Posted in: WWE Alberto Del Rio Reveals Why WWE Isn't Focusing on Mexico, Injury Update on NXT Star
By Marc Middleton
Jan 30, 2013 - 8:14:41 AM
- The following comes from Kris Zellner's Lucha Report:
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Alberto del Rio gave an interview with Yahoo! Deportes over the weekend where he admitted that Mexico isn’t in the WWE plans anymore due to declining a economy, attendances, ratings, and even piracy. ADR said that once WWE sees that a market is beyond saving in their minds then they would turn their attention to newer markets. ADR said that a couple of years ago Mexico was held in high regard by the promotion but their last tour there last year was considered a flop in their eyes with the lack of merchandise sold being a key factor in determining that the product just wasn’t hot anymore. ADR spoke of his future and said while he hopes to return to Mexico one day he feels a deep sense of gratitude to the WWE for giving him the opportunity that made him a superstar and they stood by him in very difficult situations. ADR said that the WWE is like family and when he retires he hopes to become a road agent where he will be able to share his experiences with younger talent to help them grow to become superstars like him.
- WWE NXT wrestler CJ Parker has been out of action for a few months with a wrist injury. Parker tweeted about how today is a "huge day" because he will be visiting doctors to find out when he is able to return.
