WWE legend and Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio has confirmed that he suffered a torn groin during last week’s episode of SmackDown, forcing him to miss his highly anticipated match at WrestleMania 41.
The injury occurred during Mysterio’s six-man tag team bout, where he teamed up with Dragon Lee and AEW’s Rey Fenix to take on American Made’s Chad Gable and The Creed Brothers. The trio picked up a win, but Mysterio was visibly in pain following the match and had to be assisted backstage during the commercial break.
Speaking during a Fanatics Live Signing on Sunday, the 50-year-old revealed the extent of the setback:
“It’s unfortunate that I suffered a torn groin on Friday night at SmackDown and I wasn’t able to perform. Live to fight another day.”
The injury came at a particularly rough time, as Mysterio was slated to face El Grande Americano on Night 1 of WrestleMania. The high-stakes bout was expected to be a standout moment, especially with El Grande Americano putting his mask on the line.
With Mysterio unable to compete, Rey Fenix stepped in as a replacement but came up short in his WrestleMania debut, allowing Grande to keep his mask and build further momentum.
There’s no official timetable yet on Mysterio’s return, but given the nature of groin tears and Mysterio’s age, WWE will likely take a cautious approach with his recovery. This marks another unfortunate speed bump for the Lucha icon, whose longevity and in-ring resilience have continued to defy expectations.
WWE announces acquisition of leading Mexican Lucha Libre promotion AAA
During Saturday’s Countdown to Wrestlemania event, it was announced that WWE has acquired Lucha Libre AAA and now owns the company. They also announced that there will be an NXT Worlds Collide event, featuring AAA wrestlers, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on June 7 at 3 PM ET.
Triple H showed up to make the announcement and was joined by Marisela Pena & Dorian Roldan, as well as Rey Mysterio, Stephanie Vaquer, Rey Fenix, Penta, Andrade, Vikingo, Santos Escobar and more.
April 21, 2025 – WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, has announced its acquisition of leading Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA in partnership with Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company, Fillip.
The announcement was made in Las Vegas during the WrestleMania 41 Saturday Countdownshow with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Fillip’s Chairman Alberto Fasja, AAA’s Marisela Peña and Dorian Roldán Peña, alongside talent including WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and El Hijo Del Vikingo.
Additionally, Worlds Collide was announced to take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 7 at 12pm PT featuring WWE Superstars alongside stars of AAA.
AAA was founded in 1992 by Antonio Peña and has been a family-operated business for more than 30 years, with some of the greatest talent in lucha libre history, including Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio and Penta, calling AAA home throughout their careers. The Peña family will continue to be involved in the next chapter of the AAA business alongside WWE and Fillip.
“AAA has a rich cultural heritage with some of the most passionate fans in the world and it’s an honor to work with the Peña family to embark on this journey,” said Levesque. “By bringing together WWE’s global capabilities and AAA’s amazing tradition, we look forward to an exciting future filled with new opportunities.”
“We look forward to partnering with WWE and TKO on this venture to secure the future of AAA for fans and to help take this business to the next level,” said Fillip Co-Founder and Co-CEO Hugo López-Velarde.
“AAA has been a family-operated promotion for over three decades and our trust could not be better placed than with one of the biggest sports entertainment businesses in the world,” said AAA General Manager Dorian Roldán Peña.
The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q3 2025.
WrestleMania 41 delivered on every level—from shocking betrayals to career-defining championship wins. With nearly 62,000 fans packing the stadium, the biggest show of the year lived up to its billing. Here’s your complete breakdown of all the action, title changes, and unforgettable moments from a WrestleMania that shook the WWE Universe.
Jey Uso Ends GUNTHER’s Reign, Captures World Heavyweight Championship
Jey Uso shocked the world—and ended one of WWE’s most dominant reigns in recent memory—by forcing GUNTHER to tap out in the middle of the ring. The two kicked things off with a physical, back-and-forth exchange until GUNTHER attempted to walk away with the title in hand. Jey chased him down, only to get cracked with the belt.
