Rey Mysterio: Leaving WWE Was “The Best Thing That Could Have Happened”

Rey Mysterio: Leaving WWE Was “The Best Thing That Could Have Happened”

Rey Mysterio made his return to WWE earlier this week during the promotion’s special episode of SmackDown 1000. He discussed his well-anticipated return in a video WWE posted to their YouTube channel, celebrating the show’s milestone.

The ‘Ultimate Underdog’ spoke highly of SmackDown Live, as well as all of the legends that starred on the show over the years:

SmackDown, from day one has been my brand.

“For not only myself, but a lot of legends have grown with this brand. The likes of Eddie Guerrero — rest in peace — Batista, John Cena, The Rock — when I first came into WWE, The Rock was still part of SmackDown — Triple H, Brock Lesnar, and Randy Orton. When you talk about all of those names, you truly understand how stacked the SmackDown roster was. To be one of those guys that eventually branched out, put in the work, and became who I am now, it feels good to come back and be home, because this truly is my home.”

Mysterio also discussed leaving WWE, and what it means for him now after a four year absence:

“I did not leave and say goodbye forever. I did definitely leave with a vision of one day returning and here we are.

“I’m back to dominate, I’m back to prove a point of why I’ve been in this industry for almost 30 years. I truly believe I am in the best shape of my life right now. I’m mentally prepared to come in and do what I have to do to keep demonstrating why I love this sport.

“Through time as you age, as you get older you live and learn. In my case being in this industry from almost 30 years I think the best thing that could have happened to me was to part ways for almost four years, which is the time I remained away from the WWE. But at the same time, I left on good terms so that this day would eventually happen and here we are now, almost four years later. I’m more mature, I’m rested, my body and mind are fully rested, I’m healed up. I don’t think I could be living a better moment right now as we speak.”

The entire video containing Mysterio’s interview also includes cameos from SmackDown talent such as AJ Styles and Randy Orton. It serves as a memorable tribute to the show’s tenure.

Do you think Rey Mysterio made a good decision leaving WWE for four years? Let us know in the comments or by connecting with us on Twitter and Discord.

5 years ago by Wrestle Talk

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