Rey Mysterio has returned to WWE following knee surgery.
During this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Mysterio made his return during Santos Escobar’s Street Fight match against Carlito.
As Escobar got the upper hand in the match, Mysterio came out to the ring on crutches. Mysterio wound up throwing down the crutches and took out Angel and Humberto Carrillo. This allowed Carlito to get the win over a distracted Escobar following a Backstabber, a 619 from Mysterio and then a slam through a table.
Prior to Friday night, Mysterio hadn’t been seen since the November 10th, 2023 episode of WWE SmackDown.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
REY MYSTERIO IS BACK!!!
And he just pulled a fast one on Legado Del Fantasma 🤯@reymysterio #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RLk0xwd3NV
— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024
THIS IS AWESOME 👏👏👏
The #LWO is back in full force!!!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/uND6lWH3BW
— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024
The following matches and segments will be taking place on next week’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
* Bobby Lashley vs. Karrion Kross
* Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins respond to The Rock’s WrestleMania challenge.
* Logan Paul returns.
Rey Mysterio Makes a Triumphant Return to WWE SmackDown After Knee Surgery
In an exciting turn of events, Rey Mysterio has made his long-awaited return to WWE SmackDown following knee surgery. The high-flying luchador surprised fans during this week’s episode when he appeared during Santos Escobar’s Street Fight match against Carlito.
As the match was reaching its climax, Escobar seemed to have the upper hand. However, Mysterio made a dramatic entrance, hobbling down the ramp on crutches. Just when it seemed like he was merely there to show support, Mysterio shocked everyone by throwing down his crutches and launching into action.
Mysterio swiftly took out Angel and Humberto Carrillo, creating a distraction that allowed Carlito to secure the victory. The sequence of events unfolded with a Backstabber from Carlito, followed by Mysterio’s signature move, the 619, and culminating in a slam through a table. The crowd erupted in excitement as Mysterio proved that he hadn’t lost his touch.
Prior to this appearance, Mysterio had been absent from WWE SmackDown since the November 10th, 2023 episode. His return was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from fans who had been eagerly awaiting his comeback.
The WWE Twitter account shared highlights of the match, and the video quickly went viral. Fans expressed their excitement and joy at seeing Mysterio back in action. The tweet from WWE read, “REY MYSTERIO IS BACK!!! And he just pulled a fast one on Legado Del Fantasma.”
Another tweet from WWE exclaimed, “THIS IS AWESOME! The #LWO is back in full force!” The LWO refers to the Latino World Order, a faction that Mysterio was associated with in the past.
Looking ahead to next week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, several exciting matches and segments have been announced. One of the highly anticipated bouts will feature Bobby Lashley taking on Karrion Kross. Additionally, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins will respond to The Rock’s WrestleMania challenge, setting the stage for what promises to be an intense confrontation. Furthermore, Logan Paul, the popular YouTuber who has made appearances in WWE before, will be making his return.
Rey Mysterio’s return to WWE SmackDown has undoubtedly injected a renewed sense of excitement into the show. Fans can’t wait to see what Mysterio has in store for the future and how his presence will impact the ongoing storylines. With his high-flying moves and charismatic persona, Mysterio is sure to continue captivating audiences and leaving them in awe of his incredible athleticism.