last=Bihari | first=Robert | date=5 October 2015 | access-date=26 October 2015 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>

After Rodríguez returned to WWE and it became clear that he would not return to AAA to defend the Mega Championship and was therefore stripped of the title on 9 November.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/lucha-libre/noticias/2015/11/09/habra-nuevo-megacampeon-aaa-en-guerra-de-titanes|title=Habrá nuevo Megacampeón AAA en Guerra de Titanes|date=9 November 2015|access-date=9 November 2015|work=MedioTiempo|language=es}}</ref> WWE had allowed him to participate at Guerra de Titanes but when the event was canceled, WWE rescinded the offer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/98313/alberto-del-rio-explains-why-he-never-dropped-the-aaa-title-the-lucha-report.html?p=1|title=ALBERTO DEL RIO EXPLAINS WHY HE NEVER DROPPED THE AAA TITLE: THE LUCHA REPORT|publisher=PWInsider|first=Kris|last=Zellner|date=9 December 2015}}</ref>

In 2018, it was announced that El Patrón would make his return at [[Triplemanía XXVI]], facing a mysterious opponent. However, during a press conference on 21 August, AAA did not mention El Patrón's match as part of the final card. Rodríguez explained he would not appear since he had an unsuccessful discussion with Dorian Roldán over money and they did not find an opponent for him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.solowrestling.com/new/73504-alberto-el-patron-revela-por-que-no-luchara-en-aaa-triplemania-xxvi|title=Alberto El Patrón revela por qué no luchará en AAA Triplemanía XXVI|last=Solowrestling|date=21 August 2018|website=www.solowrestling.com}}</ref> Roldán said that Rodríguez had no communication with the promotion, so they did not include him in the final card.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.solowrestling.com/new/73558-dorian-roldan-y-alberto-el-patron-comentan-sobre-su-ausencia-de-triplemania-xxvi|title=Dorian Roldán y Alberto el Patrón comentan sobre su ausencia de Triplemanía XXVI|last=Solowrestling|date=23 August 2018|website=www.solowrestling.com}}</ref>

=== World Wrestling Council (2014–2015, 2016–2017) ===
On 24 August 2014, the [[World Wrestling Council]] began a storyline by airing a backstage segment where heel manager Juan Manuel Ortega talked by telephone with someone only identified as "patrón" and referenced a reunion previously held at WrestleMania XXX.<ref>{{cite web|title=Reporte Super Estrellas WWC 8/24|url=http://prwrestling.com/nw/?p=1475|language=es|date=24 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Ortiz|first1=Pablo|title=ÚLTIMA HORA: ¿Alberto "El Patrón" se mueve de AAA hacia la WWC de Puerto Rico?|url=http://www.planetawrestling.com/ultima-hora-alberto-el-patron-se-mueve-de-aaa-hacia-la-wwc-de-puerto-rico-44195.html|work=[[Planeta Wrestling]]|language=es|date=25 August 2014|access-date=21 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031806/http://www.planetawrestling.com/ultima-hora-alberto-el-patron-se-mueve-de-aaa-hacia-la-wwc-de-puerto-rico-44195.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The following week featured a segment where the manager picked Ricardo Rodriguez from [[Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport]] and drove to a golf club where [[Ray González|Ray González Sr.]] (who had been feuding with several of Ortega's protégés) was playing a round.<ref name="RR"/> There it was revealed that the former WWE ring announcer had been sent on behalf of El Patrón, delivering a sign of disrespect as a "personal message" before fleeing the scene.<ref name="RR">{{cite web|title=Reporte Super Estrellas WWC 8/30|url=http://prwrestling.com/nw/?p=1524|language=es|date=30 August 2014}}</ref> The following week a match between both was confirmed for Septiembre Negro, where González Sr. defeated and injured Rodriguez (now promoted as "El Emisario del Patrón") and immediately challenged El Patrón to a match at [[WWC Aniversario]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Oficial Otra Lucha Para Septiembre Negro|url=http://prwrestling.com/nw/?p=1535|language=es|date=31 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Resultados WWC Septiembre Negro Bayamón 9/6|url=http://prwrestling.com/nw/?p=1564|language=es|date=7 September 2014}}</ref> On 24 September 2014, the storyline with Rodriguez continued, when he was depicted calling Ortega to confirm the presence of El Patrón at Aniversario.<ref>{{cite web|title=Notas del WWC|url=http://prwrestling.com/nw/?p=1728|language=es|date=28 September 2014}}</ref> However, after being announced he was unable to make an appearance and the storyline digressed, with [[Hernandez (wrestler)|Hernandez]] supplanting him at Aniversario.<ref>{{cite web|title='El Patrón' no estará en Aniversario|url=http://prwrestling.com/nw/?p=1755|language=es|date=4 October 2014}}</ref>

On 7 November 2015, WWC resumed the angle with El Patrón, beginning with a segment where he assaulted Ray González's son, [[El Hijo de Ray González]], during a training session at [[Texas Wrestling Academy]] in retaliation for the injury that his father inflicted on Rodriguez.<ref name="ADRedux">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/639589-breaking-news-wwe-us-champion-alberto-del-rio-to-compete-for-wwc-in-december-video-of-del-rio-slapping-opponents-son-in-the-face|title=Big Update: WWE US Champion Alberto Del Rio to Compete for WWC in December; Video of Del Rio Slapping Opponent's Son In The Face|publisher=WrestleZone|first=Nick|last=Hausman|date=8 November 2015}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|certain=y|date=July 2017}} The following day, Ray González Sr. challenged El Patrón to a match.<ref name="ADRedux"/> The majority of the promotional skits were filmed before he returned to WWE, but was given continuity, being the only external appearance cleared by the promotion after the enactment of a new contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/alberto-del-rio-will-reportedly-finish-wwc-angle/|title=Alberto Del Rio Will Reportedly Finish WWC Angle|publisher=411Mania|first=Joseph|last=Lee|date=7 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/alberto-del-rio-no-regresara-a-aaa-pero-si-a-wwc-en-puerto-rico-el-potosino-le-habria-dicho-a-wwe-que-no-tenia-fechas-pendientes-con-aaa/|title=Alberto del Río no regresará a AAA, pero si a WWC en Púerto Rico — El potosino le habría dicho a WWE que no tenía fechas pendientes con AAA|work=[[Súper Luchas]]|date=8 November 2016|language=es}}</ref> On 5 December 2015, González Sr. defeated El Patrón (who, by then was the [[WWE United States Championship|WWE United States Champion]]) by disqualification in WWC's season closing event, Lockout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/nw/?p=5903|title=Notas WWC Lockout en Bayamón 12/5|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=es|date=6 December 2015|access-date=6 December 2015}}</ref>

On 15 October 2016, El Patrón returned to World Wrestling Council (WWC) at the second night of WWC's annual Aniversario event, where he faced Ray Gonzalez in a "Jaula de la Muerte" match.

