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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Rumors of 'Monday Night Raw' Departure Are False: Report
WWE Rumors of 'Monday Night Raw' Departure Are False: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The rumor mill is back at it, but fans of one "WWE Raw" veteran have nothing to worry about. False online rumors have long spread across the wrestling industry. Back in March, some speculated that "SmackDown" star Shinsuke Nakamura was on his way out of WWE. That rumor was debunked by reporters, and "The King of Strong Style" returned to TV shortly after. Advertisement New departure rumors have surfaced, this time involving a popular talent on the "Monday Night Raw" brand. PWInsider reports that despite claims on social media, AJ Styles is slotted as a regular on WWE programming. The rumor surfaced after "The Phenomenal One" was pinned by El Grande Americano in a triple threat MITB qualifier on Monday's episode of "Raw." Dominik Mysterio and AJ Styles before their brawl begins during an episode of "WWE Raw."(via WWE) Fans had been skeptical of the rumors prior to the report. Styles had a backstage segment with Paul Heyman prior to his MITB qualifier and has been eyeing the WWE Intercontinental Championship for several weeks. If anything, the loss on Monday opens the door for Styles to challenge titleholder Dominik Mysterio at some point. Despite recent losses, Styles does have a case to make to challenge Mysterio. During the Feb. 17 episode of "WWE Raw," Styles pinned Mysterio in singles action. While Mysterio wasn't a singles champion at the time, WWE can easily use that outcome as a reason to book a rematch. It also helps that Styles defeated Finn Balor of The Judgment Day on the May 12 episode of the red brand. Advertisement Styles hasn't held singles gold since 2020, when he was the WWE Intercontinental Champion. He was one half of the WWE 'Raw' Tag Team Champions along with Omos back in 2021. Related: Former 'AEW Dynamite' Star Set to Make WWE Debut on 'Friday Night SmackDown' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
National Hispanic Media Coalition to honor Cobra Kai, WWE's Rey Mysterio & more
While San Diego's Rey Mysterio continues to entertain fans, the accolades continue to mount. Most recently, this WWE Hall of Famer is the recipient of the 2025 Legend Impact Award, presented by the National Hispanic Media Coalition. The annual NHMC's Impact Awards Gala is Friday, June 6 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Mysterio, 50, is one of several honorees of the NHMC, which recognizes individuals who are truly making an impact, shifting societal narratives and setting an example in the entertainment industry. Also being recognized are: Cris Abrego (Leadership Impact Award), Phil Lord (Visionary Impact Award), Isabela Merced (Next Generation Impact Award), Daniella Pineda (Outstanding Performance Impact Award), 'Acapulco' (Authentic Storytelling Impact Award) and 'Cobra Kai' (Ensemble Impact Award). The NHMC's overall mission with the awards is to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair and positive representation in media. Through the coveted Impact Awards, each year the NHMC honors individuals who are truly making an impact, shifting societal narratives, and setting an example in the entertainment industry. Past Impact Award honorees include Aarón Sánchez, Ángel Manuel Soto, Eugenio Derbez, Fede Alvarez, Gina Torres, Harvey Guillén, Issa López, Tatyana Ali, Jharrel Jerome, Jessica Sarowitz, Julissa Prado, George and Mayan Lopez, Colman Domingo, Yvett Merino, Salma Hayek Pinault, Rosie Perez, America Ferrera, James Cameron, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Saldana, Danny Trejo, Diego Luna, The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), and more. The NHMC's Legend Impact Award is bestowed upon Mysterio for his groundbreaking impact in sports entertainment and representation spanning across generations through his 36-year career (and counting). It's a busy weekend for the Mysterio family as WWE is conducting two shows in nearby Los Angeles on Saturday, June 7, featuring 'WWE Money in the Bank' (7 p.m. EST/Intuit Dome) and also 'Worlds Collide' (3 p.m. EST/Kia Forum). 'World Collide' is a supercard co-produced by WWE and its new Mexican sister promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, aka Asistencia Asesoría y Administración. Full circle, AAA is where Mysterio made a name for himself in the early days of his pro wrestling journey. Here is my video interview with WWE Hall of Famer/NHMC Honoree Rey Mysterio and NHMC President & CEO Brenda Victoria Castillo. Even though WWE is scripted sports entertainment, the action is physical, risk taking. Thus, the aerial Mysterio has had his share of bodily injuries. Most recently he suffered a torn abductor muscle and a busted eardrum during a 'WWE SmackDown' match prior to WrestleMania 41 in April in Las Vegas. WrestleMania is the Super Bowl of pro wrestling. That injury forced him to miss his scheduled WrestleMania match against El Grande Americano. He underwent surgery to repair the torn muscle, most likely sidelined 4-6 months. WWE is the top pro wrestling company in the world, and Mysterio is an integral part of it, under the TKO Group banner, joining forces with top MMA company UFC for a super power tandem of combat sports types. While standing just 5-feet-6 and weighing 170 pounds, Mysterio proved size doesn't matter, opening