During the AAA TripleMania XXXIII event held on Saturday night at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, enthusiastic fans voiced their desire to see Alberto El Patron return to the wrestling promotion. This chant erupted while Rey Mysterio was present in the ring to induct the celebrated Mexican wrestler Konnan into the AAA Hall of Fame. Recognizing the crowd’s demand, Mysterio responded in Spanish, promising,
“I’ll bring him. Wait on me.”
This moment signals a potential comeback of Alberto El Patron, an important figure for AAA fans.
Background on Alberto El Patron’s Departure and Potential Comeback
Alberto El Patron left AAA following a loss to El Mesias on July 25 in Mexico City, as per a pre-match stipulation tied to the bout. According to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, there are currently no active plans for El Patron to compete in the U.S. wrestling market, but this could change. Many within <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE recognize his value, given his strong presence and popularity in AAA. Meltzer noted El Patron’s ability to carry himself like a major star, identifying him as either a potential top heel on WWE’s main roster or a leading face in AAA.
Challenges Affecting Alberto El Patron’s Wrestling Career
Meltzer also pointed out the challenges surrounding El Patron, particularly due to negative social media reactions. This backlash contributed to the decision to strip him of the AAA World Championship, a title that was subsequently awarded to El Hijo del Vikingo. Plans initially involved positioning El Hijo del Vikingo as the world champion and the face of AAA, with hopes of featuring him prominently on WWE programming. These developments highlight the complexities related to El Patron’s standing in both AAA and potentially WWE.
Community Reaction and Future Possibilities
The vocal support from AAA fans during TripleMania XXXIII underscores the ongoing interest in Alberto El Patron’s return. Rey Mysterio’s public commitment to bringing him back suggests that discussions or negotiations might be underway to facilitate this. If El Patron does make a comeback, it could significantly impact AAA’s roster dynamics, offering fresh storytelling opportunities and renewed fan engagement. Meanwhile, industry observers will watch closely to see if WWE will reconsider incorporating him into their main roster, given their current stance and the wrestler’s strong performances in Mexico.
“I’ll bring him. Wait on me.” —Rey Mysterio
“As of right now, there are no plans for Alberto El Patron in the U.S. market, But that could change. The belief is he will return to AAA soon. There are those in WWE who do want him on the main roster as they see his work as excellent in AAA (his matches are nothing but he does carry himself like a major superstar), since he was the most over guy and see him now as a guy who can be a major heel on the main roster or the top face on the AAA roster.” —Dave Meltzer
“However there is the negative baggage, including the social media reaction to him. That led to them taking the title off him and going with El Hijo del Vikingo, who the original idea would be the world champion and face of the Mexico promotion and also get exposure on major WWE television in an initial idea.” —Dave Meltzer
