Breaking News Reigns to challenge Punk at WrestleManiaPreview WWE releases Alberto Del Rio More Share OptionsMore Share OptionsShareclosefacebookxthreadsemail STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE and Jose Rodriguez (Alberto Del Rio) have mutually agreed upon the terms of his release as of today, September 9, 2016. Published on September 8, 2016 WWE.com Staff What's Trending on WWE.com 17:24 25 phenomenal AJ Styles moments: WWE Top 10 special edition, Feb. 8, 2026 40:43 Every Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk match ever: WWE Playlist The 30 best Instagram photos of the week: Feb. 8, 2026 43:59 Roman Reigns’ most iconic wins: WWE Playlist 08:06 10 brutal moments from Stephanie Vaquer vs. Raquel Rodriguez | Philly Street Fight: WWE Top 10 05:08 Every appearance of the “masked man”: WWE Playlist