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Rey Mysterio Gives Major WWE In-Ring Return Update
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Rey Mysterio remains one of the most beloved and influential wrestlers of his generation, proving that cruiserweights and luchadors could be main event level talent.
Unfortunately, Mysterio has been off WWE television for some time after suffering an injury during the episode of Friday Night SmackDown right before WrestleMania 41.
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Now, fans are waiting for the master of the 619 to make his in-ring return. And according to Mysterio himself, they won't have to wait much longer.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 06: Rey Mysterio reacts during a tag team match Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 06: Rey Mysterio reacts during a tag team match Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, an appearance on LA PLATICA, Mysterio revealed what actually happened during his match against American Made.
"So, I was explaining to someone yesterday that I tore my groin," Mysterio said, per Andrew Thompson of Fightful. "He goes, 'How did it happen? Was it when they pulled you?' I said, 'No...'
"The guy that I was wrestling stood in front of me. He bailed out the ring underneath the bottom rope and I went to chase him and when I pushed off with my left leg, I just heard a (*rip noise*). Like, that's it? I tore my groin like that? And yeah, usually it happens on the simplest s***."
Mysterio then revealed that his recovery process has been going well, and he actually expects to return to in-ring action soon.
"I started my PT," Mysterio explained. "Not to mention, I had a busted eardrum as well so I fixed that during my time off. I'm on the road to recovery. I should be back hopefully by August."
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When Mysterio does make his return, it will be interesting to see who he matches up against.
Prior to his injury, Mysterio was in a feud with El Grande Americano/Chad Gable of American Made. However, it has recently been reported that Gable is also out with an injury and will require surgery.
That being said, Mysterio is an attraction all by himself and can easily have a match with anyone.
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Known for his exciting, high-flying style, Mysterio has been wrestling professionally since 1989 for promotions around the world, including WCW, ECW, AAA, NJPW, Lucha Underground, and, of course, WWE.
In WWE, Mysterio has won the WWE Championship, the World Heavyweight Championship twice, the Intercontinental Championship twice, the United States Championship three times, and five tag team championships.
Mysterio also won the 2006 Men's Royal Rumble and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2023.
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