The Very Latest Backstage Details on Alberto Del Rio’s New WWE Contract, How Much Money He is Reportedly Making, AAA Situation

October 30, 2015

Earlier this week, The Wrestling Observer reported that Alberto Del Rio’s new WWE deal calls for a downside guarantee of about $1.45 million for the next year. A downside guarantee means regardless of what might happen to Alberto Del Rio during the course of the next year, particularly where it concerns injuries or his position on the card, he is guaranteed to make at least $1.45 million in the year.

Both The Wrestling Observer and PWInsider.com have posted updates on Del Rio’s downside guarantee, and note it’s not even close to $1.45 million, and in reality that figure is likely three times what his actual downside guarantee is.

As for why Del Rio returned to WWE, the main reason appears to be money, as he simply wanted to go back to WWE after the deal with Lucha Underground fell apart.

Del Rio is still the AAA Mega Champion, and AAA could end up on the losing end of the situation as it’s very likely Vince McMahon will not allow one of his top guys to lose on another promotion’s TV show. So even though Del Rio still has AAA dates left to fulfill, it’s entirely possible he will not return to AAA at all to drop the title.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.