Rey Mysterio Nears Return Ahead of Survivor Series in San Diego

Rey Mysterio has begun taking visible steps toward an in-ring return after being sidelined since April, when he suffered a groin injury, according to multiple reports. The WWE Hall of Famer has been reported at the company training facility in Orlando this week as he undergoes the medical clearance process that would allow him to resume competition, putting a potential comeback on the near-term horizon ahead of Survivor Series in his hometown of San Diego.

Mysterio was forced out of action in April, a day before WrestleMania, after suffering what he described as a sudden tear in his groin while pushing off with his left leg. In a recent interview he recounted hearing a rip and realizing the injury had occurred. Reports also say he required surgery to repair a damaged eardrum during his recovery. He initially hoped to return by August, but multiple scheduling updates pushed that timetable back while he completed rehabilitation.

Visits to the performance center are a formal part of WWE’s clearance process. Reports that Mysterio either visited or was expected to visit the facility in mid-September and again this week suggest he is moving through the final stages of recovery. Those...