=== Wrestle-1 (2014) ===
On 1 November 2014, Rodríguez, working under the ring name "Alberto", made his debut for the Japanese [[Wrestle-1]] promotion, defeating [[Masakatsu Funaki]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.w-1.co.jp/schedule/tour.php?id=1499 |title=武藤敬司デビュー30周年記念大会「Hold Out」 |date=1 November 2014 |access-date=1 November 2014 |work=[[Wrestle-1]] |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102083336/http://www.w-1.co.jp/schedule/tour.php?id=1499 |archive-date=2 November 2014 }}</ref>

=== Ring of Honor (2014–2015) ===
On 11 December 2014, [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) announced that Rodríguez, billed as "Alberto El Patrón",<ref name="ROH">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/alberto-el-patr-n|title=Alberto el Patrón|access-date=19 January 2015|work=[[Ring of Honor]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121170249/http://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/alberto-el-patr-n|archive-date=21 January 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> had signed to make his debut for the promotion on 3 January 2015.<ref name=ROHSigning>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_82233.shtml|title=ROH news: Alberto Del Rio officially signs with ROH, first appearance & 2015 bookings announced|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=11 December 2014|access-date=12 December 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He defeated [[Christopher Daniels]] in his debut match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/90549/alberto-patron-debuts-for-ring-of-honor-13-tv-taping-report.html?p=1|title=Alberto Patron debuts for Ring of Honor – 1/3 TV taping report|last=Keith|first=Alan|date=4 January 2015|access-date=5 January 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> During the ROH Winter Warriors tour on 30–31 January, El Patrón defeated [[ACH (wrestler)|A. C. H.]] and [[Roderick Strong]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=118696|title=ROH Winter Warriors Tour « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=118697|title=ROH Winter Warriors Tour « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> On 1 March 2015, at [[ROH 13th Anniversary Show]], El Patrón unsuccessfully challenged [[Jay Lethal]] for the [[ROH World Television Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=117307|title=ROH 13th Anniversary: Winner Takes All « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref>

=== World Wrestling League (2015) ===
Rodríguez competed for the [[World Wrestling League]] defeating champion [[Shane Sewell|Glamour Boy Shane]] and [[Ricky Banderas]] to capture the [[WWL World Heavyweight Championship]] in January 2015.<ref name="WWL">{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/90618/more-gold-for-del-rio.html?p=1|title=More gold for Del Rio|last=Perez|first=Jose|date=6 January 2015|access-date=6 January 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> The title was vacated on 19 September 2015, after a controversy during a defense against Ricky Banderas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/wwl-resultados-wrestlefest-el-campeonato-mundial-queda-congelado-juventud-guerrera-dedica-lucha-a-eddie-guerrero/|title=WWL: Resultados WrestleFest – El Campeonato Mundial queda congelado – Juventud Guerrera dedica lucha a Eddie Guerrero|first=Anthony|last=Piñeiro|date=22 September 2015}}</ref>

=== Lucha Underground (2015) ===
On 17 January 2015, [[Lucha Underground]] announced that Rodríguez had signed with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_82803.shtml|title=Lucha news: Del Rio signs with Lucha Underground|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=17 January 2015|access-date=18 January 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He debuted at the promotion's television tapings in [[Los Angeles, California]] later that same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/90899/spoiler-big-debut-for-lucha-underground.html?p=1|title=Spoiler: big debut for Lucha Underground|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=17 January 2015|access-date=18 January 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> During his debut, Rodríguez, billed as Alberto El Patrón, was attacked by his AAA rival El Texano Jr., who was also making his debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/52715-viva-la-raza-lucha-weekly-for-1-24-15|title=Viva la Raza! Lucha Weekly for 1/24/15|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=24 January 2015|access-date=26 March 2015|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> This led to a match on the 25 March episode, where he successfully defended the AAA Mega Championship against El Texano Jr. in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Strap match|Bullrope match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/41790-lucha-underground-tv-report-alberto-vs-texano-and-puma-vs-cage-in-title-matches|title=Lucha Underground TV Report 3-25-15: Alberto El Patron vs. Texano, Prince Puma vs. Cage in title matches|last=Peeples|first=Jeremy|date=25 March 2015|access-date=26 March 2015|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On 6 May, Alberto defeated [[Johnny Mundo]] in a match for the number one contender for the Lucha Underground Championship. However, on 13 May 2015, Alberto was defeated by Hernandez after Mundo threw him against a window, losing his opportunity. Then, Alberto and Mundo feuded until [[Ultima Lucha 1|Ultima Lucha]], where Mundo defeated Alberto after an interference from [[Melina Perez|Melina]], Mundo's girlfriend.