the door in America for smaller, high flying, lucah libre style pro wrestlers. They can become legit WWE main event world champions in a big man's world. About Rey Mysterio Of Mexican decent, Mysterio (Oscar GUtierrez) was born and raised in Chula Vista, a suburb of San Diego, California. Wrestling in his blood as his uncle Rey Misterio, a famous wrestler in Mexico, trained him at age 14 as he began wrestling on the independent circuit in 1989, before signing with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) in Mexico in 1992. He wears a mask, and that holds significant meaning within the world of lucha libre. It's more than just a costume, part of his ring gear. It's a tradition deeply rooted in the sport's history and culture. After brief stints with Extreme Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Association and Wrestle Association R, Mysterio signed with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1996. In WCW, Mysterio helped popularize lucha libre in the United States, which led to the rise of cruiserweight wrestling divisions, winning the WCW Cruiserweight Championship five times; the WCW World Tag Team Championship three times; and the WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship once. Following the closure of WCW in 2001, Mysterio wrestled for promotions including Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) in Mexico, the World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico, and the X Wrestling Federation before joining World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2002. He stayed with WWE until 2015, winning the World Heavyweight Championship twice; the WWE Championship once; the WWE Cruiserweight Championship three times; the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice; the WWE United States Championship three times, and the WWE Tag Team Championship four times, as well as winning the 2006 Royal Rumble. Mysterio departed WWE in 2015, going on to appear in promotions including New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Lucha Underground and Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA). He returned to WWE in 2018, where he was joined by his son Dominik, who is the current WWE Intercontinental Champion. On his own merits, he is doing very well at a young age, continuing the family legacy. Mysterio wrestled for WWE from 2002-2015. He returned in 2018, where he's been ever since. He appreciates his strong allegiance of fans, having wrestled/entertained around the world. A good husband, father and man, he is an outstanding role model for all people. About The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) NHMC is a woman-led, non-profit civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination and racism toward Latino communities. The NHMC educates and increases Latino visibility, from our policy work in Washington, D.C., to media advocacy work in Hollywood, where NHMC collaborates, creates and connects Latino talent with the entertainment industry. At NHMC, the focus is on all forms of media because it is one of the most influential and powerful institutions that shape society's attitudes, values and beliefs. NHMC has a number of initiatives dedicated to building bridges with creatives, including its Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Youth in Entertainment, and media advocacy fellowship programs. NHMC leads the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. It advocates for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Rey Mysterio Shares Unfortunate Update Amid WWE Hiatus
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. 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. Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images 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. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "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. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rey Mysterio details double injury setback before WrestleMania 41
Image via WWE WWE legend Rey Mysterio has opened up about a pair of injuries that kept him out of action during WrestleMania 41, shedding light on his sudden removal from a planned singles match against El Grande Americano. The high-flying veteran was originally slated to face the masked alter ego of Chad Gable at the marquee event. However, on the final episode of SmackDown before WrestleMania, Mysterio suffered a torn groin and was pulled from the card. Speaking to Jim Varsallone in a recent interview, the WWE Hall of Famer revealed that he was also dealing with a busted eardrum at the time. Rey Mysterio keeps the heat on 'I'm actually still recovering from the injury I suffered just before WrestleMania - a torn groin and a busted eardrum. But I still love what I do,' said Mysterio, who was recently honored with the Legend Impact Award at the National Hispanic Media Coalition's Impact Gala. Rey Mysterio, Brenda Victoria Castillo talk National Hispanic MC Legend Impact Award, WWE, AAA, Dom The 49-year-old was replaced by Rey Fenix in the WrestleMania bout, where the babyface team - also featuring Dragon Lee. emerged victorious over American Made. Despite being sidelined, Mysterio's interview has kept him in the headlines, thanks to a light-hearted jab aimed at his on-screen son, Dominik Mysterio. While the injuries sidelined him physically, Mysterio remained sharp on the mic. During a rapid-fire segment in the same interview, he was asked if Dominik