Alberto El Patron (formerly known as Alberto Del Rio in WWE) had a highly captivating main event showdown against El Hijo del Vikingo inside a Steel Cage at the AAA Triplemania Regia 2025 event. Following a spectacular match, El Patron failed to dethrone Vikingo for his AAA Mega Championship and lost the bout.
El Patron has been hinting at major directions over the last few months. Following this defeat, the time might have come for that transition. So here are three possible directions for El Patron after a crushing defeat:
3. A Move to CMLL & AEW Wrestling Promotions
Much like AAA, another major wrestling promotion in Mexico is CMLL (Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre). It is also the home to some of the most remarkable talents in the wrestling world, like Mistico, Gran Guerrero, Último Dragoncito, Templario, and many other remarkable luchadors in the business.
Following Alberto El Patron’s defeat at AAA TripleMania Regia, he could choose to explore CMLL as his next proving ground. This could even lead to a handful of talent exchange appearances in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). El Patron wrestling in Tony Khan’s company could be an exciting new creative direction for his career and establish him as the mainstream star he once was in the wrestling world.
2. The Feud with El Hijo del Vikingo Continues with a Twist
Despite ending in the losing column at TripleMania Regia 2025, Alberto El Patron’s quest to capture the AAA Mega Championship might not be over. Moreover, witnessing the Steel Cage match between him and El Hijo del Vikingo, the fans were mesmerized, which could pave the way for another match between the duo for the title.
¡HIJO DEL VIKINGO RETIENE EL MEGACAMPEONATO AAA CONTRA EL PATRÓN ALBERTO! #TriplemaniaXXXIII #TriplemaniaRegia pic.twitter.com/QNNu3WD99Z
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) June 16, 2025
However, El Patron might have to put something on the line to get another shot at the championship. This could put his career in AAA at stake, and if he lost, he would have to leave AAA for good and explore opportunities in the outside wrestling world.
1. Alberto El Patron’s Grand Return to WWE
Alberto El Patron rose to prominence in the professional wrestling world for his stints in WWE. He had an accomplished career in the promotion, winning multiple titles and accolades. However, his personal demons and major controversies led to his exit from the company many years ago.
¡La nueva era llegó! 😤💪
Alberto del Río habla sobre la influencia de la WWE en nuestra lucha libre#DeporTV pic.twitter.com/fNQQ2wBLVU
— Los Protagonistas (@losprota) May 29, 2025
With WWE acquiring AAA this year, El Patron’s return could be on the horizon now. Moreover, it could happen in the coming weeks, and he could reclaim a top spot in the current landscape of the company.