WWE Hall of Famer says Alberto Del Rio (El Patron) is “the best wrestler in the world today”

During an episode of Something To Wrestle With that was published on March 25th 2025, WWE Hall of Famer JBL (John Layfield) commented on Alberto Del Rio (El Patron)’s performance at the AAA Rey De Reyes 2025 event…

“The last match they had with Del Rio and El Hijo del Vikingo was one of the best matches I’ve seen this year, this decade — it was absolutely fantastic. They do tons of run-ins, a lot of stuff doesn’t make any sense necessarily to American wrestling fans. That all made sense.”

“That last match they had with Del Rio — he goes by Patron now, was just outstanding. I think that Alberto Patron is the best wrestler in the world today. Not in Mexico, not heel, best wrestler in the world today. I’ve been in the business for 30-something years. I’ve seen them all and wrestled them all. I called most of his matches in WWE. I’ve never seen — I don’t know when I’ve ever seen anybody more on top of his game. I say never — you know, Shawn Michaels. The greats are great. You know, Taker, the guys like that are great. I’ve never seen anybody better. He’s a ring general like you wouldn’t believe, and he is absolutely on top of his game. You’ve got to see him wrestle. He’s that freaking good right now.” (quotes courtesy of 411Mania.com)