Rey Mysterio stunned the audience with his unexpected comeback on SmackDown, aiding the Latino World Order in their battle against Santos Escobar’s faction. This interference ultimately led to Carlito’s victory over Escobar in their intense Street Fight showdown.
Mysterio’s return marks his comeback from an injury that sidelined him last year, forcing him to undergo surgery.
His absence was a result of an attack orchestrated by Escobar on the November 10, 2023, episode of SmackDown, causing him to miss significant events like Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 and Royal Rumble 2024.
Now that Mysterio is back in action, let’s delve into three potential storylines for his future on SmackDown:
3. Leading the Latino World Order against Legado Del Fantasma
With Santos Escobar’s establishment of Legado Del Fantasma, bringing Los Lotharios into the fold, a fierce rivalry has ignited.
Mysterio’s return balances the scales, offering the Latino World Order a chance to retaliate against Escobar and his allies. The WWE Hall of Famer may rally his crew to confront the chaos stirred by his former protégé.
2. WrestleMania XL Showdown
The stage seems set for a WrestleMania XL showdown between Mysterio and Escobar. WWE could prolong the feud by scheduling two matches across both nights of WrestleMania.
Night One might witness a team clash between Lopez, Los Lotharios, and Escobar’s faction, while Night Two could showcase a career-defining match between Mysterio and Escobar.
1. Rematch with Logan Paul for the United States Championship
Rey Mysterio’s loss of the United States Championship to Logan Paul at Crown Jewel 2023 remains a pivotal moment. Despite Paul’s commendable performance and timely intervention during their match, a rematch between the two contenders is overdue.
With Mysterio’s return, invoking his rematch clause for the United States Championship against Paul could be an intriguing storyline to explore.
