Rey Mysterio Injured at Royal Rumble? Michael Cole’s Comment Raises Major Questions
Rey Mysterio’s absence from this week’s episode of WWE Raw immediately set off alarm bells among fans — and now Michael Cole may have revealed why.
During the broadcast, Cole stated that Rey Mysterio suffered injuries at the WWE Royal Rumble, a comment that quickly fueled speculation about the Hall of Famer’s current condition. Mysterio entered the 2026 Royal Rumble match at number four but was eliminated in under three minutes by Oba Femi, an unusually short outing for the legendary luchador.
Concern around Rey’s health had already been building following his Raw match against Austin Theory the previous week. After that bout, Mysterio was visibly assisted to the back, leaving many to believe something wasn’t right. Despite those worries, Rey still made the trip to Saudi Arabia and competed in the Royal Rumble, seemingly easing fears — at least temporarily.
Now, with Rey missing Raw and Cole referencing injuries, questions are swirling once again. It remains unclear whether Mysterio is dealing with a legitimate injury or if the comment was made to explain his absence and his inability to support Penta, who faced Bronson Reed with Austin Theory and Logan Paul at ringside.
As of now, WWE has not confirmed Rey Mysterio’s status. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available, and fans will be watching closely to see when — or if — the iconic superstar returns to action.
