Rey Mysterio Shares Unfortunate Update Amid WWE Hiatus
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WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio has opened up about the extent of the injuries that forced him to miss his scheduled match against "El Grande Americano" Chad Gable at WrestleMania 41 earlier this year. He was removed from the card after suffering a groin injury during a six-man tag team match on the April 18, 2025, episode of SmackDown.
In a recent interview with Jim Varsallone, the 50-year-old lucha libre legend revealed he was dealing with more than just the publicly known groin issue.
Mysterio stated, "No, not easy (to stay on top in the wrestling industry). Obviously, with the amount of injuries that I've had over the years." He continued, "I'm actually recovering from one that I just had right before WrestleMania. A torn groin and a busted eardrum."
Despite these significant setbacks, Mysterio shared his love for performing. "I still love doing what I do. I definitely believe that I picked up my second wind when my son started to wrestle and he broke in for the first time," he shared.
"Although he's been around since he was seven years old when we had the storyline with Eddie Guerrero and the custody of Dominik (Mysterio)."
Mysterio further elaborated on what keeps him going. "But overall, the passion that I have for the sport. I wanna consider myself a peacemaker," he said.
"I don't have any problems, at least I don't think I do, with any of my colleagues, with my fans around the world. I like to connect and in some way, that keeps me pushing forward and loving what I've been doing for the past three, four years, or should I say from the age of four when I started training."
US pro-wrestler Rey Mysterio attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025.
US pro-wrestler Rey Mysterio attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025.
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His connection with WWE fans remains a powerful motivator. "So, the connection is definitely still there, I enjoy doing it. I enjoy watching my son," Mysterio explained.
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"It's a diversity of fans and to be able to travel around the world and connect with all these fans, at times, has been just amazing. The love and support that they show is like no other".
Following the injuries, Mysterio underwent surgery to repair a torn abductor muscle. It was also reported that WWE had to scrap a special entrance planned for him at WrestleMania 41 due to his forced withdrawal from the event, where Rey Fenix ultimately took his place against Gable. An exact timetable for Mysterio's return to WWE action is currently unknown as he continues his recovery.
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