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WHAT WENT DOWN WITH WWE AND REY MYSTERIO

By Mike Johnson on 2015-02-27 13:51:37

As we noted, Rey Mysterio was moved to WWE's Alumni section yesterday and WWE confirmed to us, via an official statement, that he is no longer under contract to the company. 

We are told that while there are stories making the rounds that Mysterio negotiated a release, his WWE contract actually ran out and was not renewed.

Mysterio and WWE had been at odds for some time over the company extending his deal due injuries that kept him out of action for extended periods of time.  Mysterio had been upset that the company has rolled over his most recent deal when he expected to leave. 

As far as Mysterio's future, we are told that Konnan is working to set him up dates and that there should be some announcements over the next week as far as his initial appearances.

There were plans for some sort of big reveal but WWE confirming to us yesterday that Rey is done sort of killed those plans.

We have heard Rey will be doing a number of signing appearances but likely won't be wrestling right away. The caveat on that statement regarding wrestling is for independent appearances only as it's expected he will debut for Lucha Underground as the person who introduced Konnan to Lucha Underground champion Prince Puma.  As of this writing, he and Underground have not come to terms.

On the indy scene, Mysterio is expected to command big money for appearances.

AAA's huge Rey de Reyes event on 3/15 is also likely to feature a surprise return of Mysterio to Mexico.  AAA is promoting a press conference for later this week, so it could be the announcement of Mysterio's return to the promotion where he first became a star.

 

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