could ever surpass his legacy in AAA Wrestling. Without missing a beat, Rey leaned into their long-running WWE storyline: 'Dirty Dom? Dirty Dom needs a spanking with a chancla and a belt.' The culturally resonant quip, referencing a common Latino disciplinary tool, drew laughter from the hosts but also sent a clear message - the family feud is far from over. WWE x AAA: Could the rivalry spill into 'Worlds Collide'? The timing of Mysterio's comment is interesting, especially in the context of WWE's recent acquisition of AAA Wrestling, a historic move that opens doors for crossover rivalries and fresh storylines. The upcoming WWE x AAA: Worlds Collide event is being promoted as a celebration of global wrestling styles and legacies, with both Rey and Dominik Mysterio prominently featured in the early marketing campaigns. Dom Mysterio talks WWE Tampa Takeover, IC Win, Attitude Era, Judgment Day, Carlito, AAA, Omos, Miami Although Rey has not disclosed whether he'll be wrestling or appearing in a different capacity, fans are already speculating that the father-son feud could take center stage at the international showcase. Rey's deep roots in lucha libre and Dominik's current run as Intercontinental Champion present a compelling contrast, offering creative opportunities for a legacy vs. rebellion narrative to unfold on a bigger stage. Dominik, now firmly entrenched in his heel persona as part of The Judgment Day, has not shied away from provocation. In a separate interview, he boldly claimed to have already eclipsed his father's legacy in WWE and expressed a desire to 'sh** all over Rey Mysterio' in AAA as well. The comment raised eyebrows and further fueled fan interest in a possible in-ring confrontation. For now, both stars remain on separate paths - but in the world of professional wrestling, it often takes just one moment to bring everything crashing back together. Fans will be watching closely to see whether that moment arrives at Worlds Collide.
Newsweek
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dominik Mysterio's WWE Comments Spark Major Fan Debate
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Dominik Mysterio, one of WWE's most talked-about young talents, is making it very clear how he feels about the company's current successful time. During an important recent interview with Jim Varsallone, Mysterio didn't just say that WWE's modern era is doing very well; he declared it was much better than the often-praised Attitude Era. Mysterio made a bold comparison, directly going against the fond memories many fans have of the late 1990s. "A lot of people would say the Attitude Era is the best era in wrestling, right? Or like the most money-driven era in wrestling. But I think this current era that we are currently in has it beat by a long, long... I don't know... miles," Mysterio stated. Explaining his view more, the former NXT North American Champion praised many parts of WWE's current way of doing things. He insisted that the company is currently "firing on all cylinders," doing great in important areas that make a wrestling company successful. "We're doing some of the best work that we have ever done. Whether it's storylines, whether it's in-ring wrestling, merchandise that we're producing – just everything is top level from the WWE right now," he continued, pointing out the overall good quality. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Mysterio's confidence goes beyond just general comments; it connects to the bigger story of WWE's current smart moves and wins, and its appeal around the world. The company has seen record-breaking crowds at events, big media rights deals, and an exciting creative path that has hooked fans everywhere. Dominik Mysterio during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023, in Inglewood, California. Dominik Mysterio during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023, in Inglewood, successful environment no doubt adds to Mysterio's excited view of the time he is helping to build. You can see the fan reaction below: He's not lying. Without Steve Austin the attitude era would've sucked. — parts unknown (@apostleoflindow) May 16, 2025 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 not even better than 2019 era — Tbjugg (@Tbjugg8) May 16, 2025 Yeah ok tell what your on and get back to me lol — Bernardo Mattey (@BennyGo8181818) May 16, 2025 Not even close the promos done back then even terrible was a 1000% more legendary but the budget was affordable since switch of budget now goes to the talent! — Tombstone-X (@TombstoneX) May 16, 2025 The attitudes had talented wrestlers, but the matches weren't always great. 3 minute rest spots, 2 minute women's matches. Nah, I'm good — LemonShock (@BBLemons9412) May 16, 2025 Why is the young generation so obsessed with surpassing the AE? How bout u focus on your own era, and when it's all set and done the critics and fans will decide. — Jeremy (@Alucard365) May 16, 2025 Yeah ok tell what your on and get back to me lol — Bernardo Mattey (@BennyGo8181818) May 16, 2025 Dominik, who has successfully made a name for himself with a clear heel image that's a strong difference from his father's beloved luchador image, has said some daring things about what he wants to do. It has been reported that Mysterio previously said he wants to "shit all over" his father Rey Mysterio's legacy, especially talking about his father's famous history in promotions like AAA. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
