The figure of Alberto del Río, “The Patron”, former WWE wrestler and one of the most recognized names in Mexican wrestling in recent decades, has once again placed himself at the center of controversy after his recent arrest in San Luis Potosí for alleged family violence against his wife Mary Carmen Rodríguez Lucero.
The case has not only revived interest in his current legal status, but has also put under review a path marked by controversial episodes inside and outside the ring, ranging from public altercations to serious accusations in Mexico and the United States.
Over the years, José Alberto Rodríguez Chucuanhis real name, has accumulated a series of incidents that have impacted both his professional career and his ipublic image. From conflicts with companies like WWE, through complaints of violence in personal relationships, to accusations of serious crimes that reached judicial authorities, the fighter history reflects a constant of controversies that have accompanied his sporting achievements.
Below are the seven most relevant scandals that have marked his career.
Fired from WWE after an altercation with an employee (2014)
The first major international controversy of Alberto del Rio was produced in 2014. According to the official version of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)the fighter was fired for “unprofessional conduct” after being involved in an incident with a member of staff.
According to company sources and press reports, the altercation arose after the employee carried out a racist comment towards the Mexican, which detonated a physical reaction by Del Río.
After his departure, the fighter publicly denounced the existence of discriminatory attitudes within the organization. This episode marked his temporary departure from WWE and led him to resume his career in Mexico and other international promotions.
Public altercation and domestic disturbance with Paige (2017)
In 2017, Alberto del Rio He made the news again after an incident with his then partner, the British wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis (“Paige”). The incident occurred at the Orlando airport, where witnesses witnessed an argument and struggle.
The police intervened and classified the incident as domestic disturbance, without charges being filed. Both protagonists avoided further statements, although the relationship was later described as “toxic” in interviews and entertainment media.
The episode was the first in a series of incidents that, over time, would be interpreted as part of a pattern of personal conflicts in the wrestler’s life.
Arrest for family violence after complaint by Paige (2018)
In 2018, Paige denounced Alberto del Rio for alleged family violence in USA. The fighter was arrested by local authorities, although the case did not prosper judicially and no formal charges were filed.
Neither of them made public statements about the incident, which remained as a precedent in the list of conflictive and personal episodes of the former world champion.
Texas Aggravated Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Indictment (2020)
On May 3, 2020, Alberto del Rio was arrested in San Antonio, Texasafter the complaint of his ex-partner Reyna Quintero. The Bexar County prosecutor’s office formally charged him with aggravated kidnapping and four counts of sexual assault.
According to the complaint, the victim stated that she was tied with boxing bandages, gagged and subjected to sexual assault for several hours, between May 3 and 4. Furthermore, he reported that the fighter destroyed his cell phone and laptoptried burn your passport and gave him blows to the head. The officers who responded to the emergency call found visible injuries on the victim, according to police reports.
The legal process advanced and bail was set at 50,000 dollarss. If found guilty, Del Río faced a sentence of up to 99 years in prison for aggravated kidnapping and even 20 years for each count of sexual assault. The case remained open until December 2021.
In December 2021, the judicial process took a definitive turn. Reyna Quinterothe complainant, declared that she had lied in her accusations, which led the prosecution to close the file and completely exonerate Alberto del Rio of the charges.
The fighter published an official statement on social networks: “The Honorable Judicial System of the state of Texas has officially released (dismissed) Mr. Alberto Rodríguez, known in the industry as Alberto Del Río or Alberto El Patrón. In this way, he is officially exonerated of all charges against him”. He thanked the judicial system, his legal team and those who supported him during the process, and announced his return to the ring.
Suspension for violent conduct in AAA (2020)
In 2020, Alberto del Rio was suspended for six months by the AAA Worldwide Wrestling (AAA) and the local commission of Tijuana. The sanction was imposed following an incident in which threw a chair at a fan during an event, after a verbal altercation from the stands.
The images circulated on social networks and caused negative reactions in the national wrestling scene. The AAA and the commission made the decision immediately to avoid future incidents and set a disciplinary precedent.
Incidents of violence on television and reality shows (2025)
The behavior of Alberto del Rio Outside the ring it has also been a source of controversy on Mexican television. In 2025, during the promotion of a fight AAA in the program “Come the Joy”, physically attacked the fighter Viking King and broke a table on the set.
That same year, in reality show “La Granja VIP”, had several altercations with the actor Eleazar Gomez and with other participants. He was automatically nominated on the show after making physical contact with another contestant.
Various testimonies from members of the production and other participants, such as Alfredo Adamereported episodes of aggressive behavior.
Arrest in San Luis Potosí for alleged family violence against his wife (2026)
On April 6, 2026, Alberto del Rio was arrested in San Luis Potosi after an emergency call made by his wife, Mary Carmen Rodríguez Lucero. According to the first reports, the victim reported physical and verbal attacks.
Staff of the State Civil Guard found Mary Carmen with visible injuries to his face and arms, and detained the fighter at the family home. He was transferred to the State Attorney General’s Office to face charges of family violence and injuries committed against women based on gender.
This episode had antecedents: a month before, Mary Carmen Rodríguez Lucero He tried to ask for help, sending a WhatsApp message to the journalist Blonde Flowerin which he expressed: “I went through a situation with my husband, it was an impulse on my part, I’ve already changed my mind. I don’t want to bother or make things bigger”. The current news is under investigation, and Del Río’s wife remains under medical and legal protection.
Who is Alberto del Río, “El Patrón”
José Alberto Rodríguez Chucuan was born on May 25, 1977 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He is the son of the legendary fighter Two Faces and nephew of Thousand Masks. He is 1.95 meters tall and weighs 100 kilograms. He has a degree in architecture from Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí.
In his amateur stage, he stood out as a Greco-Roman wrestler, obtaining medals in the Central American and Caribbean Games and in the Pan American Gamesand was selected nationally for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, although Mexico did not send a team. He began his professional career as Two Faces Jr. and reached the international peak in WWEwhere he became the first Mexican to win the Royal Rumble and the Money in the Bank the same year, in addition to winning nine world championships in different promotions. He has been champion in AAA, CMLL, WWE, TNAand other foreign companies.
He has worked as a professional mixed martial arts fighter, president of Combat Americas and, from 2022, commentator in Spanish for the UFC. He is the father of three children: Sofía, Joseph and Stephanie Rodríguez.
