20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Rey Mysterio finally returning to WWE after his WrestleMania setback?
Rey Mysterio (Image via Getty Images)
Rey Mysterio fans finally have something to look forward to. The
WWE
legend, who missed WrestleMania 41 due to an unexpected injury, is now on track to return very soon. After months of recovery and plenty of questions about when he would be back, the latest reports confirm that the Master of the 619 is almost ready to step back into the ring.
He was set for a big match at WrestleMania against El Grande Americano, but just 24 hours before the event, everything changed. Mysterio was pulled from the card after getting hurt during a tag match on SmackDown, leaving fans disappointed and worried. Now, with a return date in sight, hope is back.
What happened before WrestleMania
Just one night before WrestleMania 41, Mysterio teamed with
Dragon Lee
and
Rey Fenix
on SmackDown to take on American Made. While their team picked up the win, things did not go smoothly for Rey.
He ended up suffering a torn groin and also revealed later that he had a burst eardrum from the same match. The groin injury needed surgery, which ruled him out of WrestleMania completely.
Mysterio wanted to go through with the match anyway, but WWE doctors and officials didn't clear him. Rey Fenix was chosen to fill his spot and face El Grande Americano instead. It was not the outcome anyone wanted, especially Rey, but his health came first.
Rey Fenix, Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee battle American Made: SmackDown highlights, April 18, 2025
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter,
Rey Mysterio's
return is currently expected in August. Earlier reports also mentioned a post-SummerSlam comeback, which lines up with this timeline. Since April, Mysterio has been off TV, focusing on recovery and resting after surgery. His last match was that April 18 SmackDown appearance, the one that unfortunately led to his injury.
Rey Mysterio speaks on his character and WWE appearance
Even though he has been sidelined, Mysterio still made an appearance at WWE x AAA Worlds Collide, where he kicked off the show with a passionate promo.
Not everyone agreed with what he had to say, though.
During that event, he said, 'WWE's deal with the Mexican promotion had given Lucha Libre a seal of authenticity.' The comment stirred some debate, with mixed reactions coming from fans and wrestling insiders.
Rey Mysterio comments on potential heel turn, if WWE fans would accept it
In a separate interview, Mysterio was asked whether he would ever turn heel in WWE. His answer was clear: probably not.
He said, 'It would be very difficult' for him to ever become a villain. Mysterio explained that his calm personality and years of playing a baby face would make the change hard to accept for fans.
As August gets closer, the excitement is building. Rey Mysterio has always been a fan favorite, and after missing such a big moment at WrestleMania, many are eager to see him make a strong comeback.
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