WWE not interested in bringing back former world champion under the Triple H regime - Reports

Judging by Fightful's latest report, WWE is seemingly not interested in bringing Alberto Del Rio back under the Triple H regime.

Del Rio was last seen on WWE TV in August 2016. He enjoyed two successful stints in WWE and is a former world champion. During his time away from the company, the Mexican star has opened up about a possible return on multiple occasions.

Del Rio recently had a chat with WrestlingNewsCo and stated that he hasn't spoken with the new administration regarding a potential comeback. Shortly after, a source told Fightful Select that WWE never seriously considered bringing Del Rio back.

"Even last year, when the old regime was still in place, Fightful was told by a WWE higher-up there was 'no f**king way' that Del Rio would be brought back. The same higher-up has now reiterated that sentiment, saying there were 'never any serious conversations or pitches' about a Del Rio return, not even from [John] Laurinaitis." [H/T Wrestletalk]

Fightful was also told that the 'talks' between Del Rio and John Laurinaitis were far from a legit discussion and were mostly him wondering if a return was possible. The outlet also heard from sources that people in WWE who could've made a Del Rio comeback possible were not "keen on him" even before he left the company during his second stint.

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Alberto Del Rio recently had major praise for the Triple H administration

While speaking with WrestlingNewsCo, Del Rio heaped praise on the new administration following Vince McMahon's retirement. The former world champion said that the Triple H-led management has been doing "fantastic things" lately.

Vince McMahon announced his retirement from WWE earlier this year via a tweet that took the wrestling industry by storm. Triple H has since been doing pretty well as WWE's Head of Creative. He recently brought back a long list of names that were let go when Vince McMahon was WWE's CEO.

Alberto Del Rio is a two-time WWE Champion and a two-time World Heavyweight Champion. He won the 2011 Royal Rumble match that featured 40 wrestlers.

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What do you think of Fightful's report? Do you think Del Rio will ever be brought back to WWE and given a lengthy run at the top again? Sound off in the comments section below.