=== Return to WWE (2015–2016) ===
Del Rio made a surprise return to the [[WWE]] at [[Hell in a Cell (2015)|Hell in a Cell]] on 25 October 2015, with [[Dutch Mantel|Zeb Colter]] as his [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]], and defeated [[John Cena]] to win the United States Championship.<ref name="WWEreturn">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/10/25/1025-live-hiac-ppv-report-caldwells-live-coverage/|title=10/25 Live HIAC PPV Report – CALDWELL'S Live Coverage|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=25 October 2015|access-date=25 October 2015}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Del Rio revealed that he and Zeb Colter had started their new country "MexAmerica"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/2015/10/wfny-on-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-recap-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-undertaker-brock-lesnar/|title=WFNY on WWE: Out of Hell in a Cell, Into the Cena-less Unknown|author=Gibson, Will|work=Waiting For Next Year |date=29 October 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2587014-alberto-del-rios-1st-us-champion-contender-must-be-jack-swagger|title=Alberto Del Rio's 1st US Champion Contender Must Be Jack Swagger|author=Matthews, Graham|website=[[Bleacher Report]]|date=10 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/alberto-del-rio-and-zeb-colter-claim-the-wwe-universe-is-being-hateful-smackdown-28164359 |title=ALBERTO DEL RIO AND ZEB COLTER CLAIM THE WWE UNIVERSE IS BEING HATEFUL: SMACKDOWN, NOVEMBER 5, 2015 |date=5 November 2015 |access-date=14 November 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117074215/http://www.wwe.com/videos/alberto-del-rio-and-zeb-colter-claim-the-wwe-universe-is-being-hateful-smackdown-28164359 |archive-date=17 November 2015 }}</ref> and unofficially renamed the United States Championship the "MexAmerican Championship".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/636673-news-on-alberto-del-rio-and-the-u-s-title|title=News on Alberto Del Rio and The U.S. Title|author=Paglino, Nick|date=30 October 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|certain=y|date=July 2017}} In November, Del Rio took part in the tournament  for the vacant [[WWE World Championship|WWE World Heavyweight Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/11/09/119-wwe-raw-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|title=11/9 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=9 November 2015|access-date=9 November 2015}}</ref> defeating [[Cody Rhodes|Stardust]] in the first round<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/11/12/1112-wwe-smackdown-report-by-greg-parks/|title=11/12 WWE Smackdown Report by Greg Parks|author=Parks, Greg|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=12 November 2015|access-date=12 November 2015}}</ref> and [[Kalisto (wrestler)|Kalisto]] in the quarterfinals,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/11/16/1116-wwe-raw-caldwells-live-report-on-pre-survivor-series-show/|title=11/16 WWE Raw Results: CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=16 November 2015|access-date=16 November 2015}}</ref> before being eliminated by [[Roman Reigns]] in the semi–finals at [[Survivor Series (2015)|Survivor Series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/22/1122-survivor-series-live-results-caldwells-ongoing-report/|title=11/22 SURVIVOR SERIES LIVE RESULTS – Caldwell's Ongoing Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=23 November 2015|access-date=23 November 2015}}</ref>

On the 30 November episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio joined [[Sheamus]]' new stable, [[The League of Nations (professional wrestling)|The League of Nations]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Trionfo|first1=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: A NEW GROUP IS FORMED, IS THE QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE SHOWING HER TRUE STRIPES?, ARE THE NEW DAY TURNING INTO J&J SECURITY FOR SHEAMUS?, A FEW RETURNS, AND MORE|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/98148/wwe-raw-report-a-new-group-is-formed-is-the-queen-of-the-jungle-showing-her-true-stripes-are-the-new-day-turning-into-jj-security-for-sheamus-a-few-returns-and-more.html?p=1|website=PWInsider|access-date=30 November 2015|date=30 November 2015}}</ref> and a week later ended his association with Zeb Colter.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=12/7 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete live report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/12/07/5018/|website=PWTorch|access-date=7 December 2015|date=7 December 2015}}</ref> After retaining his championship against [[Jack Swagger]], in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Chairs match|chairs match]], at the [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2015)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] pay-per-view,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2015/alberto-del-rio-jack-swagger-chairs-match|title=United States Champion Alberto Del Rio def. Jack Swagger in a Chairs Match|work=[[WWE]]|first=John|last=Clapp|date= 7 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Trionfo|first1=Richard|title=WWE SLAMMYS EDITION RAW REPORT: A LOT OF AWARDS ARE PRESENTED, WE GOT OUR 'STEVE HARVEY' MOMENT, WE GOT OUR 'DAVID SCHULTZ' MOMENT, A STEEL CAGE MATCH, AND MORE|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/98582/live-ongoing-wwe-raw-slammys-report-they-did-the-steve-harvey-thing-a-slammy-award-winner-in-action.html?p=1|website=PWInsider|access-date=21 December 2015|date=21 December 2015}}</ref> Del Rio reignited his [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with John Cena, after the latter returned on 28 December.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Trionfo|first1=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: LAW AND ORDER, JOHN CENA RETURNS TO TELEVISION, KEVIN OWENS REARRANGES FURNITURE, MIZTV, AND MORE|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/98701/live-ongoing-wwe-raw-report-sin-cara-classico.html?p=1|website=PWInsider|access-date=28 December 2015|date=28 December 2015}}</ref> On the 11 January episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio lost the United States Championship to [[Kalisto (wrestler)|Kalisto]], regained the championship on the 14 January episode of ''SmackDown'', but lost it again to Kalisto at [[Royal Rumble (2016)|Royal Rumble]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results – 1/11/16 (Brock Lesnar returns)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57400-wwe-raw-results-1-11-16-live-results-from-new-orleans|work=Wrestleview|date=11 January 2016|access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-smackdown-spoilers-last-man-standing-match-booked-royal-rumble-205446|title=WWE Smackdown spoilers: Last Man Standing match booked for Royal Rumble|date=12 January 2016|access-date=13 January 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-royal-rumble-2016-live-results-30-men-battle-wwe-world-championship-205891|title=WWE Royal Rumble 2016 live results: 30 men battle for the WWE World Championship|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=24 January 2016|access-date=24 January 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> After scoring three tag team victories over Kalisto and his partner [[Hunico|Sin Cara]], Del Rio demanded a two-out-of-three falls match for the United States Championship at [[Fastlane (2016)|Fastlane]], which Del Rio then lost 1–2.

[[File:ADR in April 2016.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Del Rio in April 2016]]
At [[WrestleMania 32]], Del Rio was part of a six-man tag match along with his fellow League of Nations members Sheamus and [[Alexander Rusev|Rusev]], against [[The New Day (wrestling)|The New Day]], where his team won when Sheamus pinned [[Xavier Woods]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=4/3 WrestleMania 32 PPV Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report on Main PPV|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/03/wm32liveresults/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=3 April 2016}}</ref> After WrestleMania, The League of Nations began to dissolve when [[Wade Barrett|King Barrett]] was ejected from the group on the 4 April episode of ''Raw'', where Del Rio and the rest of the group attacked him.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=4/4 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Report on post-WM32|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/04/april4rawresults/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref> On the 28 April episode of ''SmackDown'', the group officially disbanded after Del Rio and Rusev walked out on Sheamus during a six-man tag match against Kalisto, [[Antonio Cesaro|Cesaro]] and [[Sami Zayn]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/61149-spoilers-wwe-smackdown-taping-results-manchester-new-hampshire-air-42816-week-usa-network/|title=League of Nations dissolute|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=26 April 2016|website=Wrestleview|access-date=1 May 2016}}</ref>

