Rey Mysterio Confirms New Multi-Year Deal With WWE, AEW Also Made Big Offer

Publish date: 2024-03-26

Rey Mysterio recently sat down with Sports Illustrated and confirmed he has officially signed a new multi-year extension with WWE. While he's happy with his new deal, it was reported that he spoke with AEW before re-signing with WWE.

Mysterio did not reveal the terms of the deal and said WWE's hasn't made a big to-do out of it, but that he has signed an extension after working dates without an extension in place. He notes, “We never made the signing of my new deal public, but there is definitely going to be more time to see Rey Mysterio in WWE." He adds, "I’m going to keep wrestling, at least until Father Time catches up and says, ‘It’s time to go.’ ”

Dave Meltzer reported back in August of 2020 that Mysterio spoke with AEW and that the company did make him a great offer. While it matched WWE's per-match contract, because WWE offered more dates, their deal turned out to be more lucrative.

While the money was a key factor, one has to imagine that getting to work with his son Dominik played a key role in his decision. He noted, “I am so happy to see my son Dominik doing so well, and it means so much to me to be with him in WWE.” He talked about needing to leave in 2015 to recharge his batteries, but now he's got a renewed sense of energy and that helping get his son's foot in the door was important to him. He said WWE has treated me him like he never left, something for which he is truly grateful.

What's Next For Mysterio?

Now 46 years old, Mysterio says he'll keep wrestling but one has to imagine he'll play a key role in Dominik's development over the next three years. That could be as a mentor and while on the same side, but it could also be in a program where the two have an eventual match before Rey retires.

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