{"id":144123,"date":"2025-10-16T07:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=144123"},"modified":"2025-10-16T04:06:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T08:06:45","slug":"how-wwe-should-book-a-rey-mysterio-farewell-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/10\/16\/how-wwe-should-book-a-rey-mysterio-farewell-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"How WWE Should Book a Rey Mysterio Farewell Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rey Mysterio has been a cornerstone of WWE, enchanting fans as the iconic masked luchador. His wrestling journey began on May 29, 1992, in a tag team match for WWA, partnering with Remington against Chamaco Rebelde and Estampa Brava in a no-contest bout. Since then, he has competed across various promotions, with two notable WWE stints: from 2002 to 2014 and from 2018 to the present.<\/p>\n<p>At 50, Mysterio is <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.pwinsider.com\/article\/195205\/rey-mysterio-possibly-injured.html?p=1\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">currently sidelined by an injury<\/a>. If he chooses to retire, following John Cena\u2019s ongoing farewell tour or AJ Styles\u2019 planned 2026 exit, WWE could craft a spectacular send-off through these compelling storylines.<\/p>\n<h2>Dominik Mysterio Storyline<\/h2>\n<p>Dominik Mysterio, once his father\u2019s tag team partner alongside Edge, betrayed them at Clash at the Castle 2022. This sparked a heated father-son rivalry, culminating in Rey\u2019s victory over Dominik at WrestleMania 39. A new angle could see Dominik, now the Intercontinental Champion and AAA Mega Champion, challenge Rey again, this time with his father\u2019s career at stake.<\/p>\n<p>While Dominik\u2019s momentum makes a loss unlikely, the drama of a son forcing his father\u2019s retirement would captivate audiences, blending personal stakes with in-ring intensity to honor Rey\u2019s legacy. He was <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/08\/09\/rey-mysterio-august-wwe-return\/\" target=\"_self\">expected to return around August<\/a>, but his plans have been derailed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rey Mysterio was reportedly at the WWE Performance Center in the last few days and is preparing to return to the ring. <\/p>\n<p>(Via <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PWInsidercom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@PWInsidercom<\/a>) <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LT5zkIH9AK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/LT5zkIH9AK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; J O H N (@RomanEra0) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RomanEra0\/status\/1978113739875360943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Retirement Tour to Elevate Rising Stars<\/h2>\n<p>John Cena is nearing the end of his retirement tour, with four appearances left, concluding at Saturday Night\u2019s Main Event on December 13, 2025. AJ Styles has also hinted at retiring in 2026. Rey Mysterio could embark on a similar tour, facing up-and-coming wrestlers to give them a spotlight. Members of the Latino World Order (LWO) could shine, while heels would vie to be his final opponent.<\/p>\n<p>A dream match against Penta or Rey Fenix would showcase Rey\u2019s high-flying prowess. The challenge lies in choosing among the three wrestlers currently portraying El Grande Americano for his last match, adding intrigue to the tour\u2019s climax.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BREAKING: Next week on <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WWERaw?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WWERaw<\/a>, <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/reymysterio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@reymysterio<\/a> will have his retirement ceremony. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Iibkx11xK3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Iibkx11xK3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWE\/status\/1265111867455877120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>The Mysterios Spark Rey\u2019s Retirement<\/h2>\n<p>Dominik Mysterio has excelled on WWE\u2019s main roster, while his sister, Aliyah Mysterio, is reportedly training to wrestle. A storyline could emerge where Dominik resents Aliyah\u2019s presence in WWE, especially if she interferes with his on-screen romances, citing real-life implications. Rey, siding with Aliyah, might face Dominik\u2019s ultimatum: if Aliyah loses a match against him,<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_118508\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118508\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118508 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/WM39_MATCH_REY_DOM_FC_Date-9b56c25afac7d2864e8ffa40cdd0f714.jpg\" alt=\"Dominik Mysterio vs Rey Mysterio :WM39 Match Graphic\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/WM39_MATCH_REY_DOM_FC_Date-9b56c25afac7d2864e8ffa40cdd0f714.jpg 900w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/WM39_MATCH_REY_DOM_FC_Date-9b56c25afac7d2864e8ffa40cdd0f714-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/WM39_MATCH_REY_DOM_FC_Date-9b56c25afac7d2864e8ffa40cdd0f714-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-118508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: WWE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rey must retire. Though unorthodox, Rey could accept resolving family discord. In the match, Rey would coach Aliyah, but Dominik, channeling Eddie Guerrero\u2019s cunning, might cheat to win, forcing his father\u2019s retirement. With his children in the ring and family at ringside, this emotional spectacle would be a fitting curtain call for Rey\u2019s illustrious career.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rey Mysterio officially passes the torch to Dominik Mysterio<\/p>\n<p>THE GREATEST MYSTERIO OF ALL TIME<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WorldsCollide?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WorldsCollide<\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7woN7JZOJc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/7woN7JZOJc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FadeAwayMedia\/status\/1966724874539274325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>It would be interesting to see how WWE chooses to conclude the legendary career of Rey Mysterio, the beloved Luchador who has already secured his place in the WWE Hall of Fame. Rey&#8217;s contributions have helped many masked superstars, and it would be interesting to see if he chooses to work in a backstage role or as a trainer at the Performance Center to develop new talent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><i>Header photo \u2013 WWE \u2013 Stay tuned to the\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><u><i>Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i> for more on Rey Mysterio and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. 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Since then, he has competed across various promotions, with two notable WWE [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5578,"featured_media":144161,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2192,4,3],"tags":[6530,886],"class_list":["post-144123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wrestling","category-wwe","category-wwe-universe","tag-dominik-mysterio","tag-rey-mysterio"],"modified_by":"Michael Joseph Sugue, Manager","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5578"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=144123"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144123\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":144163,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144123\/revisions\/144163"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/144161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=144123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=144123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}