Legendary luchador challenges masked rival after weeks of tension
Summary
– Rey Mysterio to face El Grande Americano at WrestleMania 41
– Match confirmed following Mysterio’s request to Adam Pearce
– El Grande Americano has targeted the LWO, securing a win over Dragon Lee
Rey Mysterio is set to clash with El Grande Americano at WrestleMania 41. During the April 7 episode of WWE RAW, Mysterio approached General Manager Adam Pearce, expressing his desire to confront the man who has been disrespecting him and his legacy. Pearce granted Mysterio the choice of venue, leading to the official announcement of the match at WrestleMania 41.
El Grande Americano has been a thorn in the side of the Latino World Order (LWO) in recent weeks, notably achieving a singles victory over Dragon Lee. On the same night as the match announcement, he teamed with Julius and Brutus Creed to defeat Lee, Cruz Del Toro, and Joaquin Wilde in six-man tag action.
This bout adds to the growing WrestleMania 41 card, promising a high-stakes encounter between the iconic Mysterio and the enigmatic El Grande Americano.
BREAKING: @reymysterio will go one-on-one with @Americano_WWE at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/GzYAeO2ENv
— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2025
