On the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer discussed the news of Rey Mysterio joining the new Nashville, Tennessee based wrestling promotion Aro Lucha and says that reports of this news were blown way out of proportion.
“That story is very overblown. There really isn’t a story. He’s going to be working the Aro Lucha tapings. Look… Crowd Funding? I read that and it’s like, uhhh..”
Meltzer goes on to confirm that talks between WWE and Rey Mysterio are still on-going, and that Rey Mysterio isn’t even a real owner of Aro Lucha despite claims in recent reports.
“He’s still in negotiations with WWE. I can tell you that factually right now. He’s in negotiations with WWE. He will be working Aro Lucha. I think he’s pretty much committed to working Aro Lucha tapings. He may stay with them. He may end up with ownership. He’s not an owner of the company right now. The idea of this, a lot of people look at this and go, “Oh, he’s not going to WWE.” He may not, but he’s absolutely in talks with them right now. Whatever the story is that broke today, that does not change that story.”
We will keep you updated as more information regarding Rey Mysterio’s contract status with WWE or whomever as it becomes available.
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(H/T our friends at Ringside.com for the transcriptions.)
