Rey Mysterio Gives Update On Octagon Jr.’s Neck Injury

AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio delivered a sobering update on Octagon Jr.’s health during the July 18 episode of AAA on Fox, confirming that the masked star is dealing with a neck injury that will require an extensive rehabilitation process before he can return to the ring.

Mysterio, addressing the media in an in-ring press conference segment near the end of the broadcast, explained that Octagon Jr. is facing a lengthy recovery. The WWE Hall of Famer did not offer a specific timetable, but his comments made clear that a comeback is not expected anytime soon.

Octagon Jr., a former AAA Latin American Champion, has been out of action since suffering a frightening injury earlier this year. He was stretchered out of the building after a top-rope move went wrong during a multi-man match involving Cruz Del Toro, Joaquin Wilde, Lince Dorado and Mini Vikingo. The moment was scary enough in real time that it quickly became one of the more talked-about incidents in AAA this year, with wrestling journalist Bryan Alvarez reporting shortly afterward that the injury was considered serious.

Mysterio’s update effectively confirms what many feared — that Octagon Jr. will be sidelined for an extended stretch. Neck injuries are notoriously unpredictable in wrestling, and the fact that AAA’s general manager felt it necessary to address the situation directly on television underscores how significant the injury is being treated internally.

Octagon Jr. has been a fixture of AAA’s lucha roster, known for his high-flying style and consistent presence in the promotion’s upper and mid-card scenes. His absence leaves a notable gap, and it remains to be seen how AAA reshuffles its plans around the Latin American Championship picture and its cruiserweight-style matchups while he recovers.

No further details on his rehabilitation timeline have been made public. AAA fans will likely be watching closely for future updates on his condition as he works his way back.

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