WWE may not lose one of its biggest stars, after all. Good news for fans of the 619, Rey Mysterio recently confirmed he’s re-signed with the WWE. In that regard, WWE just has a lot of pull that a new company such as AEW – as attractive as they are – does not possess right now. Óscar Gutiérrez (born December 11, 1974), better known by his ring name Rey Mysterio, is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand. KENTA unexpectedly invaded the show this week, shockingly unveiling a new partnership between NJPW and AEW. According to what Dave Meltzer revealed in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Rey Mysterio is said to have turned down a very tempting offer from AEW, only out of respect for Vince McMahon. The high flying Rey Mysterio did sign a new contract with WWE today – however, the dynamic luchadore was an arm’s length away from signing with … Dave Meltzer suggested at the time that the legendary luchador, 45, was being paid per appearance by WWE after his contract had expired and they failed to agree terms. Also, a recent video has spurred rumors of Tyson Kidd returning inside a wrestling ring. He apparently fielded an offer from AEW. Rey Mysterio closed out RAW this week with his whole family surrounding him in the ring. Just a few months prior, Mysterio was written off TV for the near future after having his eye extracted by Rollins. In less than a week, Rey and Dominik Mysterio could make history by becoming the first father-son duo in SmackDown history to become the tag team champions. His recent appearance on RAW and his scheduled booking for SummerSlam to be in his son Dominik’s corner means he signed a new deal. I guess Cody isn’t too worried about long-term damage from Rey Mysterio’s eyeball recently popping out of its socket in the Eye for an Eye match at Extreme Rules 2020. Because of that, he is a man in demand right now, as technically, he is working for WWE without a contract. But that recently changed as he has reportedly agreed to a … Many are seeing AEW’s rise similar to WCW in the 1990s and that led to … It’s believed Mysterio has since agreed a deal with WWE, but Meltzer is also reporting he turned down a ‘huge’ offer from AEW before accepting. Rey Mysterio signed an 18-month contract at the end of 2018 before AEW came into existence, with the idea that now would have been the perfect time to be a free agent. While WWE has offered Rey Mysterio a new deal, AEW sent over a lucrative contract. He apparently fielded an offer from AEW. It is very interesting timing because they had to nix his name from last night’s episode. Rey Mysterio was working for WWE without a contract recently. Rey was working circuits that … The 45-year-old free agent recently “lost an eye” at WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view. Obviously, Rey Mysterio ended up staying with WWE as he signed a new deal with the company a few months ago. It would appear that AEW making a big offer for Rey forced WWE to relax their previous stance of no raises during the coronavirus pandemic. The two faced off in an Eye for an Eye match at … But in the end, Rey Mysterio sings three years contract with WWE. His first writing job was penning advertisements for local newspapers around New York. The angle gave WWE a chance to write Mysterio out of storylines if he did not re-sign with the company. Rey Mysterio closed out RAW this week. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live. Your #1 source for WWE, NXT, AEW & Wrestling news, results, rumors and spoilers. Top AEW executive and superstar Cody Rhodes spoke to ESPN this month where he opened up on the possibility of Rey Mysterio moving to AEW. At WrestleMania Backlash, Rey Mysterio & Dominik Mysterio will attempt to become the first father and son Tag Team Champions in WWE history when they challenge SmackDown Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode. Pentagon Jr, Butcher & The Blade. CR: To me, the greatest luchador ever, of all time -- hands down -- is Rey Mysterio … According to Fightful Select, Rey Mysterio’s name was brought up during AEW Dynamite. Rey Mysterio could reportedly quit WWE to join rival promotion AEW Credit: Getty Images 2 Vince McMahon has been attempting to secure a host of … Also, you can check out some highlights from the match between Dolph Ziggler and Rey Mysterio on SmackDown below. Rey Mysterio was offered a contract by AEW when he was out from WWE before his son came in to WWE with him. Dominik Mysterio, his son, had just defeated Murphy in a Street Fight and his daughter, Aalyah, and wife, Angie, joined in beating down Seth Rollins’ now former disciple. Matt Jackson of The Young Bucks, AJ Styles. Vince McMahon let 20 superstars and many more behind the scenes go just after WrestleMania 36 in a cost-cutting measure due to the worldwide health crisis. Rey and Dominik Mysterio look to make history when they challenge SmackDown Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler and Bobby Roode. It would appear that AEW making a big offer for Rey forced WWE to relax their previous stance of no raises during the coronavirus pandemic. In recent weeks, Mysterio’s son Dominik has been a focal point of Monday Night RAW and he has been performing at a level that belies his experience. I recommend heading over to ESPN to read the full interview, where Cody also explains what went down with AEW’s negotiations with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, and if there is any lingering heat in their relationship. 