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We had noted earlier how WWE and Alberto Del Rio recently reached a settlement regarding his non-compete clause. Both WWE and Del Rio announced that they had agreed on the terms. Word is that the settlement was made on considering Del Rio would stop speaking negative public comments about the WWE any further, most notably implying racism from top officials in the company and talking about racial jokes that went on. In return, Del Rio reportedly got a financial settlement that included the non-compete being dropped. The Hispanic audience has always concerned the WWE and the officials were very conscious about being tied to any kind of racism against Hispanics. A source close to the matter between WWE and Del Rio has revealed that the settlement was a last minute move. There was reportedly a joint settlement at one point that was expected to include a stipulation where WWE had to issue an apology for inappropriate comments.
WWE had agreed to that but then it was taken out of the deal in their written settlement agreement. Apparently Del Rio had already agreed to the financial settlement and the non-compete being dropped so he didn't press the apology issue. It's also believed that the settlement includes an agreement where Del Rio would not sue the company.
