Mysterio considering retirement

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- During an interview with the Mexican newspaper Esto, Rey Mysterio said that he was two to three years away from retirement. However, he made sure to note that his future in the industry hinges on the reconstructive knee surgery he is getting in April — providing he lasts that long.

When asked who will be his replacement as the top Mexican star in WWE when he leaves, he mentioned Dos Caras, Jr. (Alberto Banderas ring name), Super Nova (the son of El Texano) and Incognito; all of whom are in WWE's developmental system. However, he said he doesn't see any of them as his replacement "because WWE doesn't work that way."

Mysterio also said that his match at the Royal Rumble would be a three-way bout with Undertaker and Batista — which has since been changed. (source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Well, at least I get an idea of how much longer I have to wait for no more Mysterio in WWE. Not big on Rey but I have enjoyed this little angle with Taker, although I'd rather have Batista in the match with the two of them. Anyways, can't wait for his retirement.

Rey Mysterio has probably missed more time due to injury, then anyone else, during his 7 plus years with WWE. I am willing to bet it is even more time then Taker.

Mysterio is unlucky and is a great wrestler in the ring. I loved his little title run and he will be missed. Hopefully surgery goes as planned.

Sykesy wrote:

Mysterio is unlucky and is a great wrestler in the ring. I loved his little title run and he will be missed. Hopefully surgery goes as planned.

I am not a fan, but I do not like to see injuries and I hate seeing guys have to leave wrestling because of injuries.

Same for me. I used to be a major fan of Mysterio back in the days when he was tearing down the house in the Cruiserweight division in WCW with Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko. In the last couple of years, I hate that he felt the need to use steroids to perhaps get a better chance at a main event run while quite frankly, I think he didn't need to. He already was a major draw before he even entered WWE so why resort to midcard tactics when you're already on top?

This doesn't surprise me really, not after the amount of injuries he's had lately. I was never a huge fan of Rey's, but I've always admired his work ethic, so it'll be sad to see him leave.