As noted last night, WWE released Alberto Del Rio due to unprofessional conduct & an a altercation with an employee.
A source has reported to PWInsider that Del Rio allegedly slapped a WWE.com worker at this week’s TV tapings. The story being reported is that Del Rio said he was responding to something said that he felt was racist in nature.
It appears that WWE will not be commenting on the situation beyond what the announcement that was made on their website Thursday.
There is reports that Del Rio has expressed interest in leaving WWE when his contract expired. Del Rio’s contract was set to expire some time this year.
Source: Wrestling Inc & PWInsider:
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