Despite the setback, Jey fired back with multiple Uso Splashes and even locked in a sleeper hold of his own. In a stunning moment, GUNTHER tapped out, crowning Jey Uso as the new World Heavyweight Champion. Jimmy Uso joined his brother in the ring for a heartfelt Bloodline moment to celebrate the monumental win.
Winner (New Champion): Jey Uso
New Day Claim Tag Team Gold in Instant Classic
The New Day rolled into WrestleMania with their signature energy, but they left with something far more valuable—the World Tag Team Championships.
Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston battled the rugged War Raiders in a hard-hitting, fast-paced bout that saw big moves, near-falls, and wild double-team maneuvers. In the end, a top-rope double stomp from Woods sealed the win, proving New Day is far from finished when it comes to tag team glory.
Winners (New Champions): The New Day
Jade Cargill Puts Down Naomi in Physical Showdown
Naomi brought the fight to Jade Cargill, but the powerhouse proved too much in the end. After surviving Naomi’s athletic counters and a moonsault submission attempt, Cargill hit Jaded to pick up a definitive win.
Cargill continues to stake her claim as one of the most dominant forces in WWE’s women’s division.
Winner: Jade Cargill
Jacob Fatu Ends LA Knight’s U.S. Title Run in Wild Battle
Jacob Fatu made a massive statement at WrestleMania, dethroning LA Knight in a brutal, high-impact clash for the United States Championship. Knight brought his signature offense and nearly retained after a BFT, but Fatu absorbed the damage and fired back with a top-rope Samoan Drop and a double moonsault combo to get the pin.
With this win, Fatu plants his flag in the singles division—loud and clear.
Winner (New Champion): Jacob Fatu
El Grande Americano Outlasts Rey Fenix in Lucha War
What started with chaos between El Hijo del Vikingo and El Grande Americano spilled into a fast-paced clash with Rey Fenix that left fans breathless. High-flying action, attempted mask removals, and even a metal object hidden in Americano’s mask played into the match’s drama.
Despite Fenix’s resilience and aerial offense, Americano hit a diving headbutt to put him away in the end.
Winner: El Grande Americano
Tiffany Stratton Holds Off Charlotte Flair in Women’s Title Showdown
It was “Tiffy Time” once again at WrestleMania, as Tiffany Stratton successfully defended her WWE Women’s Championship against a highly motivated Charlotte Flair.
After both women worked each other’s knees and traded power spots, Stratton hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to score one of the biggest wins of her young career.
Winner (Still Champion): Tiffany Stratton
Seth Rollins Wins Triple Threat Chaos After Heyman Betrayals
In a WrestleMania main event that rewrote allegiances and stunned the crowd, Seth Rollins defeated both Roman Reigns and CM Punk—with a shocking twist from Paul Heyman.
What began as a wild brawl spilled into the crowd and through the announce tables. Reigns delivered powerbombs, Punk locked in the Anaconda Vice, and Rollins hit Curb Stomps—yet no one could secure the win.
Heyman, who had aligned with Punk, first betrayed him with a low blow and handed the chair to Reigns. Moments later, he turned on Reigns too, delivering another low blow and gifting Rollins the chair. Rollins cleaned house, nailed a final Curb Stomp on Reigns, and pinned the Tribal Chief to win it all.
Winner: Seth Rollins
WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Honored
Before the main event, WWE paid tribute to its newest Hall of Fame inductees. The class of 2025 stood tall on the WrestleMania stage, receiving a roaring ovation from the sold-out crowd of 61,467 fans.
Night 2
IYO SKY Outlasts Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair in Women’s Title Thriller
IYO SKY walked into WrestleMania as champion and left the same way—but it was anything but easy. The triple threat for the Women’s World Championship saw Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley bring the fight early, with SKY constantly stuck between two powerful forces.
