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See ya Alberto!
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I wasn't ready for this.
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Oh cool. I can't wait for all the reports to come out on what he did.
And then for him to be "re-signed" a week or two later. |
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Could never get into him.
He was by no means bad, either in the ring or on the mic, but he didn't stand out to me either. He was just there. |
Cool , he was not a big deal/that interesting.
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Wow.
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Hope he kicked Adam Rose in the balls or something. Hate that guy.
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Wonder what happened. We won't really be missing much though.
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But now who is going to wrestle Dolph Ziggler on every single show for no reason?
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Getting released was his destiny.
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wasnt he retiring this summer anyway, wonder whos ass he kicked, wonder if he will show up in japan for bound for glory.
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Damn, that sucks.
Was just thinking on Monday after his match with Ambrose how much I love watching the guy's matches... and made a little wish that they would do something to "fix" him and make him a big player again... |
Well they fixed him. Way to go Lock Jaw.
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This is a little shocking, but I do not even care. He always seemed to take up a spot that another, more interesting member of the roster could have occupied and succeeded at. He was a great worker, but really bland and vanilla, which was probably a big fault of the writers and not really his own.
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He was truly a victim of the title unification.
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He was a victim of WWE booking not knowing how to keep more than 2 guys interesting at the same time. He had the rasslin' skill, the look, the charisma... With some writers who could consistently book him in something compelling he could have been a big deal.
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Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez have arrived in the Impact Zone.
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Iv'e heard about many wrestlers having altercations in the back.
I wonder if maybe it was one of the divas? |
I'm thinking maybe Kevin Dunn. Because the wrestlers and the divas aren't employees.
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Some highlights from his career
Alberto wins the prestigious World Heavyweight Championship for the first time <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kftQ_jLto8E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Alberto wins the second most prestigious WWE Championship for the first time <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wLBRGW2oETA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> The infamous Alberto Del Rio vs Ricardo Rodriguez classic <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/p0lOsAUdUE4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> When Alberto Del Rio main-evented Wrestlemania as the World's Heavyweight Champion <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ooBdfbRMvyw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> When Alberto Del Rio faced the chihuahua - Rey Mysterio in his first ever WWE match <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/o_hjNb0RXts" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Well, I wasn't expecting this, but then again, who was?
As Smelly Meatball pointed out, it must have been something pretty serious, as he didn't get wished the best in his future endeavours, like the WWE usually does when they release someone. From what I've read, Del Rio is a bit of a dick in real life/has a short fuse, so I'm guessing he must have gotten into a fight/argument with someone who is pretty important in the company, and this is his punishment. |
Dammit :(
Big Del Rio fan. Never saw a bad match from him. Though I wish he would have gone back to flaunting his wealth and piss, I always enjoyed seeing him. Never tuned him out like I do with Adam Rose or Bo Dallas. |
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He showed the ability to be an awesome cocky face in his feud with Big Show. He played off a comedic love/hate relationship with Ricardo perfectly as a face. After that it was all downhill though.
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Wow I wonder what he did!
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I think I am one of the only people who greatly enjoyed Alberto Del Rio as a face.
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Also, I was the first to make Alberto Del Rio a Heavyweight Champion in the chronicles of ARMCHAIR WARFARE.
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We noted before that WWE did not use Alberto Del Rio's real name when announcing his release from the company this evening. It's also interesting that they did not wish him the best in his future endeavors.
For what it's worth, Rob Feinstein of RF Video wrote on his Facebook that Del Rio was involved in a backstage incident at the recent WWE TV tapings. RF claimed that Del Rio had words with an employee who works for WWE's social media department and allegedly slapped him. This should be taken as strictly rumor for now. We've noted how Del Rio has expressed interest in leaving WWE and returning to Mexico once his deal expired this year. |
so he pulled a Cornette?
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Anywho, I'm not sad, but I am quite shocked at this. Del Rio wasn't shit... he was just not at a main event level. If they would have had him go after the IC/US strap, I could get behind that. For now, we shall call him by his proper Lucha name. Destello en la Cazuela |
Honestly. He bored me. Curious to see what happened to cause his firing.
The one memory I actually enjoyed of him was life. Christmas Eve episode where he ran over Santa Claus with his car starting one of the funniest chants I've ever heard "You killed Santa.... You killed Santa" LOL then he proceeded to have a street fight with Cena that was a lot more entertaining then I expected. This was the kick off to his face turn which may have lead to his downfall from relevancy. |
Surprising, but nothing of value of lost.
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Since there is no one for Sheamus to wrestle 800 times on television now, might as well get rid of him too.
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I think we can safely say now that WWE's butchering of ADR is completely and his initial push didn't mean anything... Santino should have won that Rumble, dammit.
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Del Rio was probably the most smoothest performer in the company. Everything he didbwas so effortless. Loved his matches with Sheamus.
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DAMAS Y CABALLEROS! THERE GOES, ALBERTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Sad to see him really go. Actually liked the guy. Either as a heel or a face. Worth noting that Timekeeper Mark Yeaton got released also. Which makes me wonder if this is actually a round of cuts starting to happen? |
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Does this make Sin Cara or El Torito Mexico's greatest export?
