Former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio was arrested Monday in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, on allegations of domestic violence involving his wife, Mary Carmen Rodriguez Lucero. Prosecutors in San Luis Potosí could pursue charges carrying a potential sentence of eight to 20 years in prison.
As per Milenio, prosecutors could file one of two charges under the state's criminal code. The standard charge of violencia familiar (domestic violence) carries a penalty of one to seven years in prison, along with a fine ranging from 20 to 700 UMA days. Based on the 2026 UMA rate of 117.31 pesos per day, that equates to approximately 2,346 to 82,117 pesos.
Furthermore, Lesiones Cometidas contra la Mujer en Razón de su Género (injuries committed against a woman based on her gender), carries a potential sentence of eight to 20 years in prison and a fine between 400 and 700 UMA days, or roughly 46,924 to 82,117 pesos.
Milenio reported that this charge might apply in cases involving degrading or severe injuries, mutilation, or when the alleged assault follows prior threats, harassment, or a pattern of violence.
Details of the Arrest
Per Telediario México, after a 911 call from Rodríguez Lucero, authorities responded to a residence in the Lomas del Tec neighborhood. Members of the Guardia Civil Estatal reportedly arrived and found her with visible injuries to her face and arms.
Del Rio was detained at the scene and transferred to the Fiscalía General del Estado de San Luis Potosí for further investigation.
Infobae México reports that the alleged victim is currently under medical and legal protection. About a month before the April 6 incident, Rodríguez Lucero allegedly contacted Mexican journalist Flor Rubio via WhatsApp before later retracting the outreach. The reported message read:
I went through a situation with my husband. It was an impulse on my part. I've changed my mind. I don't want to cause trouble or make things bigger.
The current April 6, 2026 case remains under investigation by the Fiscalía General del Estado de San Luis Potosí. Del Rio has not been convicted of any crime and is presumed innocent.
