Rey Mysterio's return is official.
On Sunday, WWE announced that Mysterio will make his return to the company at the historic SmackDown 1000.
Here's the release WWE :
SmackDown 1000 now has another number of significance attached to it. That nuᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚmber is 619, because Rey Mysterio is back!
The SmackDown ꦗlegend will appear on the history-making episode, marking his return to the blue brand for the first time in more than four years.
The former WWE and World Heavyweight Champion is best remembered for⛄ energizing SmackDown with his signature aerial attack, unb🌄elievable athleticism and never-say-die attitude. Mysterio was a cornerstone of Team Blue since the first brand split in March 2002 and helped define the SmackDown spirit.
What impact will T🍒he Biggest Little Man have when he makes his triumphant return to the brand he helped build? Find out when SmackDown 1000 airs on Oct. 16 live on USA Network at 8/7 C.
As previously reported, Mysterio signed a two-year deal with the company in September. He appeared i☂n the Royal Rumble and Greatest Royal Rumble earlier this year, but has not been full-time with the company since 2015.
It is unknown what Mysterio's role will be on the show, but WWE social media did tease a dream match between him and AJ Styles not too long ago. Along with Mysterio's return, Batista will return to the comp🌠any at SmackDown 1000 to reunite with Evolution. WWE is also reportedly attempting to get The Rock to appear in some capacity.
Figh🐷tful will have live coverage of 😼SmackDown 1000 on Oct. 16.