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Juan Cena
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<font color=goldenrod>He wasn't wished the best in his future endeavors.</font>
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Moderator Damage Control Post:
Evening gents, just overheard the news about ADR. I know he was a favorite among countless posters here and guests as well. You have to understand that your actions and words can touch others around in an uncomfortable way. YOU MUST NOT RESORT TO THREATS OF PEDOPHILIA VSG is a post or two away from getting tickets to see Rey Mysterio lose himself to the music, the moment, he wants it. If you need solace don't hesitate to leave a PM and we'll see what Ryan Clark can do for you. |
I feel safer now
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This is the biggest travesty in wrestling history since last week when mg hursts mom refused to give him a ride to play wrestler with those nice casatt boys.
Seriously tho its not like WWE was doing anything with del rio anyway... |
I'm really just interested to find out what exactly happened.
His matches were generally good or at least passable--I really enjoyed his title match with Christian--it's just that he stopped having anything to do, so his matches essentially became "Here's a guy who's doing nothing who's going to beat X or Y who could use a win to keep their momentum." Also he was good for killing Sin Cara Classic. |
Figured something was weird. On Main Event he basically turned face speaking Spanish to the Loredo Texas crowd. He then issues a challenge to face Swagger who was booed a bit. Del Rio tapped out clean to the Patriot Lock in the match.
I know he's been wanting to retire for awhile now. Pretty shitty way to leave though. What happened? |
Now who is Kallisto going to have a million matches with when he debuts on the main roster?
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Remember when Jack Swagger vs Alberto Del Rio was the World Title Match at WrestleMania?
lolwhat? |
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I just want to point out that water brain Ryan Clark said he was going to "go back overseas" to mexico. Overseas...to mexico.... from america....
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Also I'm going to need a new sig.. my dancing del Rio sig is obsolete...
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Never enjoyed him, wont miss him.
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Good wrestler, but was stuck at stage 1 when it comes to character and personality, never really evolved past his original gimmick, and he's been stale for years. They tried a number of times, have exhausted every option at this point, and so I'm glad they've called it a day.
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I feel like a lot of people are putting his lack of character development on him. The guy had charisma and especially during his debut feud with Mysterio and his face turn, he showed plenty of personality. If you don't give someone shit to work with for a story and they just float around aimlessly for years, they're not gonna be interesting though. I don't care who it is.
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Agree completely, that's not on him, and it's the same for a lot of guys - they'll come in with a fresh act, but it never goes beyond that one note joke. We're seeing a lot of the same thing with Wyatt right now.
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too bad mvp allready used the rich invester angle del rio would have been good for that
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They can just re-run it again.
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Maybe he is flying from Florida to Mexico
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He had the best enziguri since Owen
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If that story is true, I can't believe he was fired for it. Especially considering Vince supposedly gets a hardon for men acting manly.
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I'm sorry, the idea that that is "racist" is absurd.
Also, given that people are constantly wanking about WWE's supposed inconsistencies on their anti-bullying activities, one might point out that Del Rio was fired for intimidating and then physically assaulting someone who didn't respond favorably to his demands for an apology is pretty much right in line with the anti-bullying stance. Especially given that a "social media director" is probably not the kind of person likely to whip out some mad fat self-defense moves. |
Still pretty gay.
Sounds like guy had it coming. |
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>(1/2) <a href="https://twitter.com/VivaDelRio">@VivaDelRio</a> is responsible for his own actions. If you’re angry at anyone, be angry at Alberto.</p>— WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE/statuses/497845523437875202">August 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>(2/2) There’s no excuse for a pro athlete not to conduct themselves in a professional manner.</p>— WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE/statuses/497845542731653120">August 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
Whether the guy had I coming or not, no reason for Del Rio to smack him just for talking back to him. Firing him for unprofessional conduct seems justified to me.
Also, lol a those tweets, obviously hit a raw nerve with some people. |
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Can't see how any of y'all can say that Del Rio deserved to get fired over this. If the rumors are true, and that's a big if, then the prick had it coming. This bullshit about being allowed to say whatever you want without consequences is moronic. You can't talk shit about an over 6 foot tall and 250 pound man and not expect him to beat your ass.
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But if someone isn't a minority, I don't really expect them to sincerely understand what it feels like, though. |
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....which is something that we still don't know. although i do love speculation based on very little information. made the "chris benoit is dead" thread a great read 7 years later.
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But if Del Rio smacking the guy was the result of the guy being smug about a racial comment he made, Del Rio is still in the wrong, but its a bit more justifiable than just "Alberto got mad and smacked the social media guy." |
Ryback used to bully people all the time though.
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Don't be a bully be a star! Del Rio stands up for himself and gets fired. Don't be a star at all I guess.
If what happened the way the reports say it is then it's bullshit. The guy deserved to get his ass kicked and lucky he just got slapped. Racist comment. Making it seem Del Rio is Consuela. He probably wanted to ask Del Rio if they were out of lemon pledge. Did Del Rio deserve to be fired? <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/MF283pORG2E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
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Wonder what they would do if Cena slapped someone.
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If so, he was not only upset about racisim, but the guy was steamming his gimmick! Sounds like he deserved what he got like Bubba got from Kong. ... but you already know that. |
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It looks like that wink was really difficult to pull off.
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And he's gotta almost stop his smug smile because he needs to use so many face muscles on winking.
Who has to put that much effort into a wink? What the h? |
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