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Rey Fenix Replaces Injured Rey Mysterio, Falls to El Grande Americano at WrestleMania 41

Rey Mysterio's injury on SmackDown forced WWE to substitute Rey Fenix, who lost his WrestleMania debut after a controversial steel-plate attack.

US pro-wrestler Rey Mysterio attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025.
Rey Mysterio makes his entrance during the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Overview

  • WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio suffered a leg injury during a SmackDown match on April 18, casting doubt on his WrestleMania 41 participation.
  • Rey Fenix was officially announced as Mysterio's replacement hours before WrestleMania 41 Night 1, marking his debut on WWE's biggest stage.
  • El Grande Americano, portrayed by Chad Gable, defeated Fenix using a steel plate hidden in his mask, continuing the feud's contentious narrative.
  • The match highlighted the cultural significance of Lucha Libre's mask symbolism and the ongoing critique of Americano's parody of Mexican wrestling traditions.
  • An official medical update on Rey Mysterio's injury and recovery timeline remains pending as of April 19, 2025.