Del Rio returned at a WWE house show in San Francisco on 11 February 2012, arm wrestling Sheamus to a no contest. On 19 February at Elimination Chamber, Del Rio made an appearance to show support to Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis.
Del Rio returned to a WWE house show in San Francisco on 11 February 2012, where he arm wrestled Sheamus and the match ended in a draw. On 19 February at Elimination Chamber, Del Rio was present to support Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis.