Tag: Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio Files For Trademark

Rey Mysterio applied to trademark the “Prince Mysterio” name on Friday, March 15. The trademark was filed for merchandise use. This is the likely ring name for Rey’s son Dominic, who returned to WWE TV for a backstage segment with his dad on last night’s SmackDown. Dominic, who has been training for a pro wrestling career, revealed that he will be ringside at WrestleMania 35 for the match between Rey and WWE United States Champion Samoa Joe.

Back in November Rey filed to trademark the “Principe Mysterio” name, which translated to Prince Mysterio.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Rey Mysterio Makes Surprise Appearance At NXT Live Event

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Fans were treated to a surprise at last night’s NXT Live event in San Diego, California when WWE’s Rey Mysterio made an unannounced appearance in his hometown to confront NXTsuperstar, Kona Reeves.

As seen in the tweet below, Reeves took to the ring and grabbed a microphone to insult the city of San Diego, mentioning how the San Diego Chargers transitioned back to Los Angeles in 2017. Mysterio would enter to a roaring ovation and confront Reeves inside the ring. Mysterio ultimately gave Reeves a handshake but said, “Please, don’t ever talk trash about my city again.”

Thing seemed situated until Reeves attacked Mysterio from behind, inciting an exchange where Mysterio would gain the advantage and connect with a 6-1-9 on Reeves. Reeves went flopping out of the ring as the crowd cheered.

https://twitter.com/WWENXT/status/1088681616392695809

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Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Announces Rey Mysterio For Starrcade, Survivor Series, TLC And More Upcoming Events

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WWE has confirmed several more dates for Rey Mysterio, including the special Starrcade live event plus Survivor Series and TLC.

The former World Heavyweight Champion will return at tonight’s SmackDown 1000 episode in Washington, DC to face WWE United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura in a non-title WWE World Cup qualifying match. It’s been reported that Rey signed a two-year deal with the company.

Below is Rey’s updated list of confirmed WWE dates:

* October 16, Washington: SmackDown 1000
* October 20, Hartford – Supershow live event
* October 21, Boston – Supershow live event
* October 22, White Plains – SmackDown live event
* October 23, Newark: SmackDown TV
* October 30, Atlanta: SmackDown TV
* November 3, Cardiff: SmackDown live event
* November 4, Aberdeen: SmackDown live event
* November 5, Birmingham: SmackDown live event
* November 6, Manchester: SmackDown TV tapings
* November 13, St. Louis: SmackDown TV
* November 18, Los Angeles: Survivor Series
* November 20, Los Angeles: SmackDown TV
* November 24, Cincinnati: Starrcade
* November 27, Minneapolis: SmackDown TV
* December 4, Austin: SmackDown TV
* December 16, San Jose: TLC
* December 29, Pittsburgh: SmackDown TV

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Announces Rey Mysterio Will Be At SmackDown 1000

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WWE announced yesterday that Rey Mysterio will appear on the 1,000th episode of SmackDown on October 16. Below is the full announcement:

SmackDown 1000 now has another number of significance attached to it. That number is 619, because Rey Mysterio is back!

The SmackDown legend will appear on the history-making episode, marking his return to the blue brand for the first time in more than four years.

The former WWE and World Heavyweight Champion is best remembered for energizing SmackDown with his signature aerial attack, unbelievable athleticism and never-say-die attitude. Mysterio was a cornerstone of Team Blue since the first brand split in March 2002 and helped define the SmackDown spirit.

What impact will The Biggest Little Man have when he makes his triumphant return to the brand he helped build? Find out when SmackDown 1000 airs on Oct. 16 live on USA Network at 8/7 C.

Rey Mysterio’s WWE Return Date Reportedly Set

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Rey Mysterio is set to return to WWE at the SmackDown 1000 show in two weeks from Washington D.C., according to a report from PWInsider.

Mysterio reportedly signed a two-year deal with WWE last month. He had been trying to negotiate an 18-month contract but WWE wanted a two year deal, which they settled on. Mysterio did manage to work in a clause where you could give notices at the 18-month mark if he wants to leave.

Mysterio returned to WWE at the Royal Rumble earlier this year and later worked the Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia in April. The two sides have been working on a deal since then.

Source: WrestlingINC

Rey Mysterio Says He’s Waiting For WWE To Give Him A Return Date

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On the latest episode of The Jim Ross Report, WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross welcomed lucha libre legend Rey Mysterio to the podcast. Among many other things, Mysterio talked about impending return to WWE as well as his landmark 2018, working spots for WWE, NJPW, and independent promotions around the world.

On the subject of possibly returning to WWE, Mysterio said that talks about another run at Titan Tower began as the two sides negotiated Mysterio’s surprise Royal Rumble appearance. Apparently, they are still going back and forth on a return date and ‘The King Of Lucha Libre’ will continue taking outside bookings until a return date is decided upon.

“We started off with an anonymous call in January [about] coming back for the [Royal] Rumble, which was a big surprise to the fans because every time I go to a signing they say, ‘damn, Rey, I did not expect to see you there,’ so I guess that started off the whole conversation about possibly making a return. We’re still in the mix of it. We’ve been going back and forth, talking about possibly returning this month and then this month, so the longer it extends, the more I get work outside. That’s my bread and butter. That’s what I do for a living. I’m just waiting for them to say, ‘now’.” Mysterio explained, “when they say, ‘now,’ if the time is right, let’s go!”