All three women had major moments, including Belair’s devastating KOD and Ripley’s signature Rip Tide. But just when Belair seemed to have it won, IYO flew in with Over The Moonsault and pinned Belair to retain in a fast-paced, show-stealing opener.
Winner (Still Champion): IYO SKY
McIntyre Wins a War in Sin City Street Fight
Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest beat the living hell out of each other in a Sin City Street Fight that lived up to its name. Steel steps, chairs, tables—it was all legal, and all used brutally.
Priest looked to put McIntyre through a table with a Razor’s Edge, but McIntyre recovered and delivered a crushing Claymore Kick with Priest’s head against a chair for the win. McIntyre got a much-needed WrestleMania moment, and Priest was left in a heap of wreckage.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
Dominik Mysterio Steals the Intercontinental Championship
In a high-octane Fatal 4-Way for the Intercontinental Title, it was the ultimate opportunist who walked away with the gold.
Bron Breakker bulldozed through most of the match and even speared Carlito through an announce desk after the legend tried to interfere on behalf of Penta El Zero Miedo. But when Finn Balor landed the Coup de Grace on Breakker, Dominik Mysterio swooped in with a Frog Splash to steal the pin and become Intercontinental Champion for the first time in his career.
Winner (New Champion): Dominik Mysterio
Randy Orton Drops Joe Hendry—Then Drops Him Again
The TNA World Champion Joe Hendry answered Randy Orton’s open challenge, bringing a crossover moment to WrestleMania. But after a quick back-and-forth, Orton caught Hendry with an RKO out of nowhere for the win.
Post-match, Orton raised Hendry’s hand in respect… and then hit him with another RKO, because, well, he’s Randy Orton.
Winner: Randy Orton
Logan Paul Beats AJ Styles—with an Assist and a Twist
Logan Paul continued his WrestleMania hot streak by picking up a major win over AJ Styles—but it didn’t come without chaos.
Both men traded wild offense, including a springboard moonsault from Paul and a Blue Thunder Bomb from Styles. But just when Styles had the momentum, Jeff Levin tried to hand Paul brass knuckles. Karrion Kross intercepted, only for Styles to toss them aside and deck Kross himself.
In the confusion, Paul landed his signature Paul-verizer punch to score the win and walk away victorious yet again on the biggest stage.
Winner: Logan Paul
Becky Lynch Returns to Tag with Valkyria, Wins Gold
After a sneak attack on Bayley seemingly canceled a planned Women’s Tag Title match, Adam Pearce wasn’t having it—and Lyra Valkyria found herself a new partner: Becky Lynch.
The surprise return turned the match on its head. Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez used every trick in the book to isolate Valkyria, but once Lynch tagged in, it was a different game. After breaking out of Oblivion and taking down both opponents, Lynch landed a Manhandle Slam on Morgan to secure the win and new tag team gold.
Winners (New Champions): Becky Lynch & Lyra Valkyria
Cena Wins Record 17 World Title in WrestleMania Main Event
In one of the most controversial main events in WrestleMania history, John Cena shocked the WWE Universe by defeating Cody Rhodes
The two put on a clinic early, with Rhodes surviving multiple Attitude Adjustments and even hitting the Cross-Rhodes. But when the referee went down, the match turned chaotic. Cena removed a turnbuckle pad, delivered another AA, and nearly stole the win—until Travis Scott’s music hit.
Scott distracted the ref, pulled him out during a pinfall, and looked to side with Cena—only for Rhodes to hit Scott with a Cross-Rhodes. But Cena took advantage of the moment, hitting a low blow and smashing Cody with the title belt before pinning him.
With that, John Cena became the Undisputed WWE Champion for the 17th time—breaking Ric Flair’s legendary record in the most controversial way possible.
Winner (New Champion): John Cena
Attendance Hits Another High
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin made a surprise appearance to announce the official Night Two attendance of 63,226, capping off a two-night WrestleMania total of 124,693 fans—a new record for the event.
