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Rey Mysterio pulls out of WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas after suffering painful groin injury during chaotic SmackDown tag team match
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Rey Mysterio pulls out of WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas after suffering painful groin injury during chaotic SmackDown tag team match

In a sudden twist just hours before WrestleMania 41, one of WWE’s most beloved legends, Rey Mysterio, has been ruled out of his scheduled match due to an unfortunate groin injury.

Fans were eagerly awaiting his showdown with El Grande Americano, but now the card is getting a major shake-up.

The Injury That Changed the Card

The injury occurred during Friday night’s SmackDown, where Mysterio was competing in a six-man tag team match alongside fellow luchadors Rey Fenix and Dragon Lee.

The trio faced off against the hard-hitting “American Made” team of Chad Gable, Julius Creed, and Brutus Creed.

Midway through the match, Mysterio took a hit from Julius Creed outside the ring.

The move left him in visible pain as he laid slumped over the barricade and didn’t return to the action.

He was eventually helped backstage by referees, sparking concern and speculation about whether he’d still appear at WrestleMania.

Fenix Steps Up for WrestleMania Debut

By the time showtime rolled around, WWE confirmed the news: Rey Mysterio was officially out.

In his place, stepping into the spotlight on incredibly short notice, is Rey Fenix.

Fenix, who just made the leap from AEW to WWE last month, wasn’t even scheduled to wrestle at this year’s WrestleMania.

Now, he’s being thrust into one of the most anticipated matches of the night. Talk about a fast rise!

Who Is El Grande Americano?

Mysterio was originally set to battle El Grande Americano, a masked lucha-libre persona that’s widely believed (though never officially acknowledged) to be Chad Gable.

Despite the overwhelming evidence, the faction American Made continues to deny any connection between Gable and his masked alter ego.

WrestleMania fans might remember Gable from his jaw-dropping moment in 2019 when he pulled off a German suplex on the massive Braun Strowman, who towers at 6-foot-8 and weighs 386 pounds.

Mysterio’s Legacy Still Lives On

Even though Rey Mysterio won’t be stepping into the ring this year, his legacy is still being carried forward—literally by family.

His son, Dominik Mysterio, is set to compete in a four-way match for the Intercontinental Title.

He’ll be up against Penta, Bron Breakker, and Finn Balor in what’s sure to be an explosive clash of styles.

The Road Ahead for Rey

At 50 years old, Rey Mysterio remains one of the most respected and iconic figures in wrestling history.

He’s been part of American promotions since 1996 and famously broke barriers by becoming the smallest wrestler to ever win the WWE World Championship at just 5-foot-6.

As for how long he’ll be sidelined due to the groin injury, WWE hasn’t offered specifics.

For now, fans will have to wait and hope for a speedy recovery—and maybe one last iconic return.

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