Overview
- Reports say WWE paid roughly $44,000 to cover a hip replacement for Dionicio “Nicho” Castellanos, the original Psicosis.
- The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Rey Mysterio led efforts to get the surgery paid for and that Nick Khan signed off on the payment.
- Castellanos is under a WWE “legends” merchandise agreement that normally provides royalties for likeness use and does not cover major medical procedures.
- The payment is notable because hip replacements are common and costly for long-career wrestlers who worked before modern, higher-paying contracts.
- The story is based on industry reporting from the Wrestling Observer and outlets that relayed it and has not been independently confirmed by WWE, which leaves sourcing as an important caveat.