WWE’s Replacement Plans Set If Rey Mysterio Isn’t Cleared for WrestleMania

Rey Mysterio’s WrestleMania 41 match may not go down as planned—and now there’s word on who could replace him.

According to Wrestling Observer’s Bryan Alvarez, WWE is preparing a backup plan in case Mysterio isn’t cleared to compete following his injury scare on SmackDown. In a subscriber update on Twitter, Alvarez reported: “I am told still no word on Rey Mysterio, but Dragon Lee is the likely replacement if he can’t wrestle. They could do Fenix, but my presumption is El Grande needs to win the first match and they probably wouldn’t want to beat Fenix so early.”

Mysterio was originally set to face El Grande Americano—believed to be Chad Gable under the mask—on Night One of WrestleMania. But after being helped to the back in visible discomfort following Friday’s match, his spot is in jeopardy.

WWE is still advertising the match on social media. Just hours before the show, they tweeted: “WWE Hall of Famer @reymysterio competes at #WrestleMania TONIGHT against WWE’s newest sensation @Americano_WWE!” Despite that, behind-the-scenes plans appear to be shifting.

As of now, there’s been no official confirmation of Mysterio being pulled—but if he is, it looks like Dragon Lee is next in line to take on El Grande Americano in what could be a huge opportunity for the rising star.

Ringside News will continue to keep you updated on Rey Mysterio’s status heading into WrestleMania 41.

Should WWE go with Dragon Lee as the replacement, or would you rather see someone else step up? Let us know who you’d put in that spot by dropping your picks in the comments.