Final Thoughts
WrestleMania 41 delivered blockbuster moments from top to bottom. With title changes across multiple divisions and a reshaped world title picture, WWE now heads into a brand-new era.
Jey Uso stands atop the mountain. Seth Rollins holds the final laugh. And Paul Heyman? Well, he’s still the smartest man in the room.
And now, with the red-hot Cody Rhodes dethroned and John Cena standing on top (with help from Travis Scott), the road to Backlash is shaping up to be explosive.
NXT Stand & Deliver brought the heat to Los Angeles with a night filled with hard-hitting action, championship drama, and jaw-dropping betrayals. Here’s your full breakdown from the kickoff show chaos to the main event spectacle.
Countdown to Stand & Deliver Pre-Show
Multi-Team Tag Match to Set New #1 Contenders
The Countdown to Stand & Deliver pre-show kicked off with an all-out war between four teams battling for a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. The bout featured Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade, Meta-Four, Fatal Influence, and Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley, accompanied by Shotzi.
The chaos escalated fast with all eight women eventually brawling in and out of the ring. Meta-Four (Legend & Jackson) were first to be eliminated after Roxanne Perez hit her Pop Rox finisher on Legend. However, moments later, the friction between Perez and Jade hit a breaking point—Perez walked out on her partner, leaving Jade vulnerable to a double-team that sealed their elimination.
That left Fatal Influence and Dolin & Paxley to battle it out. After a flurry of pin attempts and signature spots, it was Paxley who scored the decisive fall with a big splash, earning her and Dolin a future title opportunity.
Winners (New No. 1 Contenders): Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley
Stand & Deliver
Ricky Saints Survives Ethan Page to Retain North American Gold
In a gritty, back-and-forth contest, North American Champion Ricky Saints went to war with the ever-dangerous Ethan Page. Saints weathered an early onslaught that included a nasty powerslam on the apron and a Boston Crab that nearly forced a submission.
The challenger nearly sealed the deal with Ego’s Edge, but Saints kicked out and roared back with a Tornado DDT, spear, and finally the Roshambo to retain the gold in a thrilling finish.
Winner (Still Champion): Ricky Saints
New Tag Champs Crowned as Walker & Ledger Shock Frazer & Axiom
The chemistry of Nathan Frazer & Axiom was put to the test by the powerhouse duo of Hank Walker & Tank Ledger—and it wasn’t enough. After a high-octane contest full of wild sequences and near-falls, Walker & Ledger unleashed a brutal spear-powerslam combo to score the pin and win the NXT Tag Team Titles.
A show of respect followed as Frazer and Axiom embraced the new champs in a passing-of-the-torch moment.
Winners (New NXT Tag Team Champions): Hank Walker & Tank Ledger
Sol Ruca Climbs to the Top in History-Making Ladder Match
In a landmark six-woman ladder match to crown the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Champion, Sol Ruca rose above five other fierce competitors—Zaria, Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, Thea Hail, and Izzi Dame.
The high-risk bout featured wild ladder stunts, springboard moonsaults, and even an assist (and later a crash) from The Culling. The final stretch saw Ruca and Zaria trading shots atop the ladder before Ruca outlasted everyone and retrieved the title to become the first-ever Women’s North American Champion.
Winner (and New Champion): Sol Ruca
Betrayal Rocks The D’Angelo Family as DarkState Steals the Win
Just when it looked like Tony D’Angelo’s family was riding high, Stacks Lorenzo pulled the ultimate swerve.
In a heated match between DarkState (with Cutler James) and The D’Angelo Family, crowbars were introduced, and alliances were tested. After an apparent moment of unity, Stacks low-blowed D’Angelo, helping DarkState hit a devastating powerbomb to win the match.
It’s unclear what Stacks’ motives are, but The Family has been shattered.
