Rey Mysterio news
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The gist
Rey Mysterio lost to Omos at Triplemania 34 Night 1 on Sept. 11, 2026.
The Hall of Famer's retirement plans stay open as Night 2 nears.
Background
Rey Mysterio is a WWE Hall of Famer and AAA Hall of Famer who returned to the ring for AAA's Triplemania 34, held Sept. 11, 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. He faced the 7-foot-3 Omos, who had vowed to hand him a beating. The event continues with Night 2 at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, where Rey's son Dominik Mysterio is set to defend the AAA Mega Championship against El Grande Americano.
How it unfolded
- recentlyRey Mysterio appeared on Las Vegas Now with JC Fernandez to discuss his return to the ring at Triplemania at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
- recentlyMysterio said he may revive one of the most recognizable elements of his WWE presentation and voiced support for bringing back his iconic theme song and pop-up entrance before retirement.
- recentlyMysterio said he is 'just going to wing it' on his retirement timeline because he enjoys his current work.
- Sep 11, 2026Mysterio wrestled Omos at Triplemania 34 Night 1 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas; Omos won despite Mysterio hitting multiple 619s, a West Coast Pop and a top-rope splash.
- Sep 12, 2026A report said Omos annihilated Mysterio after the win and was reinstated to the AAA roster; Dominik Mysterio is set to defend the AAA Mega Championship against El Grande Americano on Night 2 at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
Who’s saying what
- Expert
- Broadcaster Corey Graves called WWE legend Rey Mysterio a 'miracle' as the Hall of Famer prepared for Triplemania 34.
- Party
- Mysterio said he was unfazed going into the match with the 7-foot-3 giant.
Still unverified
Mysterio's possible revival of one of his most recognizable WWE presentation elements, including his former iconic theme song and pop-up entrance before retirement, is reported as a consideration, not a confirmed plan.