Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion to retire from in-ring competition at WrestleMania? Exploring potential scenario

Modified Apr 09, 2025 04:16 GMT

Major former World Champion might retire at WrestleMania 41. [Image credits: WWE.com]

The match card of WWE WrestleMania 41 is impressively taking shape, constructing it one of the greatest 'Mania's of all time. During the latest episode of RAW on Netflix, the Stamford-based promotion announced another match to the card of Mania.

Rey Mysterio is set to clash against El Grande Americano at Showcase of Immortals. Over the past few weeks, we have seen a major development in the storyline between the Master of 619 and Chad Gable. Further, Master Gable allegedly debuted as El Grande Americano on the red brand and showed his lucha skills by wearing a mask.

Frustrated, the Hall of Famer approached Adam Pearce backstage and made this singles match official. However, if the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion suffered a loss at Showcase of Immortals, fans might see him retiring from the Sports Entertainment juggernaut. In February 2025, the veteran revealed that he was preparing himself mentally for retirement.

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Even Rey Mysterio disclosed how his retirement is inching closer with each passing day. With this, fans could see him leave his boots in the middle of the ring if he suffers a loss to El Grande Americano. If not actual retirement, WWE can still pull this move by making it part of a storyline where Mysterio could return post-Mania, expose El Grande as Chad Gable, and eventually defeat him in a singles match.

Overall, it will be intriguing to see how things will unfold at the Grandest Stage of Them All and who will emerge as the victor in the Mysterio vs El Grande Americano match.

Judgment Day member could be a better opponent for Rey Mysterio at WWE WrestleMania 41

The storyline angle between Chad Gable and Rey Mysterio makes sense for the El Grande vs Mysterio bout. However, Judgment Day member Dominik Mysterio could be a better opponent for the Hall of Famer rather than Americano.

Both Rey and Dominik have had interesting storylines in the past and even clashed once on the WrestleMania stage. So, a match between the father and son could be a better choice for Mysterio's opponent at the Showcase of Immortals.

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Dominik Mysterio is now set to contest an Intercontinental Championship match at WWE WrestleMania 41. Here, the former NXT North American Nightmare will lock horns against Bron Breakker, Finn Balor, and Penta in a Fatal Four-way match.

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Love Verma is a WWE features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Legislative Law. His experience in legal drafting helps him cross-check reports with reputed media to ensure their accuracy. Despite being an avid WWE fan, Verma manages to maintain objectivity in his work, ensuring unbiased writing that resonates with both the casual reader and die-hard fan.

Love became a pro wrestling fan after watching Royal Rumble 2014, and became a Brock Lesnar Guy following the 2015 edition of Royal Rumble. He admires the sheer power and dominance The Beast Incarnate displayed in his Triple-Threat Match against John Cena and Seth Rollins. However, one of his favorite matches is Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 31, where Orton delivered one of the greatest RKOs ever.

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