Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
As we’ve been reporting for a while, Rey Mysterio’s contract is
coming up soon and there have been a lot of rumors about his status with the
company. Mysterio’s predilection for injury is well-known at this point and
while he is still valuable for merchandise sales and as a name value, he has
been used sporadically in terms of an in-ring talent.
According to sources, Mysterio was at WWE Headquarters in Stamford
on April 30th to talk about a new contract. The impression given was that he
will be offered a deal to be a WWE Ambassador, similar to how Hulk Hogan is used
now and Ric Flair was for a while. This is the same deal Ultimate Warrior
announced at the Hall of Fame ceremony just before his passing, and is used to
keep big value names with the company without needing to feature them regular on
TV and in the ring. Vince McMahon wants him back but his status is currently up
in the air.