On the 2 May episode of ''Raw'', Del Rio was involved in a [[Professional wrestling battle royal|Battle Royal]] to determine the No. 1 contender for Kalisto's United States Championship, but was eliminated by [[Zack Ryder]]. On the 26 May episode of ''SmackDown'', Del Rio defeated Zack Ryder to qualify for the [[Money in the Bank (2016)|2016]] [[Money in the Bank ladder match]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Parks|first1=Greg|title=5/26 WWE Smackdown Results – Parks's Complete Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/27/526-wwe-smackdown-results-parkss-complete-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=27 May 2016|date=27 May 2016}}</ref> At Money in the Bank, Del Rio was unsuccessful as the match was won by [[Dean Ambrose]]. During the [[2016 WWE draft]], Del Rio was drafted to the SmackDown brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/2016-wwe-draft-results|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|website=[[WWE|WWE.com]]|date=19 July 2016|access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref> On the 26 July episode of ''SmackDown Live'', Del Rio participated in a 16-man battle royal to determine who would advance in a number one contenders tournament for the [[WWE World Championship]], he was ultimately unsuccessful in the match. His last appearance in WWE was on the 16 August episode of ''SmackDown Live'', in which Del Rio was defeated by John Cena.

On 18 August 2016, Rodríguez was suspended for thirty days for his first violation of WWE's wellness policy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=BIG NEWS – Alberto Del Rio suspended for Wellness Violation|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/17/breaking-alberto-del-rio-suspended-wellness-violation/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=17 August 2016|date=17 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Alberto Del Rio suspended|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/alberto-del-rio-suspended|work=WWE|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref> On 30 August, it was reported that Rodríguez would be exercising an opt-out clause from his WWE contract, allowing his departure should he be unhappy with his position within the company. Reportedly, Rodríguez was unhappy with WWE, claiming he had been given empty promises, including a main event push, when he made his return in October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|title=Alberto Del Rio not returning to WWE|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/alberto-del-rio-not-returning-wwe-219771|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=30 August 2016|access-date=31 August 2016}}</ref> On 9 September, WWE officially announced that they had come to terms with his release from the company.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE releases Alberto Del Rio|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-releases-alberto-del-rio|access-date=9 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|title=WWE comes to terms with Alberto Del Rio on his release|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-comes-terms-alberto-del-rio-his-release-220436|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=9 September 2016|access-date=9 September 2016}}</ref>

=== Independent circuit (2016–present) ===
Following his second departure from WWE, Rodríguez would begin taking bookings on the [[independent circuit]], returning to his Alberto El Patrón ring name. He stated that he did not want to sign with any promotion and would limit himself to 60 dates per year for the next two years before retiring from professional wrestling.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|title=Daily Update: Del Rio press conference, Paige, CM Punk|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-del-rio-press-conference-paige-cm-punk-220421|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=9 September 2016|access-date=10 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Vacah|first=Jose|title=Cobertura en vivo: Conferencia de prensa de Alberto del Río tras dejar WWE: "No voy a ser exclusivo de ninguna empresa"|url=http://superluchas.com/cobertura-en-vivo-conferencia-de-prensa-de-alberto-del-rio/|work=Superluchas|date=9 September 2016|access-date=10 September 2016}}</ref> Rodríguez was scheduled to return to AAA on 2 October at ''[[Héroes Inmortales X]]'', but ended up no-showing the event.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|title=Alberto Del Rio no-shows AAA Heroes Inmortales on Sunday night|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/alberto-del-rio-no-shows-aaa-heroes-inmortales-sunday-night-222001|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=3 October 2016|access-date=4 October 2016}}</ref> The following day, Rodríguez claimed that he had been attacked by a "knife-wielding criminal" at a restaurant prior to the event, suffering multiple lacerations on his arm and other parts of the body.<ref>{{cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|title=Alberto Del Rio allegedly stabbed prior to AAA Heroes Inmortales|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/alberto-del-rio-allegedly-stabbed-prior-aaa-heroes-inmortales-222026|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=3 October 2016|access-date=4 October 2016}}</ref>

El Patrón made a number of appearances for the What Culture Pro Wrestling (WCPW) promotion, ending [[Big Damo]]'s WCPW career in his first match before challenging unsuccessfully for WCPW's Internet and Tag Team Championships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1407&page=4&year=2016&promotion=1792|title=Matches « Alberto El Patron « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref> He was forced to miss the "Delete WCPW" PPV on 30 November 2016, due to flight issues<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/779593-cody-rhodes-wins-another-title-at-wcpw-event-alberto-del-rio-misses-the-show-and-issues-statement-more-on-young-bucksroh-deal|title=Cody Rhodes Wins Another Title at WCPW Event|date=30 November 2016}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|certain=y|date=July 2017}} but was at their "Loaded" episode taping the following day, defeating [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Mundo.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/WWETonyCharlton/status/804443802819825664|title=#WCPW great match guys @TheRealMorrison @VivaDelRiopic.twitter.com/ygudIrNqf4|last=WWETonyCharlton|date=1 December 2016}}</ref>

El Patrón made a number of appearances for World Association Of Wrestling (WAW) promotion, El Patrón defeated [[Robbie Dynamite]] via pinfall then El Patrón defeating [[Chris Masters]] in the same event and won WAW Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship.

