Santos Escobar Reveals Mysterio Suffered a Mild Concussion During Their Match

During the July 28 episode of WWE SmackDown, a match between Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar took an unexpected turn. After taking a hit on the outside, Mysterio hit his head following an Escobar dive. While WWE initially reported that Mysterio was sidelined due to severe whiplash, Santos Escobar, in a recent interview with Ten Count (via Fightful), shed more light on the incident. He revealed that Mysterio had suffered a mild concussion due to their intense bout.

Escobar emphasized the commitment both wrestlers had to delivering a top-notch performance. “The show that you got was the show that it was going to be,” he stated. Highlighting their long-standing relationship and bond, Escobar mentioned that when two wrestlers share such a connection, they give it their all in the ring. This commitment sometimes leads to unforeseen incidents, like the one Mysterio faced.

Despite the setback, Mysterio has since made a recovery. The wrestling community, while always eager for thrilling matches, also values the health and safety of its stars. This incident serves as a reminder of the risks wrestlers take to entertain their fans.