WWE Announces Rey Mysterio Has Torn Triceps

Rey Mysterio will be out of action for some time.

WWE announced that Mysterio suffered a torn triceps during his tag team match at Payback, which took place on August 30. In that match, Rey and his son Dominik defeated the team of Seth Rollins and Murphy. Rey was supposed to face Rollins tonight on Raw, but Dominik has now taken his place with the winner advancing to a triple threat match tonight where the winner faces Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions.

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From WWE:

Rey Mysterio suffered a torn triceps during his match at WWE Payback Sunday night, WWE.com has learned.

Mysterio teamed up with his son, Dominik, to defeat Seth Rollins & Murphy at the live WWE Network special. He was originally scheduled to face Seth Rollins on Raw in a match where the winner would advance to a Triple Threat Match later in the night, which would determine WWE Champion Drew McIntyre’s opponent at WWE Clash of Champions. Dominik will replace his father in the bout.

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