In 2019, Rodríguez and  [[Chavo Guerrero Jr.]] created their own promotion, [[Nación Lucha Libre]], which aired their first show on a television channel.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/82598-chavo-guerrero-las-empresas-tienen-que-cuidar-mejor-a-sus-luchadores |title = Chavo Guerrero: 'Las empresas tienen que cuidar mejor a sus luchadores'|date = 29 July 2019 | author1=Solowrestling }}</ref>

=== Impact Wrestling (2017–2018) ===
[[File:Alberto El Patron at Slammiversary XV.jpg|thumb|upright|El Patrón as [[GFW Global Championship (2014–2017)|GFW Global Champion]]]]
During the ''Impact Wrestling'' tapings on 2 March 2017, Rodríguez debuted for [[Impact Wrestling]], under the ring name Alberto El Patrón. He would defeat Magnus to win the [[GFW Global Championship]] on the television shiw and defeated Lashley at [[Slammiversary XV|Slammiversary]], El Patrón defeated Lashley to unify the GFW and the Impact Wrestling Championship. As champion, he started a feud with the stable LAX, most notably with the newest member, [[Low Ki]]. El Patron was scheduled to defend his Unified GFW World Heavyweight Championship against Low Ki at [[Destination X (2017)|Destination X]], but on 12 July 2017, El Patrón was suspended due to a personal domestic violence issue with his girlfriend [[Saraya Bevis|Paige]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/gfw-suspends-alberto-el-patron-until-resolution-investigation-239076|title=GFW suspends Alberto El Patron until resolution of investigation|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=12 July 2017|access-date=20 July 2017|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> As a result of the suspension, on 14 August, he was stripped of the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/111586/alberto-el-patron-stripped-of-gfw-championship.html?p=1|title=Alberto el Patron stripped of GFW Championship|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=14 August 2017|access-date=14 August 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>

On 5 November 2017, at [[Bound for Glory (2017)|Bound for Glory]], El Patrón returned from suspension.<ref>{{Citation|last=Impact Wrestling|title=Alberto El Patron Returns At Bound For Glory {{!}} #IMPACTICYMI Oct 12, 2017|date=12 October 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_0Wzfl2TFU|access-date=6 November 2017}}</ref> He was released from Impact on 7 April 2018 after [[No-show (professional wrestling)|no-showing]] the ''[[Lucha Underground]]'' vs ''Impact Wrestling'' event in New Orleans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=116682|title=ALBERTO El PATRON GONE FROM IMPACT WRESTLING {{!}} PWInsider.com|website=www.pwinsider.com|access-date=10 June 2018}}</ref>

=== Second return to AAA (2023–present) ===
On 19 March 2023, El Patrón made his first appearance in AAA in over seven years at the 2023 [[Lucha Libre World Cup (2023)|Lucha Libre World Cup]]. He was part of the "Dream Team" that was defeated in the semi-final, and wrestled as a ''técnico''. On 27 April 2024 at [[Triplemanía XXXII|Triplemanía XXXII: Monterrey]] he lost to Nic Nemeth (the former Dolph Ziggler) in a match for the vacant [[AAA Mega Championship]]. At [[Triplemanía XXXII|Triplemanía XXXII: Mexico City]] on 17 August 2024, El Patrón reclaimed the title from Nemeth, turning ''[[heel (professional wrestling)|rudo]]'' and aligning himself with [[Konnan]] and Dorian Roldán.

=== Second return to WWE (2025–present) ===

It was reported that Del Rio re-signed with WWE on May 5, 2025 as part of WWE's [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide#Acquisition by WWE|acquisition]] of AAA.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-05 |title=WWE Re-Signs Alberto Del Rio – TJR Wrestling |url=https://tjrwrestling.net/news/wwe-re-signs-alberto-del-rio/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=tjrwrestling.net |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mutter |first=Eric |date=2025-05-05 |title=Alberto Del Rio And Others Reportedly Sign New WWE Contracts Amidst AAA Purchase |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1852039/alberto-del-rio-others-reportedly-sign-new-wwe-contract-amidst-aaa-purchase/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Mixed martial arts career ==
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===Early career===
After making his professional wrestling debut in 2000, Dos Caras Jr. decided to try his hand at [[mixed martial arts]] (MMA). Dos Caras most notably faced [[Mirko Cro Cop]] in the [[Pride Fighting Championships]] promotion, losing by first-round head kick knockout.

===Combate Americas===
On 11 October 2016, he was named President of MMA promotion ''[[Combate Americas]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wrestlingnews.co/other/alberto-del-rio-named-president-of-combate-americas |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616113122/https://wrestlingnews.co/other/alberto-del-rio-named-president-of-combate-americas/ |archive-date=16 June 2021 |title=Alberto Del Rio Named President Of Combate Americas |publisher=Wrestling News |last=Ravens |first=Andrew |work=Wrestling News &#124; WWE and AEW Results, Spoilers, Rumors & Scoops |date=11 October 2016 |access-date=11 February 2023}}</ref> The presidency was a [[figurehead]] role, where Rodríguez held no actual power in the company and was mainly in charge of promoting the brand to Mexican media.<ref name=CombatesWON/> Rodríguez stepped down from the role on 20 July 2017, to concentrate on his professional wrestling career.<ref name=CombatesWON>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/mma-news/alberto-el-patron-stepping-down-position-combate-americas-239596|title=Alberto El Patron stepping down from position with Combate Americas|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=20 July 2017|access-date=20 July 2017|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>

On 9 July 2019, it was announced that Rodríguez would be returning to mixed martial arts competition for the first time since 2010 to take on [[UFC Hall of Fame]]r and former [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[Tito Ortiz]] in Combate Americas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/combate-americas/tito-ortiz-to-fight-former-pro-wrestler-alberto-del-rio-in-combate-americas-debut/|title=Tito Ortiz to fight former pro wrestler Alberto Del Rio in Combate Americas debut|work=BJPenn.com|date=9 July 2019|access-date=9 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/07/tito-ortiz-will-fight-ex-wwe-superstar-alberto-del-rio-at-210-pound-catchweight/amp|title=Tito Ortiz will fight ex-WWE superstar Alberto Del Rio at 210-pound catchweight|work=MMAJunkie.com|date=10 July 2019|access-date=10 July 2019}}</ref> The event, which was contested at a [[catchweight]] of 210 pounds, took place in Hidalgo, Texas on 7 December 2019. Rodríguez lost the bout via first round submission.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tito Ortiz vs. Alberto El Patron Booked for Combate Americas Event in Hidalgo, Texas, on Dec. 7 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Tito-Ortiz-vs-Alberto-El-Patron-Booked-for-Combate-Americas-Event-in-Hidalgo-Texas-on-Dec-7-163273 |website=Sherdog.com |access-date=8 October 2019}}</ref>

===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
In March 2022, it was reported that Rodríguez had signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC) as a [[Spanish language|Spanish-language]] commentator.<ref name=UFC2>{{cite web|url=https://popculture.com/sports/news/ufc-signs-alberto-del-rio-past-assault-domestic-violence-allegations/|title=UFC Signs Alberto Del Rio Despite Past Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Allegations|date=21 March 2022|accessdate=20 April 2022|work=Pop Culture|author=Jones, Brian}}</ref> He debuted for the promotion on 19 March at their ''[[UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall]]'' event.<ref name=UFC2/>

