Rey Mysterio Provides Health Update Before WrestleMania Comeback (Exclusive)
Rey Mysterio is set to return to WWE at WrestleMania 42 this weekend in Las Vegas. He was added to the multi-person ladder match for the Men’s Intercontinental Championship.
Injury and recovery
Mysterio missed most of 2026 after an arm injury. The injury occurred during a match with Austin Theory on WWE Raw in February.
He also missed last year’s WrestleMania after suffering an injury the day before the show. His recovery has kept him out of regular action until now.
Health update and interview
In an exclusive interview with The Takedown on SI, Rey Mysterio provided a health update before his WrestleMania comeback. He described feeling fully recovered and eager to compete again.
He called himself an adrenaline junkie and said the ladder match suits his style. Mysterio added that his health is in great shape heading into the event.
Ladder match lineup and stakes
The scheduled ladder match features several names from the WWE roster. The bout is the only ladder match on the WrestleMania card.
- Penta
- JD McDonagh
- Je’Von Evans
- Dragon Lee
- Rusev
- Rey Mysterio
Mysterio is a two-time Intercontinental Champion. He will attempt to win the title again in this ladder stipulation match.
Although he has returned from injuries before, this will be his first comeback inside a ladder match. He compared it to a WCW return after a torn ACL, when he faced Chris Jericho for the Cruiserweight Title in San Diego.
WrestleMania card highlights
WrestleMania 42 takes place at Allegiant Stadium on April 18 and April 19. The event airs live from Las Vegas.
Other featured matches include a WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship rematch. AJ Lee will face Becky Lynch, a repeat of their Elimination Chamber bout in Chicago where Lee won the title.
The main events are Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Roman Reigns will also defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk.
Filmogaz.com will provide coverage and updates during WrestleMania weekend.
