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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Security drags ex WWE star off daytime TV show after physical clash
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Former WWE superstar Albert El Patron was dragged off a TV set by security after appearing to snap during an interview. The 48-year-old wrestler, best known to WWE fans as Albert Del Rio, was on TV Azteca's morning show Venga La Alegria to promote this weekend's TV tapings in Mexico City. He was on the programme when Vikingo, the father of his opponent El Hijo del Vikingo, appeared and confronted him about the bout. Things took a chaotic turn, as El Patron attacked him and shoved him to the ground, with a woman shouting for security as the former world champion put his hands on a member of staff. He was seen pushing a man who appeared to be a presenter, while security dragged the wrestler away amid plenty of shouting. TV Azteca and the presenters have claimed the incident was real, according to local media, although it appears to have been a stunt to promote this weekend's show. El Patron will defend the AAA Mega Championship against El Hijo Del Vikingo this weekend, when he's expected to drop the title. WWE recently announced it had purchased the AAA Lucha Libre promotion, and the controversial star isn't expected to be part of their plans. Vikingo is set to face Raw star Chad Gable at WWE and AAA's Worlds Collide event on June 7, and an advert ran for the match on Raw this week promoting it as a AAA Mega Championship bout with Vikingo defending, seemingly spoiling this weekend's AAA shows. Announcing the AAA acquisition in April over WrestleMania weekend, Paul 'Triple H' Levesque said: 'AAA has a rich cultural heritage with some of the most passionate fans in the world and it's an honor to work with the Peña family to embark on this journey. 'By bringing together WWE's global capabilities and AAA's amazing tradition, we look forward to an exciting future filled with new opportunities.' And AAA General Manager Dorian Roldán Peña added: 'AAA has been a family-operated promotion for over three decades and our trust could not be better placed than with one of the biggest sports entertainment businesses in the world.' The company, which was founded in 1992 by Antonio Peña, has seen the likes of WWE Hall of Famers Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio, and current Raw star Penta, pass through their doors. More Trending As Alberto Del Rio, El Patron spent four years on the main roster between 2010 and 2014, before being let go 'due to unprofessional conduct and an altercation with an employee'. In 2020, El Patron was arrested and later faced charges of aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault towards his then-girlfriend. View More » The charges were dropped due to a missing witness in December 2021, and the wrestler was cleared. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: TV fans can't stop watching controversial show's new season despite 'hating it' MORE: The White Lotus fans terrified season 4 will be delayed after major announcement MORE: And Just Like That season 3 is fixing my biggest issue with the show
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alberto Del Rio sparks chaos on talk show amid WWE return rumors
Image via WWE Former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio has once again found himself at the center of controversy after a shocking altercation on a live Mexican talk show. Known for his fiery temper and past disciplinary issues, Del Rio - now wrestling under the name Alberto El Patron - was involved in a physical confrontation that has sparked widespread debate online and may jeopardize his rumored return to WWE. Heated segment turns violent on Mexican TV The incident occurred during an appearance on the TV Azteca morning show Venga La Alegría, where Del Rio was promoting his upcoming AAA Mega Championship defense against El Hijo del Vikingo. Tensions flared when a video message introduced Vikingo's father, who unexpectedly walked onto the set. The situation quickly spiraled out of control as Del Rio ripped off his own shirt and began assaulting Vikingo's father, punching him repeatedly while production staff and security attempted to intervene. Footage of the moment shows Del Rio throwing a chair and getting physical with a show crew member, prompting a woman to scream for him to leave the set. He eventually stormed off, leaving chaos in his wake. This isn't the first time Del Rio has crossed the line. He was previously released by WWE in 2014 for what the company described as "unprofessional conduct" after slapping a staff member over an alleged racist remark. Despite multiple controversies over the years, recent reports suggest that WWE has been in talks to re-sign him as part of a broader deal with AAA talent. WWE comeback in doubt? Super Luchas' Editor-in-Chief Ernesto Ocamo recently claimed that WWE has signed several AAA stars - including Del Rio, El Hijo del Vikingo, and others - with speculation that they may appear at the upcoming WWE Worlds Collide event in June. Del Rio is currently AAA's reigning Mega Champion, but many fans now believe the title may be transferred to Vikingo soon, potentially clearing the way for Del Rio's return to WWE programming. Reactions to the incident have been mixed. While some fans speculated the fight may have been a kayfabe (scripted) moment to promote the upcoming match, others criticized Del Rio for his erratic behavior. 