Winners: DarkState
Stephanie Vaquer Retains in Star-Studded Fatal 4-Way
In one of the most anticipated matches of the night, Stephanie Vaquer defended her NXT Women’s Championship against Giulia, Jaida Parker, and Jordynne Grace. This one delivered on all fronts—strong style strikes, triple suplexes, and a triple Hip Attack from Parker that popped the crowd.
Each woman had a shot, but in the end, Vaquer rose to the occasion. After a late surge that saw her break up multiple pins and unleash a vicious Package Backbreaker on Parker, Vaquer retained her title in commanding fashion.
Winner (Still Champion): Stephanie Vaquer
Oba Femi Fends Off Evans and Trick in Brutal Triple Threat
The main event lived up to its billing as Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Je’Von Evans collided for the NXT Championship in a match filled with chaos, aerials, and power moves.
Highlights included a breathtaking Japanese Ocean Cyclone Suplex combo, a Trick Shot that nearly got the win (if not for the downed ref), and a devastating chokeslam by Femi on Evans to close the show. Despite Williams’ best efforts, the NXT Champion once again proved unstoppable.
Winner (Still Champion): Oba Femi
Final Thoughts
Stand & Deliver wasn’t just another premium live event—it was a full-blown statement from NXT. From Sol Ruca’s historic climb, to the collapse of The D’Angelo Family, and the continued dominance of Oba Femi, the brand is brimming with new stories and shifting power dynamics.
Becky Lynch’s return to WWE is rumored to be imminent, with potential appearances at WrestleMania 41 or on Raw in the near future. She was seen at the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Las Vegas, further fueling the speculation. Reports that Lynch’s WWE return is expected to happen soon, possibly as early as a major storyline at WrestleMania 41, and she is currently in Las Vegas, adding to the rumors.
While Lynch has not officially announced a return, several factors suggest it is likely. She was spotted at the Hall of Fame ceremony, and reports indicate she is currently in Las Vegas, where WrestleMania 41 is being held. Additionally, she has previously teased a return and has not competed for WWE since last May. Sports Illustrated notes that she has also said she might return one day, further adding to the speculation.
WWE might be gearing up for a major return next week on SmackDown, and all signs point to a familiar—and ominous—presence making his comeback.
During this week’s post-WrestleMania edition of SmackDown, fans were treated to the latest in a series of cryptic video packages that have been airing for weeks. But unlike the earlier teases, this one came with a clear date: April 25, 2025. The brief video flashed eerie images, including a masked figure bearing arcane symbols and an empty chair surrounded by flickering candles—classic dark, unsettling visuals that longtime fans might recognize as the calling card of Aleister Black.
The tease didn’t end there. After the video faded out, cameras cut to Zelina Vega—Black’s real-life wife—sitting on the turnbuckle and smiling knowingly. Vega was quietly moved to SmackDown in January, a move that at the time raised some eyebrows. Now, it’s looking more and more like WWE was laying the groundwork for Black’s return all along. The company often keeps real-life couples aligned on the same brand, which adds further fuel to the fire.
For fans who’ve been out of the loop, Black has spent the last few years in AEW under the name Malakai Black, leading the macabre faction known as the House of Black. His AEW run ended earlier this year after he reportedly requested his release due to creative differences. He was one of several notable names released around the same time, including former TNT Champion Miro (FKA Rusev) and rising star Ricky Saints (previously known as Ricky Starks), who was the reigning NXT North American Champion at the time of his departure.
Interestingly, both Miro and Black were heavily rumored to be potential last-minute replacements for Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 41 in a match against Randy Orton. With Black’s teased return date set for the SmackDownafter WrestleMania, it looks like WWE decided to hold off on the surprise—possibly setting up a big post-Mania storyline instead.
Whether he arrives as the same man we last saw—or with a brand-new look and even darker edge—one thing is clear: the WWE Universe should brace itself for the return of something sinister next Friday.
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