In a surprising turn of events, a prominent WWE Superstar has reportedly missed this week’s Monday Night RAW due to an injury. As 2026 kicks off, WWE has been striving to showcase its top talents on television, especially with the Royal Rumble looming on the horizon. However, fans were disappointed to find Rey Mysterio absent from this week’s show, and now we have some insight into the situation.
Sources indicate, specifically from Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, that Mysterio’s absence was indeed due to an injury. Fortunately, the good news is that his injury appears to be minor, which means he is expected to return to WWE programming relatively soon.
Rey Mysterio last appeared on WWE RAW on December 29, where he faced off against Austin Theory and won the match by disqualification. As of now, it remains uncertain whether the Master of the 619 will make his return this week or if fans will have to wait until closer to the Royal Rumble for his comeback.
For the latest updates on this situation and more, be sure to keep an eye on WrestleZone as new information emerges.
Now, let's talk about this development. Are you feeling let down by Rey Mysterio facing yet another injury setback? How soon do you think he’ll be back in action? We’d love to hear your thoughts—share them in the comments below!
