Lucha libre legend and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio has inked a brand new deal with the wrestling juggernaut. Rey Mysterio’s journey with WWE has been a masked masterpiece, stretching back to 2002, with electrifying moments along the way. His 2018 return at the Royal Rumble reignited the flames, and in 2020, he began teaming up with his son, Dominik Mysterio, who made his wrestling debut against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam 2020.
Both father and son became Smackdown tag team champions until Dominik Mysterio decided to turn against him, culminating in a WrestleMania clash this year where Rey emerged victorious.
According to reports from F4WOnline, the high-flying legend Rey Mysterio has inked a fresh contract with WWE, reaffirming his commitment to the promotion that witnessed his rise to superstardom.
This news comes as his son, Dominik Mysterio, also signs a new five-year deal, ensuring the Mysterio dynasty continues to reign within the WWE landscape. With Rey Mysterio’s return from a knee injury, the WWE Universe buzzes with anticipation over when the lucha libre legend will return to the ring.
What’s next for Rey Mysterio? Potential match at WrestleMania 40
Rey Mysterio’s future in WWE remains uncertain as he battles a knee injury. Currently sidelined since Santos Escobar’s betrayal after WWE Crown Jewel, where Mysterio’s allegiance to Carlito.
Santos Escobar, feeling disrespected by Mysterio’s choice of Carlito over him, cost Mysterio his United States Championship match against Logan Paul at Crown Jewel. This heated confrontation saw Escobar attack Rey Mysterio, injuring his knee.
The WWE Hall of Famer, who is currently out of action, is set to make his impending return around WrestleMania’s timeframe, aiming to challenge Santos Escobar to a match.
A match between these two lucha libre stars for the leadership of the LWO faction would be a fitting WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia.
