WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, and his son Dominik Mysterio, recently signed new contracts with WWE.
Mysterio’s new contract spans three years and he turned 49 years old earlier this month.
On a recent edition of Konnan’s “Keepin’ It 100” podcast, Mysterio discussed his torn meniscus that caused him to undergo surgery last month.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his torn meniscus: “Just wear and tear. This time, it was my right knee. I’ve never had any injuries on my right knee since 97 when I had my first surgery in WCW. The left knee kept on breaking down every other year, sometimes a little bit longer. Numerous ACL tears. The last big surgery I had on my left knee was in 2011. This time, you put in all the years, I’ve been favoring the right knee for the left one and finally, I tore the meniscus on my right knee. It’s six to eight weeks. I’m in week four. I’m getting a personal trainer at the beginning of the year that’s going to work with me just so I can work on my lower body and strengthen up my hips, my quads, my legs in general so I can resist. I’ve never had a personal trainer that can train me, kind of like UFC fighters train, so I can use most of my power from the hips down.”
On dealing with slowing down and getting older: “I know that I’m slowing down, the older I get, but I can make things look faster just by being in the business so long, that keeps the fans perspective of ‘he hasn’t slowed down.’ I can go out there every time and pour it out. I don’t know how to hold back. I know how to hold back on movements and stuff I know I can’t do, like pushing off my left knee is really hard. I know personally that I’ve slowed down over the years. I try to be very innovative and creative with my style that it makes it seems that I haven’t slowed down.”
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WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and his son Dominik Mysterio have recently signed new contracts with WWE, marking an exciting development for their wrestling careers. Rey Mysterio’s new contract spans three years, and he celebrated his 49th birthday earlier this month.
In a recent episode of Konnan’s “Keepin’ It 100” podcast, Rey Mysterio opened up about his torn meniscus and the surgery he underwent last month. He explained that the injury was a result of wear and tear on his right knee. Interestingly, Mysterio had never experienced any injuries on his right knee since his first surgery in WCW back in 1997. On the other hand, his left knee had been prone to breakdowns, with numerous ACL tears. The most significant surgery on his left knee took place in 2011. However, this time, after years of favoring his right knee to protect the left one, Mysterio tore the meniscus in his right knee.
The recovery period for Mysterio’s torn meniscus is estimated to be six to eight weeks, and he is currently in week four. To aid in his recovery and prevent future injuries, Mysterio plans to work with a personal trainer at the beginning of next year. This trainer will focus on strengthening his lower body, including his hips, quads, and overall leg muscles. Mysterio aims to build resistance and utilize the power generated from his hips downwards, similar to how UFC fighters train.
As Mysterio acknowledges that he is slowing down with age, he believes that his extensive experience in the wrestling business allows him to make things look faster than they actually are. He understands that fans perceive him as someone who hasn’t slowed down due to his long-standing presence in the industry. Despite this perception, Mysterio admits that he has indeed slowed down over the years. However, he compensates for this by being innovative and creative with his wrestling style, giving the illusion that he hasn’t lost a step.
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In conclusion, Rey Mysterio’s new contract with WWE and his determination to recover from his torn meniscus highlight his commitment to the wrestling industry. As he continues to age gracefully, Mysterio’s experience and innovative style ensure that he remains a fan favorite.