== Personal life ==
Rodríguez was previously married to Angela Velkei, with whom he has three children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwpix.net/alberto-del-rio-clears-rumors-paige-incident-las-vegas/|title=Angela Rodríguez – Who Is Alberto Del Rio's Wife (Or Ex-Wife)?|publisher=PWPIX|date=28 June 2016}}</ref> Velkei filed for [[divorce]] from Rodríguez in June 2016 and stated that the marriage ended the previous month due to [[adultery]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Alberto del Río acusado de Adulterio en Divorcio con Angela Velkei|first=William |last=Beltrán|url=https://superluchas.com/alberto-del-rio-acusado-de-adulterio-en-divorcio-con-angela-velkei/ |website=Superluchas |access-date=2 May 2022 |date=22 August 2016|language=es}}</ref> On 28 April 2022, Del Río shared a video asking for [[blood donation]]s for Velkei, who was hospitalized on the Hospital San José in [[Ciudad Satélite|Satélite]], [[Naucalpan]], [[State of Mexico]], though without disclosing the health issue for which she was hospitalized.<ref>{{cite AV media |people=Alberto Del Río |date=28 April 2022 |title=Alberto Del Río NECESITA NUESTRA AYUDA |medium=Online video platform |language=es |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuMxE9U033M |access-date=2 May 2022 |publisher=Lucha Libre Online Clips|id=WuMxE9U033M}}</ref> On 2 May of the same year, Del Río announced on his social media that Velkei had died.<ref>{{cite web |title= Murió Ángela Velkei, ex esposa del luchador Alberto del Río
|url=https://www.milenio.com/deportes/extra-cancha/muere-angela-velkei-ex-esposa-luchador-alberto-del-rio |website=Milenio |access-date=2 May 2022 |date=2 May 2022|language=es}}</ref>

In May 2016, Rodríguez and fellow professional wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis, better known as [[Saraya Bevis|Paige]], went public with their relationship.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Johnson|first1=Mike|title=WWE couple goes public|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/101966/wwe-couple-goes-public.html?p=1|website=PWInsider|access-date=31 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Konuwa|first1=Alfred|title=Alberto Del Rio, Paige And The Business Of Romance In WWE|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2016/05/14/alberto-del-rio-paige-and-the-business-of-romance-in-wwe/#2c04fd314182|website=Forbes.com|access-date=31 August 2016}}</ref> The two became engaged in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/105420/paige-alberto-el-patron-get-engaged.html?p=1|title=PAIGE, ALBERTO EL PATRON GET ENGAGED|website=PWInsider|author=Johnson, Mike|date=17 October 2016|access-date=20 November 2016}}</ref> They split up in late 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1110/633985/paige-says-she-single-video/|title=Paige Says She's Single (Video) |website=Wrestlinginc|author=Middleton, Mark|date=10 November 2017|access-date=10 November 2017}}</ref> On 14 July 2021, during an interview with [[Devon Nicholson|Hannibal TV]], Rodriguez made threats to expose Paige for previous arrests and also made claims of domestic violence against her.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/07/alberto-del-rio-sends-a-warning-to-paige-and-threatens-to-expose-past-incidents |title=Alberto Del Rio Sends A Warning To Paige And Threatens To Expose Past Incidents |date=14 July 2021 |access-date=16 July 2021}}</ref>

Rodríguez owned a restaurant in [[San Antonio|San Antonio, Texas]] named La Cantinita, which opened in 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/bars-drinks/article/Former-WWW-star-opening-restaurant-in-his-native-9224656.php | access-date=2 June 2018 |title= Former WWE star opening Mexican restaurant in San Antonio |first=Madalyn | last=Mendoza | publisher=My San Antonio | date=15 September 2016}}</ref> However, the restaurant closed in November 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/food/restaurants/article/Former-WWE-star-s-restaurant-closes-on-Blanco-12365769.php | access-date=2 June 2018 |title= Former WWE star's restaurant closes on Blanco Road |first=Madalyn | last=Mendoza | work=MySA | publisher=My San Antonio | date=17 November 2017}}</ref>

On 24 May 2018, Rodríguez became a naturalized citizen of the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/wwe-wrestler-among-more-than-500-immigrants-to-receive-us-citizenship-during-ceremony |title=WWE wrestler among more than 500 immigrants to receive US citizenship during ceremony |date=24 May 2018 |access-date=31 May 2018}}</ref>

===Legal issues===
Rodríguez was arrested on 9 May 2020, in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]] after allegedly battering and sexually assaulting his girlfriend. He was booked into the [[Bexar County]] jail and charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of assault causing bodily harm.<ref name="news4">{{cite news|url=https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/man-allegedly-sexually-assaults-partner-tells-her-hell-drop-son-in-middle-of-the-road|title=Man allegedly sexually assaults woman, tells her he'll drop son in middle of the road|author=SBG San Antonio|work=[[WOAI-TV]]|publisher=[[Sinclair Broadcast Group]]|location=[[San Antonio]]|date=10 May 2020|access-date=10 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-alberto-del-rio-arrested-sexual-assault-charges-threatening-injure-child/|title=Former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio Arrested, Accused of Sexual Assault and Threatening to Injure a Child|first=Connor|last=Casey|work=[[Comic Book Resources]]|publisher=Valnet Inc.|location=[[Saint-Laurent, Quebec]]|date=10 May 2020|access-date=10 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2891070-ex-wwe-superstar-alberto-del-rio-arrested-on-sexual-assault-charge|title=Ex-WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio Arrested on Sexual Assault Charge|first=Joseph|last=Zucker|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|publisher=[[WarnerMedia]]|location=[[San Francisco]]|date=10 May 2020|access-date=10 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2891161-alberto-del-rios-arrest-report-released-after-being-charged-with-sexual-assault |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924145534/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2891161-alberto-del-rios-arrest-report-released-after-being-charged-with-sexual-assault |archive-date=24 September 2022 |title=Alberto Del Rio's Arrest Report Released After Being Charged with Sexual Assault |work=BleacherReport.com |date=11 May 2020  |last=Conway|first=Tyler |access-date=16 June 2020}}</ref> Rodríguez was later released on $50,000 bail at approximately 3:30 A.M. on 10 May.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/rumor-alberto-del-rio-reportedly-released-from-jail-more-details-revealed-on-the-serious-charges|title=Alberto Del Rio reportedly released from jail, more details revealed on the serious charges|work=Sports Keeda|date=11 May 2020}}</ref> On 9 October, Rodríguez was indicted by a grand jury and formally charged with aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault, two [[Felony|felonies]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.si.com/wrestling/2020/10/09/alberto-del-rio-www-indicted-kidnapping-case|title= Ex-WWE Wrestler Alberto Del Rio Indicted in Kidnapping, Assault Case|author=Michael Shapiro|publisher=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=9 October 2020|access-date=9 October 2020}}</ref> Rodriguez's trial was delayed several times,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/149204/new-date-set-for-alberto-del-rio-trial-.html|title=NEW DATE SET FOR ALBERTO DEL RIO TRIAL|author=Mike Johnson|publisher=PWInsider|date=18 August 2021|access-date=6 September 2021}}</ref> until the charges were ultimately dropped on 10 December 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Mike |title=Alberto Del Rio Charges Dropped After Hearing Today in Texas |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/153711/alberto-del-rio-charges-dropped-after-hearing-today-in-texas.html?p=1 |website=PWInsider |access-date= 11 December 2021|date= 10 December 2021}}</ref>