'Triple H won't want loose cannons like him back,' one fan wrote on social media. With WWE looking to clean up its image and focus on global expansion, Del Rio's latest outburst raises serious questions about whether he truly fits into the company's long-term plans. For now, fans will have to wait and watch if this shocking act was part of a storyline - or the latest in a series of real-life missteps.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Spoils Upcoming Title Match Involving Alberto Del Rio
Spoiler alert — Alberto Del Rio might not be the AAA Mega Champion much longer. On June 7, WWE will host Worlds Collide, with talents from Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and AAA competing. One of the cross-promotional matches will pit WWE Raw star Chad Gable against AAA's El Hijo Del Vikingo. Advertisement Per an advertisement on this week's episode of Raw, this match will be for the AAA Mega Championship. The problem? Neither Vikingo nor Gable currently holds the AAA Mega Championship. That distinction currently belongs to Alberto El Patron, who WWE fans formerly know as Alberto Del Rio. Last August, Alberto defeated Nic Nemeth to claim the title. Looking ahead, he is slated to defend it against Vikingo at AAA's May 31 show in Mexico. Given the fact that WWE is now promoting Vikingo vs. Gable for the Mega Championship, it seems that they also spoiled the finish to Vikingo vs. Alberto, with the challenger soon becoming the new champion. Vikingo and Gable crossed paths on Raw this week, beginning with the latter landing a cheap shot on the former, who was sitting at ringside. Vikingo later turned the tables during Gable's Money in the Bank qualifier by nailing him with a kick as Gable stood atop the turnbuckle. Advertisement This move allowed Dragon Lee to connect a stomp to Gable. Penta then capitalized with a Mexican Destroyer to Lee and a Penta Driver on Gable for the win. Last month, WWE announced that it had acquired AAA. Vikingo was one of the many talents present at the time of the groundbreaking announcement. RELATED: Report: The Latest On Alberto Del Rio's WWE Status The post WWE Spoils Upcoming Title Match Involving Alberto Del Rio appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE accidentally reveals the result of Vikingo's AAA Mega Championship bout ahead of Worlds Collide?
WWE might have accidentally revealed the result of an important title match coming up in Mexico. During the May 26 episode of Raw, a match graphic for the Worlds Collide event showed Chad Gable vs El Hijo del Vikingo for the AAA Mega Championship. The problem? Vikingo isn't the champion yet. The current AAA Mega Champion is Alberto El Patron, also known as Alberto Del Rio. He's supposed to defend the title against Vikingo on May 31. But with WWE already promoting the Gable vs Vikingo bout as a title match, it seems like they've quietly spoiled the May 31 result. Unless something changes, it looks like Vikingo will beat El Patron and walk into Worlds Collide as the new champion. Some fans had already guessed this might happen. Even though El Patron has returned to AAA, he hasn't been part of any WWE programming. Vikingo, on the other hand, has made recent appearances and is seen as one of the key figures in this WWE x AAA partnership. So the idea of him winning the title and defending it on WWE turf makes sense. Still, revealing it early like this? That's not the smoothest move. WWE and Alberto Del Rio: A rocky past WWE likely never planned to include El Patron in any crossover content. Their relationship with him has been difficult over the years. He was once a top name in the company, even winning the WWE and World Heavyweight Titles. But since his release in 2016, he's had multiple controversies, legal troubles, and public fallouts with the company. WWE advertised El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Chad Gable at Worlds Collide as being for the AAA Mega Championship 👀Vikingo will challenge Alberto El Patron for the title on May 31.#WWERaw While he's resurfaced in AAA, WWE has kept their distance. Reports say the company doesn't want to associate with him on screen, which could be why they're ready to move the belt onto someone like Vikingo. The title match on May 31 was probably meant to be a stepping stone, not a main feature. Now, thanks to a simple graphic on Raw, fans know what's likely coming. Not the biggest mistake WWE has made but not ideal either.
