Early Life and Education of Alberto Del Rio: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Alberto Del Rio, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

José Alberto Rodríguez Chucuan, known as Alberto Del Rio (WWE) and Alberto El Patrón (Impact Wrestling), is a Mexican professional wrestler, promoter, commentator, and mixed martial artist. He is currently signed with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), where he holds the AAA Mega Championship for the second time. He gained prominence in WWE and Impact Wrestling using the aforementioned ring names.

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May 1977: Alberto Del Rio's Birth

On May 1977, José Alberto Rodríguez Chucuan, known as Alberto Del Rio, was born. He is a Mexican professional wrestler, promoter, sports commentator, and mixed martial artist.

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January 2009: Turned down initial WWE Offer

In January 2009, Alberto Del Rio turned down the WWE's initial offer due to concerns that were later addressed in a subsequent contract.

April 2009: Turn to Villainous Persona

On 11 April 2009, Alberto Del Rio cemented his villainous persona, becoming a rudo in CMLL.

May 2016: Public Relationship with Paige

In May 2016, Alberto Rodríguez and Saraya-Jade Bevis (Paige) went public with their relationship.

June 2016: Divorce Filing

In June 2016, Angela Velkei filed for divorce from Alberto Rodríguez, stating that their marriage ended the previous month due to adultery.

October 2016: Engagement to Paige

In October 2016, Alberto Rodríguez became engaged to Saraya-Jade Bevis, known as Paige.

2016: Opening of La Cantinita Restaurant

In 2016, Alberto Rodríguez opened a restaurant in San Antonio, Texas, named La Cantinita.

November 2017: Closure of La Cantinita Restaurant

In November 2017, Alberto Rodríguez's restaurant, La Cantinita, in San Antonio, Texas, closed.

2017: Split with Paige

In late 2017, Alberto Rodríguez and Saraya-Jade Bevis (Paige) ended their relationship.

May 2018: Became a Naturalized U.S. Citizen

On May 24, 2018, Alberto Rodríguez became a naturalized citizen of the United States.

May 2020: Arrest in San Antonio, Texas

On May 9, 2020, Alberto Rodríguez was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, for allegedly battering and sexually assaulting his girlfriend. He was charged with sexual assault and assault causing bodily harm and released on $50,000 bail on May 10.

December 2021: Charges Dropped

In December 10, 2021, the charges against Alberto Rodriguez stemming from his May 2020 arrest were ultimately dropped.

April 2022: Requests Blood Donations for Hospitalized Ex-Wife

On April 28, 2022, Alberto Del Río shared a video requesting blood donations for his ex-wife, Angela Velkei, who was hospitalized in Naucalpan, Mexico.