“A torn groin and a busted eardrum”: WWE's Rey Mysterio speaks about his injury that led to WrestleMania exit

WWE ’s Rey Mysterio has recently opened up about his injury that led to his WrestleMania 41 exit. The Lucha Libre star has provided an update on his injury he suffered back in April that kept him out of WrestleMania 41.

He has recently confirmed that he suffered a torn groin and busted eardrum just days before WrestleMania 41, injuring himself from competing with “El Grande Americano” Chad Gable.

Rey Mysterio revealed that he had suffered a torn groin injury back on the April 18 episode of SmackDown in Las Vegas during a six-man tag team match with Rey Fenix and Dragon Lee against American Made. He was set to face off against El Grande Americano on night one of WrestleMania 41; however, his injury led to his replacement by Rey Fenix.


Rey Mysterio reveals his injury and his exit from WrestleMania
WWE legend Rey Mysterio has opened up about the injuries that forced him to withdraw from WrestleMania 41, revealing he suffered a torn groin and a busted eardrum just days before the event. He opened up about it during an interview with the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Impact Awards Gala, where he received the Legend Impact Award, Mysterio discussed the physical toll of his storied career.

While speaking to Jim Varsallone during the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Impact Awards Gala, the lucha legend said, “No, not easy (to stay on top in the wrestling industry),” Mysterio said. “Obviously, with the amount of injuries that I’ve had over the years. I’m actually recovering from one that I just had right before WrestleMania. A torn groin and a busted eardrum.”


He further stated, I still love doing what I do.“I still love doing what I do. I definitely believe that I picked up my second wind when my son started to wrestle, and he broke in for the first time. Although he’s been around since he was seven years old, when we had the storyline with Eddie Guerrero and the custody of Dominik (Mysterio).

“But overall, the passion that I have for the sport. I wanna consider myself a peacemaker. I don’t have any problems, at least I don’t think I do, with any of my colleagues, with my fans around the world,” he added.


Rey Mysterio even opened up on how he is recovering, and expressed his love for wrestling, “I like to connect and some way, that keeps me pushing forward and loving what I’ve been doing for the past three, four years, or should I say from the age of four when I started training. So, the connection is definitely still there, I enjoy doing it. I enjoy watching my son… It’s a diversity of fans, and to be able to travel around the world and connect with all these fans, at times, has been just amazing. The love and support that they show is like no other.” ( source: WrestleTalk)

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While Mysterio's recovery timeline remains uncertain, fans and colleagues alike are hopeful for his return to the ring. His resilience and dedication continue to inspire, underscoring his status as a revered figure in the world of professional wrestling.