Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
It will be announced on tonight’s SmackDown that Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez are now officially on the SmackDown brand. John Laurinaitis traded them for “future considerations”.
UPDATE: According to sources, the decision to move Del Rio was made a few weeks ago. This was due to the fact that they wanted to add another strong heel to the brand.
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