Rey Mysterio shares major injury update amid WWE absence

WWE legend Rey Mysterio has been out of action since his match on the April 18 episode of SmackDown, which took place a week before WrestleMania 41. In that match, he teamed up with Rey Fenix and Dragon Lee against American Made. During the contest, Mysterio suffered a torn groin and thus had to be pulled out of The Show of Shows, where Rey Fenix replaced him to face El Grande Americano.

Recently, in an interview with Jimmy V3 on Pro Wrestling & MMA Interviews, Rey Mysterio was asked how he managed to stay on top for all these years, especially considering how difficult it is to pull off such unreal longevity in the world of pro wrestling.

The veteran said that while it isn’t easy and he is constantly recovering from one injury to another, he still loves doing what he does. The WWE Hall of Famer also revealed that, in addition to his torn groin injury, he suffered a blown eardrum.

“It’s not easy. With the injuries I’ve had over the years, I’m recovering from one right before WrestleMania—a torn groin and a busted eardrum. I still love doing what I do.” [H/T Fightful]

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Rey Mysterio to be honored by National Hispanic Media Coalition

Rey Mysterio has had a legendary career in pro wrestling, to say the least. Having accomplished everything in a career that spans nearly two decades and helped globalize the lucha libre style by bringing it to WWE, he has made a cultural impact that few can match.

Recently, it was announced that he will be honored for his life’s achievements by the National Hispanic Media Coalition at the 2025 Impact Awards Gala. In the same interview with Pro Wrestling & MMA Interviews, Mysterio talked about the honor of receiving such an award and expressed his gratitude, knowing that even outside WWE, he has successfully made an impact on his heritage and society.

Fans will have to wait and see how long it takes for Rey Mysterio to return to the squared circle.

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Sagnik Chowdhury is a WWE news and features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. He graduated from the University of Calcutta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in finance, in 2024 and is currently pursuing an MBA. Sagnik has always been passionate about creative writing, alongside writing several academic articles over the years. However, his true love lies in WWE, and he has been covering the sport for close to a year. Before assuming his current role, Sagnik was a content writer for a reputable news outlet for 11 months. He strives to report accurate, relevant, and ethical information. He rigorously verifies his sources and ensures they are credible before citing them.

Over the years, he has won numerous national academic article writing competitions organized by leading educational institutions in India. His work has been published in the annual magazines of institutes like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur, and more. Sagnik has been following WWE for over a decade, but it was The Authority vs. Daniel Bryan storyline that truly hooked him to the sport. His favorite pro wrestler is The Miz, as he believes The A-Lister embodies the idea of believing in your dreams and making them come true. He admires Miz's promo skills, storytelling abilities, and how he has made the most of every opportunity given to him over the last 15 years.

If he could go back to the Attitude Era, Sagnik would book female wrestlers in prominent storylines and provide them more chances to showcase their potential.

When not watching or writing about pro wrestling, Sagnik loves to rewatch his comfort shows, such as Modern Family and The Office. He is a movie and TV series enthusiast, with Ryan Gosling being one of his favorite actors.

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