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10 hours ago
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WWE Champion Reveals Being Sidelined With Legitimate Injury
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 Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio has confirmed that the recent rib injury that sidelined him for over a month was legitimate. In a new interview, "Dirty Dom" also revealed another, more severe injury from early in his career that he impressively finished a match with. Speaking on The Club 520 podcast, Mysterio addressed the perception that, as one of WWE's most despised heels, everything he does is part of the act. He confirmed that the injury that caused him to miss his match at Night of Champions was very real. Dominik Mysterio: "I Was Actually Hurt" Dominik Mysterio was out of action from early June until late July with what was announced as a rib injury. Due to his cowardly on-screen persona, many fans assumed the injury was a work. "I dislocated my two lower ribs and they were digging into my cartilage. So that was why I was actually hurt," Mysterio confirmed. "Everyone thought I was faking it, but I was actually hurt." The most shocking revelation from the interview was a previously untold story about an injury he suffered in his first-ever match as a heel. In September 2022, he faced the legendary Adam Copeland (Edge) on an episode of Raw. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match "I did a frog splash and I cracked my rib and it punctured a lung," Mysterio revealed. "And then I finished the match... Went back to the locker room, ten minutes later, I was like, "I still can't breathe."... Sure enough, went to the hospital and they're like, "Yeah, you got a pneumothorax. You can't fly home.'" A pneumothorax is the medical term for a collapsed lung. The fact that he was able to finish a match with such a severe injury adds a massive layer of legitimate toughness to his character. The Most Hated Man in WWE Since his shocking heel turn on his father, Rey Mysterio, and his alignment with The Judgment Day, Dominik has become arguably the most hated villain in all of WWE. His "Prison Dom" persona and his on-screen relationship with Rhea Ripley have made him a master at generating incredible crowd heat. It is this effectiveness as a performer that leads many fans to believe everything he does is part of the show. His recent run has been incredibly successful. He defeated AJ Styles at SummerSlam to retain his Intercontinental Championship and is now scheduled to compete for the AAA Mega Championship at Triplemania this coming Saturday. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
2 days ago
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WWE Superstar Sidelined With Major Injury
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 NXT star Adriana Rizzo has announced that she has suffered another major, long-term injury. In a new social media post, a member of The D'Angelo Family revealed that she has a torn ACL and meniscus. This is a devastating setback for the promising young superstar. She has already endured significant time on the sidelines due to a previous major injury. WWE Star Sidelined In an emotional post on her X account, Rizzo was candid about the mental toll of this latest injury. She expressed her determination to overcome this cruel twist of fate. "Here we go again... torn ACL + meniscus. A setback, not the end," Rizzo wrote. "As some of you know, I've had a string of bad luck with injuries. Ready to attack this and come back 100% healthy for the first time in my WWE career." Here we go again… torn ACL + meniscus. A setback, not the end. As some of you know, I've had a string of bad luck with injuries. Ready to attack this and come back 100% healthy for the first time in my WWE career. — Adriana Rizzo ❤️🔥🐆 (@AdrianaRizzoWWE) August 10, 2025 The typical recovery time for a combined ACL and meniscus tear is between nine and twelve months. This means Rizzo will likely miss the remainder of 2025 and a significant portion of 2026. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. A Cruel Twist Of WWE Fate This latest injury is a heartbreaking development for the 26-year-old performer. Rizzo, a former collegiate track and field star at the University of North Carolina, was previously sidelined for almost a year with a ruptured Achilles tendon. That injury occurred before she could even make her televised debut, significantly delaying the start of her WWE career. To suffer a second catastrophic, lower-body injury so soon after returning is an incredibly unfortunate run of bad luck. Her comment about wanting to come back "100% healthy for the first time in my WWE career" highlights the physical struggles she has endured since signing with the company. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match The "Don's" Enforcer Since making her televised NXT debut in January 2024, Rizzo has established herself as a key member of the popular D'Angelo Family faction. Alongside Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, and Luca Crusifino, she has served as the tough, no-nonsense female enforcer for the NXT "mob family." Her impressive athleticism and strength had made her a standout performer in the NXT women's division before this latest setback. The wrestling world is now sending its support to Adriana Rizzo as she begins another long road to recovery. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
31-07-2025
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Released WWE Superstar Makes AEW Debut
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. A recently released WWE NXT star has made his surprise debut for a new promotion. The wrestler formerly known as Oro Mensah appeared at the July 30th Ring of Honor television tapings in Chicago, Illinois. Now performing under the name "Oro," the former NXT talent was one of several stars released from WWE in early May 2025. The ROH taping took place before last night's live episode of AEW Dynamite. A Tough Debut Oro was thrown right into the fire for his first match in Ring of Honor. He faced the legendary, hard-hitting veteran from New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Tomohiro Ishii. While Oro was ultimately unsuccessful in his debut match, being put in the ring with a world-renowned star like Ishii is a major vote of confidence from management. It signals that he will be a featured player on the brand moving forward. From Meta-Four to ROH WWE fans will recognize Oro from his time in NXT as Oro Mensah. He was a prominent member of the flashy and arrogant faction, Meta-Four, alongside Noam Dar, Lash Legend, and Jakara Jackson. Prior to his run in NXT in the United States, he competed in NXT UK as Oliver Carter, where he was a one-time NXT UK Tag Team Champion. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. His release in May was a surprise to many, as he was a regular feature on NXT television. He now joins his former Meta-Four stablemate, Jakara Jackson (now Mara Sadè), in making a quick and impactful jump to a new promotion, with Sadè having recently signed with TNA Wrestling. The Modern Ring of Honor Since being purchased by AEW President Tony Khan, Ring of Honor has served as both a standalone brand for its dedicated fanbase on the HonorClub streaming service and as a sister promotion to AEW. It has become a platform for new talent to debut, for established veterans to have critically acclaimed matches, and for different styles of wrestling to be showcased. For a talented free agent like Oro, it presents a perfect opportunity to reinvent himself and remind the wrestling world of his in-ring skills. Other matches taped for the future episode of ROH on HonorClub included Jay Lethal defeating Alex Zayne, and Willie Mack picking up a victory over Gringo Loco. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
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WWE Star Has Surprisingly Not Been Contacted for Evolution
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. As WWE prepares for its second all-women's premium live event, Evolution, fans are speculating about which legends might make a surprise appearance. However, one WWE Hall of Famer has confirmed that as of now, she has not been asked to be part of the show. Michelle McCool took to social media to address fans who were hoping to see her compete in the event's high-stakes battle royal. Her response indicates she is not currently scheduled to be in Atlanta for the July 13th show. Michelle McCool Says WWE Hasn't Called On X, a fan urged Michelle McCool to "pick up the phone" and get herself booked in the battle royal at Evolution. In a direct reply, McCool shot down the idea that she was holding out, stating that WWE simply has not reached out to her. McCool responded to the fan, "Hasn't rang!" This simple but clear statement seems to confirm she will not be one of the surprise entrants in the battle royal, where the winner will earn a future championship match. A History Of Surprise Returns McCool's potential involvement was a popular topic among fans due to her history of making surprise returns. Since retiring from full-time competition in 2011, she has made several popular one-off appearances in WWE. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. She has been a frequent surprise entrant in the Women's Royal Rumble match, competing in the 2018, 2022, and 2023 editions of the match, which created an expectation that she would be a likely candidate for the Evolution battle royal. She has remained involved with the company in other ways as well. McCool currently serves as a coach on the second season of the A&E series WWE LFG, alongside her husband, The Undertaker. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Michelle McCool's Trailblazing Career Michelle McCool is one of the most decorated and important competitors of her era. She made history by becoming the first-ever WWE Divas Champion in 2008. She later unified that title with the original WWE Women's Championship, making her the first person in history to have held both belts. Her dominant heel run alongside Layla as the team "LayCool" was a top act on SmackDown for years. In recognition of her trailblazing career, McCool was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. While she appears to be sitting this event out, the Evolution card is still loaded, with Trish Stratus challenging Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Championship and Iyo Sky defending her Women's World Championship against Rhea Ripley. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Newsweek
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite WWE Superstar Teases Retirement Is Close
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. Rey Mysterio has confirmed that the end of his legendary in-ring career is fast approaching. In a recent interview, the WWE Hall of Famer opened up about his motivations for continuing to wrestle and his thoughts on retirement. Speaking on the LA PLATICA podcast in June, Mysterio admitted that he is very close to hanging up his mask for good. However, he revealed the one person who gave him a "second wind" and pushed him to keep going. The Influence Of Rey Mysterio's Son Mysterio explained that his son Dominik's entry into the wrestling business is what has kept him in the ring. He said he was very close to retiring before Dominik began his own career. "I think that once my son started to wrestle, that kind of pushed me to continue, 'cause I was really getting very close to calling it quits," Mysterio said. "But that just kind of gave me that second wind, and it pushed me to keep going." Even with this renewed motivation, Mysterio acknowledges that his time is limited. "I'm going to have to tap out," he admitted. "I still love what I do and I always have." A Father-Son Saga The relationship between Rey and Dominik Mysterio has been one of WWE's most compelling long-term stories. They made history in 2021 by becoming the first-ever father-son tag team champions in WWE history. However, their alliance famously imploded when Dominik turned on his father to join the heel faction, The Judgment Day. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. This led to a deeply personal and emotional feud between the two. The rivalry culminated in a high-profile match at WrestleMania 39, where Rey defeated his son. This complex journey, from partners to bitter rivals, is the "second wind" Mysterio refers to, as it gave his legendary career a new, personal chapter. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation In his interview, Rey also discussed the rare honor of being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame while still an active competitor. He was inducted as part of the Class of 2023. "The fact that I was inducted into the Hall of Fame before I even tapped out – I was like, I don't want to, I'm not ready to retire," he recalled telling WWE. "[WWE said] 'Like no, we're presenting this to you.' So truly honored to have been considered, you know, one of the Hall of Famers." This honor solidifies his legacy as one of the greatest high-flyers of all time, even as he prepares for his final chapter. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
