SUMMARY
- Rey Mysterio is considering a return at the Royal Rumble 2024 event scheduled for January 27, 2024, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Mysterio had previously suffered a knee injury, undergone surgery, and was expected to be on hiatus for at least six weeks.
Royal Rumble 2024 is all set to take place on January 27, 2024, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. This will be the first PPV event of the year and WWE fans are super excited for it. Meanwhile, now it seems a 49-year-old WWE legend might return at the Premium Live Event.
The WWE legend in question is none other than Rey Mysterio. Previously it was reported that Mysterio had suffered a knee injury. Following that, reports came into the spotlight that Mysterio went through surgery to fix his injured knee. With that, it was also reported that he would be on a hiatus for at least six weeks.
However, now it seems he might make his return at WWE’s upcoming PPV event. Recently, the WWE legend spoke to Baker Banter. During that, Rey Mysterio said, “I’m really working hard on my physical therapy.” Then added that he is hopeful that he will be able to return “for the Rumble.”
WWE legend, Rey Mysterio is hoping he will return to WWE in-time for the Royal Rumble.
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However, Mysterio also mentioned that if he does not succeed in returning to the Royal Rumble 2024, he will make his return shortly after that. Finally, the pro wrestling legend added that he is working very hard to make his return as quickly as possible. With that, it now remains to be seen if what Mysterio stated will indeed come true.
When was the last time Rey Mysterio competed inside the WWE ring?
Previously, at Crown Jewel 2023, Rey Mysterio faced Logan Paul with the United States Championship on the line. However, the outcome of the match saw, Paul defeating Mysterio to win the United States title. This was the last time Mysterio competed inside the WWE ring.
With that, Mysterio made an appearance on the following episode of WWE SmackDown. During that, he was attacked by Santos Escobar. This was the last time Mr. 619 was seen inside the WWE ring. After the attack, Mysterio went on a hiatus and the news of his surgery came into the spotlight.
However, now Mysterio is hopeful that he might be returning for Royal Rumble 2024. Interestingly, Logan Paul has a United States Championship match planned against Kevin Owens at the event. With that, it remains to be seen if Rey will have any role to play in the match.
On the other hand, the 30-man Royal Rumble match is all set to take place at the event. Mr.619 might also make his return and participate in the Royal Rumble match. Whatever the case, now that he has stated that he will be making his return shortly, his fans will look forward to his highly anticipated comeback.