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Dominik also told talkSPORT that it was his goal to have a tag team title run with his father and face off against him one-on-one at WrestleMania. AEW fans consider MJF to be one of the top heels working in professional wrestling, which may be why he categorizes fan-favorite stars like Hulk Hogan and Rey Mysterio as "disingenuous" heroes. The news is coming from Dave Meltzer who says AEW was keen signing the Lucha Legend, but he did not take the offer.. His recent appearance on RAW and his … AEW has signed as many as 10 former WWE Superstars, some names being Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho, Matt Hardy, and recently Matt Cardona. Finn Bálor was absent from our screens for a two-month period in 2019 before making a surprise appearance on NXT last… Now WWE Rumors and Spoilers 2020 stated that All Elite Wrestling offered huge money to Rey Mysterio but Rey denied it and stay with WWE. According to a report from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (h/t WrestleTalk), Rey Mysterio will be … AEW have held negotiations with several top WWE stars, but have failed to get many of them over the line. As Rey Mysterio’s contract is coming up, Tony Khan and Cody Rhodes certainly won’t mind signing another WWE Wrestler. During a recent interview with ESPN, AEW TNT Champion and backstage executive Cody Rhodes was asked about the possibility of AEW signing Mysterio and … He said Rey Mysterio has close friends in AEW who can help him land a deal with the company. Rey and Dominik Mysterio will face Ziggler and Robert Roode for the SmackDown Tag-Team Titles at Sunday’s WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view event: Widely regarded as one of the most influential wrestlers of all time, Mysterio is credited for popularizing cruiserweight wrestling. “I can’t confirm pen to paper, but Rey Mysterio is staying, as was always the betting line outcome of this, but it’s as close to official without confirmation of it being official, and obviously Dominik is a big part of that deal. Rey Mysterio Re-Signs With WWE Meanwhile, a spoiler alert for AEW Dynamite! "I wish I could call it a persona, but this is me 24-7, bud," MJF told CBR regarding the word "heel" in professional wrestling. 3 Seth Rollins originally tried to blind Rey Mysterio … The episode aired this week, but Mysterio’s name wasn’t included. Rey Mysterio was in the main event of All In which then led to the formation of AEW. If Rey Mysterio was a free agent, how aggressive would AEW be in trying to get Rey Mysterio? © 2021 Ringside News. AEW was rumored to have matched WWE’s offer to Rey Mysterio. Since coming together as a tandem, the natural chemistry and fast-paced athleticism of the Mysterios has helped them flourish as a tag team and slowly evolve into top … Mr. 6-1-9 was mentioned by Eddie Kingston while he talked up Fenix. Dave Meltzer reported in an edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter AEW made an offer that equaled the WWE’s per-match offer, but the WWE offer was higher because it was for more dates. WWE has seen several championship teams comprised of brothers. It was previously reported that Rey Mysterio’s new contract with WWE is for three years. The movie is worth a watch for wrestling fans as it begins with four beautiful minutes of vintage Lucha Libre footage. Mysterio has been working without a contract, and has received a strong offer from All Elite Wrestling. However, Meltzer revealed that AEW is a new company and won’t be able to pay as much as WWE does to Rey Mysterio. Rey Mysterio had reportedly rejected a huge offer from AEW before signing a new one contract with WWE. Click here for our complete coverage of AEW Saturday Night Dynamite. That will have been a big draw for Rey in any negotiations and the fact that WWE has fast-tracked his son and put him in so many important spots certainly carries weight. Rey Mysterio is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time and someone who has achieved absolutely everything in what has been a true Hall Of Fame career. Felix Upton has been writing professionally since 1989. Rey Mysterio is expected to sign a new deal with WWE after months of negotiations. After what went down between Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins on Monday's Raw, it's clear that the only way their rivalry ends is with Rey's son Dominic stepping up to … The Mysterio name drop was later removed from the show, but a reason wasn’t given as to why. Also Read l Rey Mysterio AEW: Rey Mysterio's status listed as 'critical' after Seth Rollins' barbaric assault on RAW. They did sign Rey and Rey could have gone to AEW and they know that know Rey got a huge offer to go to AEW [and he] stayed. Dave Meltzer claimed that AEW could offer Rey Mysterio big money if they want him in the company. Rey Mysterio was working for WWE without a contract recently. Writing in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer all but confirmed that Mysterio will be staying with WWE, despite a very tempting offer from AEW. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Their opportunity will come next Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash when they face The Dirty Dawgs (Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode) for the titles. While talking about the Master of the 619, Cody Rhodes revealed that he has always been an admirer of Rey Mysterio. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. With this being Dominik’s second championship opportunity since… Rey Mysterio has been in a highly personal feud against Seth Rollins and Murphy since Money in the Bank 2020. After WWE News 2020 comes out about Rey Mysterio’s WWE contract expires, many sources indicate that Rey Mysterio could head towards AEW. Now they are circling back around to that idea. They were left … ‘Wrestlemaniac’ is a horror slasher starring Rey Misterio Sr. in which a group of adult movie stars comes face-to-face with an insane wrestler. Teams who have accomplished this unique feat include the Steiner Brothers, The Hardy Boyz, Cody Rhodes and Goldust and The Usos. Rey Mysterio’s WWE contract expired months ago and he had been working without a contract. All of Edge, Randy Orton and, according to Matt Jackson of The Young Bucks, AJ Styles, have entertained offers from AEW before ultimately being given a massive offer from WWE they couldn’t turn down. After selling his grandfather’s pinball repair shop back in 2017, he was hired on for publish news for Ringside News. In a new interview with ESPN this week, Cody Rhodes talked about the possibility of Mysterio signing with AEW.The company already has its fair share of … Rey Mysterio Offered AEW Contract Heading into Extreme Rules, there were several questions regarding Rey Mysterio. Rey and Dominik Mysterio have teased going for tag team titles in WWE in the past. 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