Ex-WWE Champion Faces Firing If He Loses Next Match — Official Announcement
Alberto El Patron, widely recognized by WWE fans as Alberto Del Rio, is facing a pivotal crossroads in his wrestling career.
Now active in the Mexican promotion AAA, Patron has been officially warned that if he loses his next high-stakes match, he will be forced to leave the company. This ultimatum adds significant pressure on the former WWE World Champion, who has experienced both great triumphs and setbacks throughout his professional journey.
Ex-WWE Champion Alberto El Patron On Verge of Firing
Alberto El Patron recently lost the AAA Mega Championship to fellow top-tier talent El Hijo del Vikingo during the Worlds Collide event held in June 2025. Following this defeat, the former champion’s position within AAA has become increasingly precarious.
In a dramatic turn of events during a recent show, Patron was ejected from the faction El Ojo, signaling growing tensions and uncertainty about his future role in the promotion. Dorian delivered a stark message to Patron after a tribute to him and his father, indicating that his job is now on the line. If Patron cannot secure a victory in his impending one-on-one bout against El Mesías at the end of the month, he will be compelled to exit AAA permanently.
EL OJO TRAICIONA AL PATRÓN ALBERTO… Y DORIAN TIENE UNA SORPRESA MÁS. 😱#AlianzasAAA 💫 desde San Luis Potosí. pic.twitter.com/eiXmtEkdWP
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) July 17, 2025
Alberto Del Rio gained international fame during his WWE tenure as a multiple-time world champion and an engaging top-card performer. After his release from the Stamford-based promotion, he transitioned to AAA, where he revitalized his wrestling career.
In 2025, WWE’s acquisition of AAA led to cross-promotional events like Worlds Collide, offering renewed exposure for wrestlers such as Patron. However, reports indicate that the Triple H-led currently has no intention of utilizing Alberto El Patron in any capacity within their promotion.