Rey Mysterio confirms injury status, taps Rey Fenix to face El Grande Americano in Las Vegas

Rey Mysterio pulls out of WrestleMania 41, names Rey Fenix as his surprise replacement

Summary

– Rey Mysterio confirms he is not medically cleared to compete at WrestleMania 41

– Rey Fenix will now face El Grande Americano in a Lucha Libre showcase

– Mysterio made the announcement live during the WrestleMania Countdown pre-show

Just hours before WrestleMania 41 Night One, Rey Mysterio appeared surprised during the WrestleMania Countdown pre-show and announced he would not compete due to injury. Mysterio explained he was not cleared to wrestle but had arranged a replacement: Rey Fenix.

The announcement ended a wave of speculation that began when Mysterio suffered a legitimate injury on SmackDown. Although WWE continued to advertise the match, names like Dragon Lee and Fenix were rumored internally as possible backups. Now it’s confirmed—Fenix will face El Grande Americano in what is expected to be a fast-paced and high-profile contest.

Originally, Mysterio was scheduled to represent Lucha Libre against WWE’s newest masked sensation, widely believed to be Chad Gable, under the El Grande persona. With Fenix now stepping in, fans can expect a fresh dynamic and a potential show-stealer in this unexpected matchup.

This marks Rey Fenix’s first WrestleMania appearance and a major opportunity to showcase his high-flying style on WWE’s grandest stage.

Rey Mysterio’s announcement reshaped the card, but the spotlight remains on Lucha Libre as Fenix takes center stage.