WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio appeared on the January 17th episode of WWE SmackDown. Mysterio kicked off the show, which was held in his hometown of San Diego, California, on Friday night. Rey noted that his family was in the crowd.

Rey Mysterio has become the latest superstar to declare for the Royal Rumble 2025. A one-time Royal Rumble winner, Rey won the 30-man match in 2006. Rey was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2023.

Rey Mysterio was involved in an insane feud with Seth Rollins that led to him losing an eye on WWE programming.

Rey Mysterio, the 2006 Royal Rumble winner, recalled how he entered the contest at number two and went on to win it. The ultimate underdog went on to the main event of WrestleMania 22 and became the World Heavyweight Champion for the first time.