Former WWE on-air and in-ring talent Ricardo Rodriguez (Jesus Rodriguez) is entering into rehab for alcohol use.
Rodriguez has been open about his issues with alcoholism in the past, and announced on May 3, 2021 that he had just celebrated one year of sobriety after a stint in rehab. In an update, Ricardo took to Twitter this week to announce that he is headed back in for treatment.
“I fell. I’m heading back to to rehab. Im pulling from all bookings till further notice,” Rodriguez wrote.
WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton offered words of encouragement to Rodriguez. He responded and wrote, “It’s a bitch this addiction thing is.. just when you think you’ve gotten it conquered.”
AEW talent KiLynn King also tweeted support to Rodriguez. He responded, “The worst part is the damn guilt trip and the burnt bridges. Hope to one day being able to make amends”
Rodriguez has been in the business since 2006 and has held just about every key role – wrestler, ring announcer, manager, commentator, trainer, and referee. He was first signed to a WWE developmental deal back in 2010 to work as a wrestler in FCW, but then also began working as a manager. He made his debut as Alberto Del Rio’s personal ring announcer on the August 20, 2010 edition of SmackDown, which saw Del Rio defeat Rey Mysterio in his debut. Rodriguez briefly wrestled under a mask on the main roster, and also did commentary on the Spanish announce team. He was released by WWE on July 30, 2014, and returned to the indies after that. The former Chimaera and El Local was instrumental in helping WWE Hall of Famer The Great Khali set up and run his Continental Wrestling Entertainment promotion/school in India.
Rodriguez had a tryout for the AEW Spanish commentary team back in October of last year.
Stay tuned for more on Ricardo. You can see his full tweets below, along with the aforementioned tweets plus supportive posts from Buff Bagwell, Bill DeMott, Lince Dorado, Trick Williams, Terrance McKinney, Jason Ayers, Joe Galli, Steve Michaels, Kendra Lust, Invictus Khash, Lenny Leonard, Lady Frost, AJ Gray, Francine, and Jasmin St. Claire:
https://twitter.com/RRWWE/status/1504643896449675289
https://twitter.com/RRWWE/status/1504650072780419087
https://twitter.com/RRWWE/status/1504666243504222210
https://twitter.com/RRWWE/status/1504672154780061720
https://twitter.com/KendraLust/status/1504829394124259330
I love you brother. I’m rooting for you and I believe in you. Get yourself healthy and know I’m always here for you!
— Steve Michaels (@ChicagoBearHug) March 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/_trickwilliams/status/1504661191259566081
Get better soon friend. We’re all rooting for you.
— Joe Galli (@JoeGalliNews) March 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/Marcbuffbagwell/status/1504758876985565184
You got this fam
— “Lucha Lit” Lince Dorado (@LuchadorLD) March 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/twrecks155/status/1504647192656502787
It’s not about the fall. It’s about getting back up. You got this.
— Jason Ayers (Blue Check Goes Here) (@JasonAyersWWE) March 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/BillDeMott/status/1504806401914327040
Keep your head up, keep fighting! Wishing you the very best.
— Invictus Khash (@InvictusKhash) March 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/KendraLust/status/1504829394124259330
https://twitter.com/RealLadyFrost/status/1504662428163919897
https://twitter.com/WWNLennyLeonard/status/1504650388947013633
Prayers man! You got this!
— Aj Gray (@RichHomieJuice) March 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/ECWDivaFrancine/status/1504790397599559691
https://twitter.com/jasminstclaire/status/1504907346023116800
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