WHO CONFIRMS REY MYSTERIO FRACTURED BOTH RIBS
WWE Hall of Famer and former World Champion Rey Mysterio confirmed he fractured both ribs during his match against Austin Theory on Monday Night RAW's episode dated January 26. During the bout, fans witnessed him clutching his midsection while referee signaled for medical assistance with a red 'X'. The wrestler was subsequently assisted to the back of the ring and has since begun recovering from this injury without participating in post-match events or attacks that occurred afterward on March 15 reports indicate he is currently focused on rehabilitation.
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1Rey Mysterio confirmed he fractured both ribs following a match with Austin Theory.
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2The injury occurred at an event dated in early February (January) during WWE Raw's programming schedule.
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Rey Mysterio suffered fractured ribs and was assisted to the back after clutching midsection following a bout with Austin Theory; he did not participate in post-match attacks.
— [Mar 15, 23:47] Rey Mysterio Reveals Details of His Injury & Recovery Status (Wrestlingnews)"Rey" was seen clutching his arms during the match against Austin Theory on January 6th. The referee signaled for medical assistance by throwing up an 'X' sign, indicating a potential injury.
— [Mar 15] Injury Update On Rey Mysterio (Ewrestlingnews)"Rey" was favoring his leg at the end of match against Austin Theory and appeared to be in pain while being helped off by medical staff. He did not participate in post-match attacks.
— [Mar 15] Injury Update On Rey Mysterio (Ewrestlingnews)"Rey" confirmed he fractured both ribs during a match on Monday Night Raw and is currently recovering after the bout with Austin Theory caused him to clutch his midsection, prompting an 'X' sign.
— [Mar 15] Rey Mysterio Confirms He Suffered An Injury During WWE Raw Match (Wrestlingnews)"Rey" revealed details of a recent injury that had fans worried during the January episode where he was seen clutching his arms and receiving medical attention.
— [Mar 15] Rey Mysterio Reveals Details Of His Injuries & Recovery StatusRey Mysterio suffered fractured ribs on the Monday before competing, and despite an initial 'X' signal from a referee indicating injury during his January 26 match against Austin Theory. He has since recovered enough to appear in commentary but remains out of action for WWE as there is no word yet regarding when he will return to ring competition.
WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio sustained a fractured rib injury during his January match against Austin Theory, requiring medical attention and preventing him from participating in post-match segments. In an interview with Adrian Hernandez on Monday Night RAW's podcast show "The Vision," he confirmed the bilateral fracture as part of its recovery process following that event which took place just before Rumble 2019