New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced Rey Mysterio will return to the promotion next month. The famous luchador is scheduled to have a match on the final night of the G1 Climax 28 show from the Nippon Budokan on August 12th, 2018.
Full lineup for G1 CLIMAX 28!!! Kenny faces Ibushi in a tag team match on August 10th! Rey Mysterio Jr. and Pro-Wrestler Sengoku Enbu set for action on August 12th!https://t.co/iUVb1aWjdE#njpw #g128 pic.twitter.com/PKThri6O1o
— njpw_global (@njpwglobal) July 13, 2018
Mysterio’s opponent for the show has yet to be named, however. His only match for NJPW to date was at last month’s Dominion. On that night, he teamed with Hiroshi Tanahashi and Jushin Liger in a losing effort to Cody, Hangman Page, and Marty Scurll.
Mysterio originally challenged Jushin Liger when he first appeared in NJPW. A match between the two legends for Strong Style Evolved was eventually scrapped last year, however. Mysterio was forced to withdraw from the event due to a torn bicep.
It’s possible Liger is named later as his opponent, however that is only speculation.
Rey Mysterio NJPW
At 43-years-of age, Mysterio has been working hard to keep in shape for what is likely the final few years of his career. Mysterio posted on Instagram recently that he is having stem cell therapy done on his knee (which has been a frequent problem) and his bicep (which he tore last year).
Rey Mysterio WWE Contract Update
Yesterday, we reported that Rey Mysterio and WWE were close to a deal. The only remaining sticking points were the remaining commitments Mysterio has left. One of those dates is All-In on September 1st, 2018. Mysterio does have dates booked after then as well.