== Championships and accomplishments ==
[[File:Albert El Patron Unified GFW Champion.jpg|thumb|175px|El Patrón is a [[List of GFW Global Champions|one-time]] [[TNA World Championship|Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship]] ]]
[[File:Alberto Del Rio WWE Champion.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Del Rio is a [[List of WWE Champions|two-time]] [[WWE Championship|WWE Champion]]]]
[[File:United States Champion Alberto Del Rio.jpg|thumb|175px|Del Rio is a [[List of WWE United States Champions|two-time]] [[WWE United States Championship|United States Champion]]]]

=== Amateur wrestling ===
* '''[[Central American and Caribbean Games]]'''
** First place (3 times)
* '''World Junior Championships'''
** Gold (1997)

=== Professional wrestling ===
*'''Alianza Universal De Lucha Libre'''
**''Copa Universo'' (2019) – with [[LA Park]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=233120 | title=AULL 52. Aniversario Arena Lopez Mateos « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
*'''Big League Wrestling'''
**BLW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=3551|title=BLW World Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=9 June 2018}}</ref>
*'''Bologna Wrestling Team'''
**BTW/WrestlingMegastar Championship (1 time, current) 
* '''{{lang|es|[[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]]|italic=no}}'''
** [[CMLL World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of CMLL World Heavyweight Champions|1 time]])<ref name=Reign14>{{cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=91&page=5&reign=14 | title= CMLL World Heavyweight Championship > Title Reigns > 08.07.2007 - 22.12.2008: Dos Caras Jr. | work=CageMatch | access-date=6 June 2017}}</ref>
** [[La Copa Junior]] ([[La Copa Junior (2006)|2006]])<ref name=Junior2006>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/mexico/emll/second.html#2006|title=Copa Junior Tournament 2006|date=31 March 2006|access-date=20 October 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling History}}</ref>
*'''[[Impact Wrestling]]'''
** [[Impact World Championship|Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of Impact World Champions|1 time]]) 
**[[Global Force Wrestling#GFW Global Championship|GFW Global Championship]] ([[Global Force Wrestling#GFW Global Championship|1 time]])
* '''[[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]]'''
** [[AAA Mega Championship]] ([[List of AAA Mega Champions|2 times]])<ref name=GdT2014SL/>
** [[Lucha Libre World Cup]] ([[Lucha Libre World Cup (2015)|2015]]) – with [[Místico|Myzteziz]] and [[Rey Mysterio|Rey Mysterio Jr.]]<ref name=LuchaWorldCupWV/>
** ''[[Face (professional wrestling)|Técnico]]'' of the Year (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/2008-el-patr%C3%B3n-alberto-t%C3%A9cnico-del-2014.html|title=El Patrón Alberto: Técnico del 2014|date=15 January 2015|access-date=16 January 2015|work=[[Asistencia Asesoría y Administración]]|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205000719/http://luchalibreaaa.com/noticiasaaa/item/2008-el-patr%C3%B3n-alberto-t%C3%A9cnico-del-2014.html|archive-date=5 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''New Generation Championship Wrestling'''
**NGCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=194317|title=NGCW Lucha Conquest 2 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=10 June 2018}}</ref>
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 6 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prowrestlingillustrated.blogspot.com/2011/08/pwi-500-1-100.html|title="PWI 500": 1–100|date=9 August 2011|access-date=9 August 2011|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]}}</ref>
*'''Qatar Pro Wrestling'''
**QPW World Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BTcVPoFAakr/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BTcVPoFAakr |archive-date=26 December 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Instagram post by Alberto El Patron Apr 28, 2017 at 8:37pm UTC|website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
*'''[[World Association of Wrestling]]'''
**WAW Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/110987/paiges-family-strips-alberto-el-patron-of-his-title.html?p=1|title=Paige's family strips Alberto el Patron of his title|first=Ian Mark|last=Perry|date=17 July 2017|access-date=17 July 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
* '''[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE]]'''
** [[WWE Championship]] ([[List of WWE Champions|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwechampionship/25030342|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120612220043/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwechampionship/25030342|title=Alberto Del Rio's first reign|archive-date=12 June 2012|access-date=18 September 2011|work=[[WWE]]|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwechampionship/25037082|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502195007/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-world-heavyweight-championship/25037082|title=Alberto Del Rio's second reign|archive-date=2 May 2014|access-date=2 October 2011|work=[[WWE]]|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of World Heavyweight Champions (WWE, 2002–2013)|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20130118-alberto-del-rio|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226215156/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20130118-alberto-del-rio|title=Alberto Del Rio's first World Heavyweight Championship Reign|work=[[WWE]]|archive-date=26 February 2014|access-date=5 September 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20130616-alberto-del-rio|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221044114/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20130616-alberto-del-rio|title=Alberto Del Rio's second World Heavyweight Championship reign|archive-date=21 December 2013|access-date=12 July 2013|publisher=[[WWE]]|url-status=live}}</ref> 
** [[WWE United States Championship]] ([[List of WWE United States Champions|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Alberto Del Rio's first reign |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/20151025-alberto-del-rio |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151109134452/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/20151025-alberto-del-rio |url-status=dead |archive-date= 9 November 2015 |website=WWE |access-date=25 October 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Alberto Del Rio's second reign |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/alberto-del-rio |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121002428/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/alberto-del-rio |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 January 2016 |website=WWE |access-date=14 January 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/|title=WWE United States Championship|access-date=25 May 2020}}</ref>
** [[Bragging Rights (2010)|Bragging Rights Trophy (2010)]] – with [[WWE SmackDown|Team SmackDown]] ([[Big Show]], [[Rey Mysterio]], [[Jack Swagger]], [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]], [[Tyler Reks]], and [[Kofi Kingston]])
** [[Money in the Bank ladder match|Money in the Bank]] ([[Money in the Bank ladder match#2011|Raw 2011]])<ref name="MoneyintheBank2011"/><ref name="SummerSlam2011"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2011/raw-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match|title=Alberto Del Rio wins the Raw Money in the Bank Ladder Match|access-date=17 July 2011|work=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
** [[Royal Rumble]] ([[Royal Rumble (2011)|2011]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/currentepisode/16630520|title=Alberto Del Rio wins 40 man Royal Rumble 2011|access-date=30 January 2011|work=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
* '''[[World Wrestling League]]''' 
** [[WWL World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WWL World Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=WWL/>
* '''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Gimmick|Best Gimmick]] (2010)<ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=26 January 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|periodical=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=Campbell, CA|pages=1–40|issn=1083-9593}}</ref>

