WWE parts ways with Alberto Del Rio

Published Sep. 9, 2016 10:35 a.m. ET

Barry Werner

Alberto Del Rio's run with the WWE is over.

The company and wrestler announced Friday they have come to an agreement and he will be exiting.

Del Rio has been under a suspension for violation of WWE's Wellness Program.

My business relationship with @WWE has come to an end in good terms...thanks for the opportunities they gave me.
Termine mi relación con WWE
— Alberto Del Rio (@VivaDelRio) September 9, 2016

2 time WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio has been released by the WWE. @WWE @VivaDelRio #WWE pic.twitter.com/wAY9adISD7
— WWE Today In History (@WWE__History) September 9, 2016

Update:

WWE Has Released Alberto Del Rio He'll Announce Joining AAA/Lucha Underground In A Press Conference Today pic.twitter.com/msecRISNGZ
— Slice Wrestling (@EntSlice) September 9, 2016

#WWE just formally announced the release of Alberto Del Rio. His press conference in Mexico later today should be fun.
— Jason Solomon (@solomonster) September 9, 2016

Del Rio was not wished well in his future endeavours. https://t.co/IzKojMUaeO
— Martin Bentley (@themib) September 9, 2016