Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
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Rey Mysterio has been out with a groin injury but is expected to return to in-ring action soon, with multiple outlets suggesting a plan to rejoin WWE programming in the near term. This includes talk of him being involved in major events like the Royal Rumble or WrestleMania season, depending on his recovery progress.[1][6][9]
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Recent updates have framed his absence as a precaution to ensure full health rather than a backstage dispute, and there has been persistent speculation about a high-profile return or surprise appearance to cap off his year.[6][1]
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While some outlets have pointed to a specific Royal Rumble appearance or a return at a forthcoming Raw/SmackDown, there has not been an official WWE confirmation of an exact debut date or new storyline. Stay tuned for WWE’s official announcements for precise timing.[5][1]
If you’d like, I can compile a short timeline of reported sightings, injury status, and rumored return plans from these sources, or monitor for official WWE updates as they come out. Would you prefer a concise timeline or a 1-page briefing with key names and event targets?
Citations:
- Rey Mysterio return/injury status and Royal Rumble speculation.[1]
- Health and return context with Raw/WrestleMania timing discussions.[6]
- General return rumors and event targets noted in coverage.[9]
Sources
Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio (December 11, 1974) is a Mexican-American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Rey Mysterio. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the Raw brand. Gutiérrez was trained by his uncle Rey Misterio, Sr. and wrestled early on in Mexico where he learned the Lucha Libre high flying style that has been his trademark. Despite weighing only 175 lb (79 kg) Gutiérrez has achieved success wrestling in both the heavyweight and cruiserweight...
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www.si.comHere is everything you need to know about the latest in-ring update on Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio's WWE future.
itrwrestling.comRey Mysterio's WWE return delayed due to minor injury, but he's expected back soon
www.wrestling-world.comRey returned to action during the November 3rd episode of Monday Night Raw
www.wrestling-world.comWWE legend Rey Mysterio has revealed in a backstage interview that he is back and looking for payback after his injury.
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