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Dominik Mysterio Sets AAA Title Defense as Reports Flag Imminent WWE Return

Reports indicate an imminent WWE TV comeback, creating overlap with his AAA commitments.

Overview

  • He is booked to defend the AAA Mega Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo at Rey de Reyes on March 14 in Puebla, after Vikingo earned the No. 1 contender spot on the Jan. 17 FOX broadcast.
  • Mysterio announced a Feb. 7 appearance at AAA’s show in Querétaro to promote the championship bout and reaffirmed in a video that he intends to keep the title.
  • PWInsider reports he could be back on WWE Raw as soon as Feb. 2 in Philadelphia, a development not officially confirmed by WWE.
  • He has been sidelined since a Dec. 20 shoulder injury at AAA Guerra de Titanes, with doctors indicating no surgery was needed and a relatively quick return expected.
  • WWE creative has reportedly been waiting on his medical clearance before advancing storylines involving the dual WWE Intercontinental and AAA Mega champion.