Rey Mysterio’s WWE Return Timeline Revealed: Hall of Famer Eyes August Comeback After WrestleMania 41 Injury

The Master of the 619 appears to be closing in on his WWE return, with new details emerging about Rey Mysterio’s recovery timeline following the groin injury that sidelined him just before WrestleMania 41. Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer has provided promising updates on the Hall of Famer’s comeback plans.

Mexico Homecoming Sets Stage for Mysterio’s Return

Mysterio will make his first WWE appearance since April during the company’s upcoming Mexico City and Monterrey supershows scheduled for July 26-27. The lucha libre legend receives top billing on promotional materials alongside Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, highlighting his star power in his home country.

However, fans shouldn’t expect to see the veteran performer between the ropes just yet. Meltzer confirms that Mysterio won’t be competing at either Mexican event, serving instead in a special guest capacity while he continues his rehabilitation process.

August Target Date for In-Ring Action

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Mysterio’s actual wrestling return is penciled in for August, though the exact event remains uncertain. This timeline raises intriguing questions about potential involvement in WWE’s biggest summer offerings.

SummerSlam’s two-night extravaganza on August 2-3 might come too early in Mysterio’s recovery process. The safer bet appears to be WWE’s international premium live event, Clash at the Castle: Paris, scheduled for August 31 – giving the 49-year-old additional healing time.

AAA TripleMania: A Potential Surprise Return

Perhaps the most fascinating possibility involves AAA’s TripleMania XXXIII on August 16. The event takes place at the same Arena Ciudad de México that will host WWE’s July 26 supershow, creating a unique opportunity for Mysterio to return where his professional journey began.

Mysterio’s AAA connection runs deep – he wrestled just his third professional match ever for the promotion back in 1992. A TripleMania appearance would mark his first AAA match in seven years, potentially creating one of the summer’s most emotional wrestling moments.

The Injury That Changed WrestleMania Plans

The torn groin injury occurred during the April 18 SmackDown episode, forcing last-minute changes to WrestleMania 41’s card. Mysterio’s absence was felt throughout the wrestling community, as the veteran performer had been building momentum heading into WWE’s biggest event of the year.

His presence at June’s Worlds Collide event, where he praised WWE’s endorsement of lucha libre wrestling, demonstrated his continued importance as a cultural ambassador for the sport. That appearance now seems even more significant given his extended absence from active competition.

Will Rey Mysterio choose the familiar confines of WWE programming for his return, or could we see him surprise the wrestling world with an emotional AAA homecoming at TripleMania XXXIII? The Master of the 619’s next move could define how one of wrestling’s most beloved veterans approaches the final chapter of his legendary career.