On the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, fans witnessed a highly anticipated match between Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar in the United States Title Invitational Finals. However, the bout came to an unexpected end as Mysterio suffered an injury.
During the match, WWE’s medical staff checked on Mysterio after he was knocked silly before attempting a dive. Despite being told that Mysterio was fine, the injury actually occurred when Escobar hit him with a Plancha. To cover for the injury, Mysterio executed an outside dive.
As a result of Mysterio’s injury, the referee called off the match, and Escobar was declared the winner. This turn of events has left fans wondering about Mysterio’s condition and the implications for the United States Title.
According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, Mysterio’s injury is a cause for concern. While he initially appeared to be fine after the dive, the impact from Escobar’s move proved to be more damaging than anticipated. The severity of the injury and the expected recovery time are yet to be determined.
Despite the unfortunate circumstances, Santos Escobar now has the opportunity to challenge US Champion Austin Theory for the title. This highly anticipated match is set to take place on the August 11 edition of SmackDown at the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
For more information and updates on Rey Mysterio’s injury, be sure to visit Wrestling Headlines.
Stay tuned for further developments in the United States Title Invitational Finals and the upcoming championship match between Santos Escobar and Austin Theory.