== Mixed martial arts record ==
{{MMArecordbox
|draws=
|nc=
|ko-wins=3
|ko-losses=2
|sub-wins=6
|sub-losses=2
|dec-wins=
|dec-losses=1
|dq-wins=
|dq-losses=1
|other-wins=
|other-losses=
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{No2}}Loss
|align=center|9–6 
|[[Tito Ortiz]]
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Combate 51
|{{dts|format=dmy|2019|12|7}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:10
|[[Hidalgo, Texas]], United States
|{{small|Catchweight (210 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–5
|Yamamoto Hanshi
|TKO (punches)
|Cage of Combat 4
|{{dts|format=dmy|2010|02|27}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:47
|[[Madrid]], Spain
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–4
|Arthur Bart
|KO (head kick)
|Cage of Combat 3
|{{dts|format=dmy|2010|02|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:51
|[[Torreón]], Mexico
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–4
|Toshiyuki Moriya
|Submission (neck crank)
|Cage of Combat 1
|{{dts|format=dmy|2009|12|26}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:17
|[[Veracruz (city)|Veracruz]], Mexico
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–4
|Ignacio Laguna
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Berkman MMA Promotions 1
|{{dts|format=dmy|2008|12|15}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:36
|[[Mexico City]], Mexico
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–4
|Hato Kiyoshi
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|MMA Xtreme 17
|{{dts|format=dmy|2007|12|15}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:31
|[[Tegucigalpa]], Honduras 
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–4
|Joao Tua
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|MMA Xtreme 14
|{{dts|format=dmy|2007|10|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:41
|[[Tegucigalpa]], Honduras 
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–4
|George King
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Vale Tudo Fighters Extreme: Mexico
|{{dts|format=dmy|2007|5|27}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:00
|[[Tláhuac]], Mexico
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–4
|[[Kazuhiro Nakamura]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[Pride 27]]
|{{dts|format=dmy|2004|2|1}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Osaka]], Japan
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–3
|[[Mirko Cro Cop]]
|KO (head kick)
|[[Pride Bushido 1]]
|{{dts|format=dmy|2003|10|5}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:46
|[[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], Japan
|{{small|Heavyweight debut.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–2
|[[Brad Kohler]]
|TKO (shoulder injury)
|[[2003 in Deep#Deep: 12th Impact|Deep: 12th Impact]]
|{{dts|format=dmy|2003|9|15}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:25
|[[Tokyo]], Japan
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|2–2
|Hiroyuki Ito
|DQ (grabbing the ropes)
|[[2003 in Deep#Deep: 9th Impact|DEEP 9 Impact]]
|{{dts|format=dmy|2003|5|5}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:21
|[[Tokyo]], Japan
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–1
|Tatsuaki Nakano
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|[[2002 in Deep#Deep: 6th Impact|DEEP 6 Impact]]
|{{dts|format=dmy|2002|9|7}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:05
|[[Tokyo]], Japan
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 1–1
|Kengo Watanabe
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|[[2002 in Deep#Deep: 4th Impact|DEEP 4 Impact]]
|{{dts|format=dmy|2002|3|30}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:52
|[[Nagoya]], Japan
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Kengo Watanabe
|TKO (broken arm)
|[[2001 in Deep#Deep: 2nd Impact|DEEP 2 Impact]]
|{{dts|format=dmy|2001|8|18}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:50
|[[Yokohama]], Japan
|{{small|Openweight debut.}}
{{end}}

==''Luchas de Apuestas'' record==
{{See also|Lucha libre#Luchas de Apuestas|l1=Luchas de Apuestas}}
{|class="wikitable sortable" width=100%  style="text-align: center"
!width=20% scope="col"|Winner (wager)
!width=20% scope="col"|Loser (wager)
!width=20% scope="col"|Location
!width=20% scope="col"|Event
!width=15% scope="col"|Date
!class="unsortable" width=5% scope="col"|Notes
|-
|Dos Caras Jr. (mask) || Darketo (mask) || Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes || Live event || {{dts|6 March 2003}} ||<ref name="ArenaMexico"/>
|-
|El Patrón Alberto (hair) || [[Brian Cage]] (hair) || Mexico City || ''[[Triplemanía XXIII]]'' || {{dts|9 August 2015}} || <ref name=CageApuesta>{{cite web|url=http://superluchas.com/el-patron-alberto-rapa-a-brian-cage-en-triplemania-xxiii/|title=El Patrón Alberto rapa a Brian Cage en Triplemania XXIII|first=Eduardo|last=Cano Vela|date=9 August 2015|access-date=9 August 2015|work=[[Súper Luchas]]|language=es}}</ref>
|}

== See also ==
*[[List of professional wrestlers by MMA record]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

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