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WWE Discusses Ideas for Rey Mysterio Farewell Amid 2027 Retirement Chatter
WWE has discussed ideas for Rey Mysterio’s in-ring farewell, amid backstage chatter that he could retire in 2027.
The possible retirement is not confirmed, and no date or location for a final match has been identified.
Mysterio has said he is enjoying wrestling and plans to decide about retirement as he goes.
The WWE Hall of Famer helped popularize lucha libre in the United States and has remained active in wrestling for decades.
He is on WWE’s Raw roster and also serves as the on-screen general manager of Lucha Libre AAA.
He may continue working behind the scenes with WWE and AAA, helping younger wrestlers if he stops competing in the ring.
WWE has discussed ideas for Rey Mysterio’s in-ring farewell, according to reports citing backstage chatter.
The reports say Mysterio could retire from wrestling in 2027, but no retirement date or match details are confirmed.
Mysterio said as recently as last month that he was enjoying wrestling and planned to “wing it” on retirement.
He is a WWE Hall of Famer, a member of the WWE Raw roster and the on-screen manager of Lucha Libre AAA.
Mysterio is expected to remain involved behind the scenes, helping younger talent in WWE and AAA, according to Wrestling Inc.
- Who
- Rey Mysterio, WWE Hall of Famer and wrestler.
- What
- WWE has reportedly discussed ideas for his in-ring farewell amid backstage chatter that he could retire in 2027.
- When
- A possible retirement in 2027 has been discussed; no date has been set.
- Where
- The discussions are reported to be within WWE.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mysterio was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame while still an active wrestler.
Mysterio said he was enjoying his in-ring work and planned to “wing it” when deciding about retirement.
Reports said there was backstage chatter about a possible 2027 retirement and that WWE had discussed ideas for his farewell.
- Possible retirement year
- 2027
- WWE Hall of Fame induction
- 2023
- Age
- 51
- Current WWE role
- Member of the Raw roster
- AAA role
- On-screen manager
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What people are saying
backstage chatter
started to discuss ideas on how to present his in-ring farewell
wing it