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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When will Rey Mysterio return to in-ring competition after being injured? WWE expert Dave Meltzer has an update
Rey Mysterio, one of the biggest names in the WWE has been missing from in-ring competition since April when he suffered an injury on the SmackDown before WrestleMania 41. This forced him to miss the 'Show of Shows'. His impending return is one of the most keenly discussed topics among fans. Speaking to Indiatimes, veteran journalist Dave Meltzer revealed the timeline for his return. Dave Meltzer sheds light on Rey Mysterio's future Dave Meltzer, the founder of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, is one of the most respected names in pro wrestling journalism. The veteran analyst specialises in covering the WWE and frequently shares his frank opinions on the product on social media. Speaking to Indiatimes, he revealed that Rey Mysterio is expected to return to in-ring competition in August. This suggests that he is likely to miss SummerSlam, which is slated to be held on August 2 and August 3. Rey Mysterio tore his groin and busted his eardrum right before WrestleMania 41 in April. The groin injury occurred during a tag match on SmackDown. He also injured his eardrum around the same time. He later underwent surgery for the same. This injury forced him to miss WrestleMania 41, where he was to take on El Grande Americano in a grudge match. He was replaced by Rey Fenix in the bout, who lost. Rey Mysterio made his unofficial return to WWE programming at Worlds Collide in June and appeared during the opening segment. He, however, was not cleared to compete at the event. Is a Rey Mysterio-Penta feud on the cards? Penta has emerged as WWE's resident 'Luchador No 1' in Rey Mysterio's absence. The former AEW star even main evented Raw recently when he took on Seth Rollins in a losing effort. Penta squared off with Rey Mysterio in the Royal Rumble match and held his own against the veteran. It remains to be seen if the two lock horns or cross paths again once the 'Master of the 619' , who is being advertised for Survivor Series this November, returns to in-ring competition. He may also resume his feud with El Grande Americano.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Speed Champion suffers ‘undisclosed injury'
The post WWE Speed Champion suffers 'undisclosed injury' appeared first on ClutchPoints. Former Olympian and current WWE Speed Champion Chad Gable (aka El Grande Americano) joins the likes of Liv Morgan with his injury, and he may be out of action for a while. Advertisement A new report from Cory Hays of states Gable is 'dealing with an undisclosed injury.' So, we do not know what his aliment is, but he will be out for a while. WWE wrote Gable's character off TV during the June 23, 2025, edition of Monday Night RAW. He had a backstage confrontation with the newly signed Penta, who injured his arm with a submission hold. Hopefully, Gable has a speedy recovery from whatever injury he is dealing with. He is currently a fixture of the RAW roster, and WWE will miss him in his absence. WWE Chad Gable's injury Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images. Gable's injury has not been revealed. It appears serious enough that WWE had to write his character off TV for a while. We will see when he is able to come back. Advertisement He is the reigning Speed Champion, beating Dragon Lee for it in May 2025 as El Grande Americano. It is unknown if he will have to vacate it or not. Gable and Penta have been feuding for months. The latter Superstar debuted his January 2025 against Gable, beating him. This kickstarted their feud, and Gable eventually became El Grande Americano as a result of his losses to luchadors. He has been a workhorse for the company, playing two characters. Gable pulled double-duty during the June 7 weekend, first wrestling as Gable against El Hijo del Vikingo at Worlds Collide before competing in the Men's Money in the Bank later that night as Americano. Throughout his career, Gable has won the NXT Tag Team Championship and SmackDown Tag Team Championship with Jason Jordon. He also won the RAW Tag Team Championship twice — once with Bobby Roode and once with Otis. Advertisement Currently, Gable is the leader of the American Made stable. It also features the Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus) and Ivy Nile. This is the first stable Gable formed after he left Alpha Academy. Alpha Academy was formed in 2020. Initially, it only featured Gable and Otis. Over time, they recruited new members, Maxxine Dupri and Akira Tozawa, who remain in the group with Otis. Related: Pat McAfee finally explains WWE absence Related: WWE legend Goldberg fires NSFW shot at Gunther
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE star makes bold return promise after surgery for injury
The post WWE star makes bold return promise after surgery for injury appeared first on ClutchPoints. After undergoing surgery, WWE star Chad Gable is on the road to return from his recent injury, and he posted an update for fans on social media. Advertisement He took to Instagram to share an update for his fans. Gable promised he would'be back quicker than you can say GRACIAS!' a reference to his El Grande Americano character. In the video, he is shown waking up in his hospital bed. 'What's up, dudes?' he groggily says. 'I made it, and Rambo is on TV. Look at that. Sly [Stallone] looks awesome in this movie.' The picture he posted shows him putting up his signature peace sign. Gable appears to be in high spirits following the surgery for the injury. The comments were flooded by responses from current and past WWE stars. Former WWE star and current AEW wrestler Bobby Lashley said, 'Prayers for a speedy recovery bro,' while Natalya said, 'Thank you for always putting your body on the line for our entertainment- A true f*****g workhorse.' When will Chad Gable return to WWE from his injury? It is unclear when Gable will return from his undisclosed injury. The nature of it is unclear, but it was serious enough to require surgery. Advertisement Hopefully, all goes well on his road to recovery. Gable was having the run of his career, playing two characters in WWE. The second, El Grande Americano, has seemingly been taken over by Ludwig Kaiser. The role has caused Gable to have to wrestle more frequently. He had a busy Money in the Bank weekend, as he competed at Worlds Collide as Gable before taking part in the event's namesake ladder match as Americano. Gable was written off TV during the June 23, 2025, edition of Monday Night RAW. He had a backstage confrontation with Penta, who injured his arm by putting him in a submission hold. More than likely, Gable will miss most of the summer season. It appears unlikely he will recover in time for the first-ever two-night SummerSlam on August 2 and 3. Advertisement Currently, Gable is the WWE Speed Champion as Americano. It is unclear if it will be vacated or if Kaiser will continue his reign as Speed Champion in Gable's absence. He is also the leader of the American Made faction, which also includes the Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus) and Ivy Nile. They have been together since July 2024, shortly after Gable left Alpha Academy. Related: Real reason for WWE star Roman Reigns' hiatus revealed Related: WWE rumors: Roman Reigns' biggest rival set to join him in Street Fighter movie
Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Reportedly Signs International Wrestler
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 has reportedly signed another star who made a strong impression during the company's recent partnership events with Lucha Libre AAA. Octagon Jr. is believed to have inked a new contract with WWE. The company's acquisition of AAA led to the WWE-AAA Worlds Collide and Money in the Bank weekend in Los Angeles. The events introduced new faces like Mr. Iguana and Psycho Clown to the WWE fans. Octagon Jr. Reportedly Signs With WWE According to a report from Octagon Jr. has officially signed with WWE. He is reportedly no longer taking independent bookings and will be full-time with the company. The 34-year-old impressed during the crossover weekend. At Worlds Collide, he teamed with Mr. Iguana and Aero Star to defeat Lince Dorado, Dragon Lee, and Cruz Del Toro. Later that same night at Money in the Bank, he was involved in another high-profile match. He unsuccessfully challenged Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: Psycho Clown celebrates his victory against Hijo del Fantasma and Blue Demon at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: Psycho Clown celebrates his victory against Hijo del Fantasma and Blue Demon at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Decorated AAA Champion Is WWE Bound The signing adds another decorated luchador to the WWE roster. Octagon Jr. has held multiple championships throughout his career. He is a former AAA Latin American Champion and a former AAA World Trios Champion. He has also held the MLW Caribbean Heavyweight Championship. WWE's working relationship with Lucha Libre AAA has occurred in two distinct eras. The first was a brief talent exchange in the mid-1990s, most notably at the 1997 Royal Rumble, where several top AAA stars like Mil Máscaras and Pierroth competed on the WWE stage. For nearly three decades after, the two companies had no formal partnership. The relationship was rekindled under Triple H, leading to talent appearing on each other's shows. This culminated in the major WWE-AAA Worlds Collide event in June 2025, which also featured talent from TNA. The co-branded show was seen as a huge success, leading to reports that WWE signed several key luchadors who impressed during the event, including Psycho Clown and Octagon Jr., establishing a deeper connection between the promotions. WWE signing so many new AAA talents and having them be on its roster will hurt the drawing power of AAA, as they're losing some of their biggest stars. However, it will give a new influx of talent for WWE, and that's needed. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Attitude Era Star Returns To WWE In A New Role
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. Attitude Era star Savio Vega has revealed he is officially back with WWE in a new backstage role. He is working as a producer and agent for the company's new project with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. The news confirms his ongoing involvement with the company. This follows his memorable on-screen appearances at Backlash in 2023 and the recent Worlds Collide event. Savio Vega's Return Savio Vega made a huge crowd-pleasing return to WWE at the 2023 Backlash event in his home of Puerto Rico. There, he helped Bad Bunny defeat Damian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight. He was also shown ringside at the recent WWE x AAA Worlds Collide show. His new role solidifies his place in the ongoing integration between the two promotions. Savio Vega On His New Producer Role During a recent appearance on Ten Count Media, Vega detailed his new position. He expressed his excitement to be back with the company and working with the current talent. The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as... The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as executive chairman and its board of directors following allegations of sexual assault made public in a lawsuit in Connecticut. A former employee Janel Grant accused McMahon, 78, of sexual assault and sexually trafficking her. More"Well, yeah, I'm working as an agent with the company, with this project so, all this is gonna be the big move with the company and them. AAA's gonna become full with WWE. So, let's see what happens. We go step by step," Vega said. "I'm happy with being back and working with this talent, which they're in better shape than me right now." While he is focused on his backstage duties, he remains open to an in-ring appearance. "I'm working for WWE, you know, on this project... I'm gonna be as a producer. Hope something happen (in-ring-wise). Anything could happen. You there, you're still alive so you're good for something. So, I believe if it's there, I'm welcome. Why not?" More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation The WWE And AAA Partnership WWE's acquisition of the iconic Mexican promotion AAA was announced during WrestleMania 41 weekend this year. The partnership is still in its early stages. Vega's role as a producer for this project is one of the first public examples of the two companies working together behind the scenes. It signals that a deeper integration of talent and operations is underway, which is good for Savio and the company, as it gives him the chance to teach other stars. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
