Rey Mysterio Shocks WWE: Retirement Rumors, Injury Update & Surprise Comeback Plans Revealed

The lucha legend Rey Mysterio is once again at the center of the wrestling world. Just 24 hours after making a surprise appearance at WWE’s cross-promotional “Worlds Collide” special, the Master of the 619 crowned his son Dominik Mysterio the new AAA Mega Champion, igniting fresh intrigue around both his own in-ring future and the next chapter of the Mysterio family saga. Dominik’s victory over El Hijo del Vikingo came via controversial tactics, but the post-match moment stole the headlines: Rey personally strapped the title around his son’s waist, only to be verbally berated for “never being there” when Dominik needed him. The confrontation leaves fans questioning whether father and son are headed for another WrestleMania-level collision or an unlikely reunion tour across WWE and AAA programming. Rey’s cameo is also significant because it marks his first on-screen appearance since undergoing surgery for a torn groin and abductor in April. According to multiple backstage reports, the 48-year-old Hall of Famer has completed final rehab sessions at the WWE Performance Center and is medically cleared for limited contact drills, with company officials penciling in an official return as early as Survivor Series in November. What makes the timing especially intriguing is WWE’s renewed push into Latin American markets this fall. Sources indicate that Triple H wants a marquee father-vs-son or father-and-son storyline to headline December’s Mexico City premium live event—a show that already features partnerships with AAA and CMLL. If Rey is fully cleared, creative pitches range from a tag-team title pursuit to a retirement stipulation that would allow him to pass the mask—and the merchandise machine—officially to Dominik. Beyond WWE, Rey remains in high demand on the indie circuit: promoters from Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre and Japan’s Dragon Gate have reportedly reached out for one-off dream matches once his WWE schedule stabilizes. Merchandise sales also continue to soar; lucha-mask retailers in California and Texas report a 40 percent week-over-week spike since Rey’s Worlds Collide appearance, and Google search volume for “Rey Mysterio return” has eclipsed last year’s WrestleMania peak. With Survivor Series eight weeks away and tensions between the Mysterios at a boiling point, the clock is ticking. Whether the next chapter is a family feud for the ages or a feel-good tag-team reunion, one thing is clear: Rey Mysterio’s legendary career is far from its final 619.