Rey Mysterio’s Status After Undergoing Surgery to Repair Torn Abductor Muscle

Rey Mysterio is officially back home and recovering after undergoing surgery to repair a torn abductor muscle—an injury that knocked him out of WrestleMania 41 and derailed one of the most anticipated matches of the year.

The surgery, performed earlier this week, was confirmed to be successful, and Mysterio has since returned home to California to begin his recovery process. While he hasn’t yet commented further on the procedure, sources close to the situation say the procedure went as planned, and the WWE Hall of Famer is already rehabbing under medical supervision.

The injury occurred during the March 29 episode of SmackDown, where Rey teamed up with Dragon Lee and Rey Fenix in a six-man tag match against American Made—Brutus Creed, Chad Gable, and Julius Creed. Mysterio suffered the tear mid-match and was visibly limited by the end of the bout.

At the time, he was scheduled to face El Grande Americano (the masked alter ego of Chad Gable) in a marquee singles match at WrestleMania 41. With Rey sidelined, Fenix stepped in as his replacement. Unfortunately for the Lucha legacy, Americano walked away with the victory in a hard-fought match.

This latest setback is another chapter in Rey’s long history of fighting through injuries. Throughout his legendary career, Mysterio has undergone multiple knee surgeries, shoulder repairs, and various procedures to keep his body in fighting shape. And while he’s approaching 50, the “Master of the 619” has consistently proven that he’s not ready to hang it up just yet.

Still, WWE has not announced a timeline for Mysterio’s return, and given the nature of the injury—a torn abductor muscle—it could take several months of recovery and rehab before he’s cleared to compete again.

Whether this marks the start of his final run or just another comeback in a career full of them remains to be seen. But one thing is certain—if Rey Mysterio does return, expect him to do it on his terms.

Do you think Rey has another run in him after this injury, or is it time for the Lucha legend to call it a career? Drop your thoughts in the comments.