Update: Rey Mysterio Nearing WWE Return After Groin Injury
It looks like WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio is almost ready to make his way back inside the squared circle.
According to a new report from PWInsider, Mysterio is expected at the WWE Performance Center this week, signaling that he’s in the final stages of recovery from the groin injury that has sidelined him for much of 2025.
This update builds on Fightful Select’s September report noting that Mysterio was “gearing up” for a comeback.
WrestleMania 41 Missed Opportunity
The setback couldn’t have come at a worse time for the legend. Mysterio was originally slated to compete at WrestleMania 41, but the injury forced him out of the card. Instead, Rey Fenix stepped in as his replacement against El Grande Americano, who went on to score the win thanks to his loaded mask.
Keeping His Presence Felt
Even while sidelined, Mysterio hasn’t been invisible. He made an appearance earlier this year at WWE x AAA: Worlds Collide, where he teased the idea of bringing Alberto El Patron back into the mix for either promotion — a comment that immediately stirred speculation across both fanbases.
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Rey Mysterio’s return is more than just another comeback — it’s a reminder of how important he remains to WWE’s global identity. Even at this stage of his career, Mysterio’s ability to connect with fans of all ages is unmatched. His injury robbed him of a WrestleMania moment in 2025, but his pending return could set the stage for a redemption arc heading into Royal Rumble season.
The bigger question is whether WWE chooses to feature him in a marquee storyline one last time or use his star power to elevate the next generation of luchadores. Either way, whenever that iconic music hits again, the WWE Universe will erupt.
