Post by sh17 on Jun 10, 2009 19:05:46 GMT -6
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The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that talent at this week's WWE RAW event were discussing a rumor that Rey Mysterio had given notice to WWE management. While Mysterio's absence from this week's TV tapings supports the rumor, it should be noted that he remains on the advertised lineups for this coming weekend's house shows. This rumor is thus not confirmed and was merely something that was talked about at the tapings (fans and other media outlets are advised, again, to recognize this story as a rumor). At press time, Mysterio was still a WWE employee and, barring an announcement to the contrary, that should be treated as the only fact here.
Like the report says, treat it as a rumor and nothing more at this point. Considering that about 6-12 months ago Mysterio signed a new contract I don't think this has much truth to it, but diving deeper into it it would make some sense. Mysterio has won every title the company has to offer, is one of the most fan favorite wrestlers(he always ranks in the top 10 of merchandise sales), and for his style and age(while he's in his mid 30's he's been wrestling for 20 years) he's been injured in his knees and had several surgeries on them. I can see this happening if he's ready to take his money and watch his kids grow up. Maybe he's going to TNA in order to work a lighter schedule. While I don't see him leaving WWE for a long time, when you look deeper at the situation you can see that him leaving wouldn't be all that shocking.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that talent at this week's WWE RAW event were discussing a rumor that Rey Mysterio had given notice to WWE management. While Mysterio's absence from this week's TV tapings supports the rumor, it should be noted that he remains on the advertised lineups for this coming weekend's house shows. This rumor is thus not confirmed and was merely something that was talked about at the tapings (fans and other media outlets are advised, again, to recognize this story as a rumor). At press time, Mysterio was still a WWE employee and, barring an announcement to the contrary, that should be treated as the only fact here.
Like the report says, treat it as a rumor and nothing more at this point. Considering that about 6-12 months ago Mysterio signed a new contract I don't think this has much truth to it, but diving deeper into it it would make some sense. Mysterio has won every title the company has to offer, is one of the most fan favorite wrestlers(he always ranks in the top 10 of merchandise sales), and for his style and age(while he's in his mid 30's he's been wrestling for 20 years) he's been injured in his knees and had several surgeries on them. I can see this happening if he's ready to take his money and watch his kids grow up. Maybe he's going to TNA in order to work a lighter schedule. While I don't see him leaving WWE for a long time, when you look deeper at the situation you can see that him leaving wouldn't be all that shocking.
