Ricardo Rodrguezs road to recovery hasnt just been about leaving WWE behindit was about surviving personal betrayal that nearly destroyed his life.
During an episode of TV Aztecas La Granja VIP, Alberto Del Ro dropped the heartbreaking truth behind his longtime friends spiral into alcoholism, revealing that Rodrguezs ex-wife cheated on him with his own brother.
The betrayal wasnt just emotionalit left Rodrguez financially devastated and homeless. Del Ro explained that the fallout pushed him into a deep depression that eventually led to alcohol dependency. Despite everything, Rodrguez fought his way out. Del Ro proudly shared that his friend has now been sober for over two years.
Rodrguez had stepped away from the wrestling world entirely during his darkest period, but eventually returnedthis time to run his own wrestling school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Del Ro also emphasized that even though Rodrguez is best known as a ring announcer, hes always been an excellent in-ring talent.
Ricardo Rodrguez went through hellstabbed in the back by the two people closest to him, left with nothing, and drowning in alcohol just to cope. But instead of letting it break him, he clawed his way out and rebuilt from the ground up. Now sober, running his own wrestling school, and back in the business he loves, Ricardo isnt just survivinghes thriving. If thats not a redemption arc, what is?
What would you do if your partner cheated with your own sibling? Do you think Ricardo deserves another big moment in the ring? Sound off in the comments and share your take.
