Rey Mysterio’s Royal Rumble Status Takes an Unexpected Turn After New Injury Update
Rey Mysterio’s road to the Royal Rumble just got a lot more intriguing. The WWE Hall of Famer suffered a scary moment on RAW during his recent match against Austin Theory when he appeared to injure himself while attempting a hurricanrana on the outside. The concern escalated quickly after the referee flashed the X sign, sparking fears that Mysterio could miss the Royal Rumble altogether.
However, a new update has added a surprising twist.
According to PWInsider, Rey Mysterio has traveled to Saudi Arabia with the rest of the WWE roster, despite the injury scare. Even more interesting, the report notes that the issue is not related to his knee, as many initially believed. Instead, Mysterio is said to be dealing with a rib injury.
At this point, there’s no confirmed word on how serious the injury is. That said, WWE allowing Mysterio to make the long trip overseas is being viewed as a positive sign internally, suggesting the injury may not be severe enough to sideline him for an extended period.
As things stand, Rey Mysterio’s official status for the Royal Rumble remains unclear. Still, his presence with the WWE crew keeps hope alive that the legendary luchador could make it to the annual battle royal after all.
Meanwhile, several other notable names are also rumored to be nearing a Royal Rumble return, potentially setting the stage for a stacked and unpredictable event.
