Rey Mysterio’s Road to Recovery: WWE Legend Battles Knee Injury with New Training Regimen
WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, a celebrated figure in professional wrestling, has recently faced a setback due to a knee injury. Mysterio, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the 2023 class, has been navigating a torn meniscus in his right knee, an injury he’s been contending with for about three months. Mysterio himself disclosed this development during an interview with Konnan and Disco Inferno on the K100 podcast.
Mysterio’s injury came to light following an attack by his former LWO stablemate Santos Escobar on an episode of SmackDown Live. The injury has temporarily halted Mysterio’s ability to seek retribution in the ring. Moreover, this injury occurred shortly after Mysterio lost the United States Championship to Logan Paul at the Crown Jewel premium live event.
Nick Hausman from Haus of Wrestling reported that Mysterio’s recovery period is expected to be six to eight weeks. This timeline places Mysterio’s return to the ring sometime soon, although an exact date has not been specified. During his recovery, Mysterio plans to work with a personal trainer to strengthen his lower body, hips, and quads. This is part of his strategy to adapt his fighting style, compensating for the natural slowdown due to age, while still maintaining his renowned in-ring agility and creativity.
In addition to his recovery and in-ring plans, Rey Mysterio has recently signed a new three-year contract extension with WWE, indicating his commitment to continue his illustrious career. His son, Dominik Mysterio, also signed a new five-year deal with WWE, marking a significant phase in both their careers.
Mysterio’s journey through this injury highlights his resilience and dedication to evolve his fighting style to continue delivering high-quality performances for his fans. His approach to training and adapting to physical challenges exemplifies the spirit that has made him a revered figure in the world of professional wrestling.