With respect to Mysterio’s historic 2018, which has already included being a surprise entrant at WWE Royal Rumble, working The Greatest Royal Rumble, debuting for NJPW at Dominion, and main eventing All In, ‘The Master Of The 619’ pointed out the year is not over yet.

“I think God put me in the position to be where I’m at now.” Mysterio continued, “I’ve been very blessed throughout my [pro wrestling] career, J.R. and to be able to start off the year with the Rumble, unexpected, and then moving onto The Greatest Royal Rumble, and then, still for the first time doing my show in New Japan, which that was checked off my bucket list. I’ve never been there before and I was very excited and pleased to go for the first time. And the year’s not over yet. All In, last [Saturday], it was history. I just felt I’ve been at the right place at the right time.”

Check out the interview here.

Sources: WrestlingINC and The Jim Ross Report

Rey Mysterio Likely Returning To WWE After ‘All In’

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Rey Mysterio is “very close” to finally making his WWE return, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The Mysterio – WWE talks have gone on since the former WWE Champion made his return at the Royal Rumble earlier this year.

Mysterio’s final indie dates appear to be the first weekend of September. He’s been announced for a big six-man at the All In indie event on September 1 and he has another booking the next day, which could be it. WWE officials pushed the idea of bringing Rey in sooner, mainly to keep him off the All In event.

Rey spoke with Noelle Foley at the San Diego Comic Con last month and said he wants to finish his career with WWE.

“It is in my agenda. I would definitely like to close out my career with WWE,” Mysterio said. “With that being said, I don’t have much left on my watch. So I’m thinking anywhere from three to five years and I can really see a possible return to WWE without a doubt.”

Source: WrestlingINC

Rey Mysterio Returning For NJPW Match, G1 Climax Press Conference

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Below is the G1 Climax Press Conference from earlier today featuring all 20 entrants in this year’s tournament.

– The G1 Climax gets started tomorrow at 5:30am ET on NJPW World, every show will be live and feature English commentary. The tournament runs from July 14 until August 12 with the winner receiving an opportunity to challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 13. For details on all the participants, blocks, and key matches click here. Tomorrow’s A Block match-ups are:

* Togi Makabe vs. YOSHI-HASHI
* Hangman Page vs. Bad Luck Fale
* Michael Elgin vs. EVIL
* Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Minoru Suzuki
* Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White

Among all the talk of Rey Mysterio potentially headed to WWE, it looks like he’ll be returning to NJPW for a match at the G1 Climax final show on August 12 against an unnamed opponent. Mysterio made his debut with the promotion in June at Dominion where Marty Scurll, Hangman Page, and Cody defeated Rey Mysterio, Jushin Thunder Liger, and Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Source: WrestlingINC

Rey Mysterio And WWE Reportedly Negotiating Three-Year Deal

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Rey Mysterio has appeared twice for WWE in the past six months and he was in a Royal Rumble environment each time. As the WWE Universe waits to see Mr. 6-1-9 once again, the idea of Mysterio making some kind of WWE return seems more likely than ever.

LuchaCentral reports Rey Mysterio is discussing a three-year deal with WWE. These on-going negotiations reportedly revolve around the idea of Rey Mysterio getting to work a part-time schedule with the company. This kind of part-time contract isn’t atypical for a guy with Mysterio’s name recognition but the deal reportedly hinges on Mysterio getting to work a limited schedule of some kind.

This information coincides with a previous report from PW Insider when it was reported in January after Mysterio’s surprise Royal Rumble appearance that WWE wanted a full-time deal but Rey Mysterio would rather work a part-time schedule.

Mysterio was honored with his own holiday on June 19th in San Diego and he also spoke about this deal while during the event.

When Rey Mysterio returned to WWE after nearly three years away from the company to surprise the Philadelphia fans and the rest of the WWE Universe at the 2018 Royal Rumble he said: “I’m truly blessed to come back and realize that the fans don’t forget about you and not only the fans, but the WWE family. This is a universal reaction and it feels good, it feels great.”

Triple H is reportedly the point person in current negotiations with Mysterio as well. It’s still looking good for Rey Mysterio’s WWE return, it’s just a matter of working out the right deal.

Source: WrestlingINC

AJ Styles Confirmed For WWE2K19 Cover, Ronda Rousey Pre-Order Bonus

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It was announced that AJ Styles will be on the cover of WWE2K19.

The announcement kicked off with Corey Graves, who introduced an excited AJ Styles. He then talked about being an actual gamer and showed off the new packaging.

AJ also announced the “Million Dollar Challenge” during the presser, which will apparently allow gamers to somehow enter a tournament that will end with a million dollar game against Styles.

The WWE Champion has long stated that being on the cover of WWE2K was on his bucket list. Because of that, AJ says he started dancing after being given the news a few weeks ago.

Ronda Rousey will be the pre-order bonus.

Watch the video of the announcement below:

A  commercial was shot this week for WWE2K19 featuring Styles and Rousey.

Rey Mysterio was on-set and seemed to be playing a big part in the advertisement. Mysterio shared a photo on Instagram this week with Jeff Hardy— the location being tagged as Jupiter — and followers with a keen eye noticed it was definitely a recent picture.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet