• RAW Star Says His Retirement Is Really Close
During an interview with LA PLATICA, WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio said his in-ring retirement is near. Here’s what the current RAW Superstar said: “Oh, it’s definitely really close. It’s really close, but at the same time, I’m so motivated. A lot of people ask me, ‘What keeps you going?’ I think that once my son started to wrestle, that kind of pushed me to continue, because I was really getting very close to calling it quits, but that just kind of gave me that second wind, and it pushed me to keep going. To be honest, I know I’m going to still enjoy it when I retire, but I’m going to have to tap out. I still love what I do and I always have.
The fact that I was inducted into the Hall of Fame before I even tapped out, I was like, I don’t want to, I’m not ready to retire. [WWE said] ‘Like no, we’re presenting this to you.’ So truly honored to have been considered, you know, one of the Hall of Famers.”
Mysterio got injured on SmackDown before WrestleMania 41. He noted during this interview that he plans to return to the ring in August.
• Top Star’s AEW Return Is Imminent
After conquering Mount Everest, Darby Allin is set to make his highly anticipated return to All Elite Wrestling. According to Fightful Select, Allin’s comeback is imminent, with a potential role at AEW All In: Texas on July 12. Allin’s journey to the summit of Mount Everest was a year in the making, after an injury forced him to postpone his initial plans. Despite AEW’s hopes for his return at the Owen Hart tournament, the expedition timeline proved too ambitious.
Insiders reveal that Allin emerged from the climb relatively injury-free and is in top physical condition to compete. He will likely be involved in AEW All In: Texas, although creative plans are still under wraps.
• AJ Styles Makes Big Decision On His Wrestling Future
The Phenomenal One is sticking around in WWE. According to Fightful Select, AJ Styles has signed a one-year contract extension with the company. Below are some key details:
– Contract Length: One-year extension, with no clear details on when it was signed or when it expires.
– Previous Talks: Styles had explored options with AEW’s Young Bucks in 2019, but ultimately signed a new WWE contract, stating it would be his last.
– Retirement Plans: Styles has expressed his desire to retire as a WWE Superstar, aiming to hang up his boots before turning 50.
– Current Storyline: Styles is set to challenge Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship, potentially at SummerSlam 2025.
This development puts to rest speculation about Styles’ future in WWE, at least for now. With his contract extension, Styles can focus on building his legacy and crafting a fitting finale to his illustrious career.
• Released WWE Star Will Join AEW Soon
Former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Isla Dawn is reportedly on the verge of joining All Elite Wrestling. According to WrestleVotes, Dawn was recently spotted backstage at an AEW television taping, with internal sources noting that her debut with the company is imminent.
Dawn’s potential arrival in AEW would be a significant addition to the promotion’s growing women’s division. With her supernatural persona and in-ring versatility, she could be a perfect fit for the company. Her style and character work made her a standout performer in WWE’s NXT UK and NXT, as well as during her short stint on the main roster as part of the dark-themed tag team “The Unholy Union” alongside Alba Fyre.
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