According to a report by The Tennessean, Rey Mysterio has signed a contract with Nashville based Aro Lucha.
Not only did Mysterio sign a contract to wrestle, but he is also now part owner of the company. The first season of Aro Lucha TV will feature Mysterio. There is no TV deal in place at the moment, but the pilot episode has been filmed.
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This story throws shade at the rumor that Rey was in serious talks with WWE about a return for WrestleMania & was “close” to signing a deal. Click bait and false propaganda leaked to Sports Illustrated by WWE most likely.
Mysterio was quoted in the article stating:
“I think what we are doing with Aro Lucha being fan-owned is revolutionary. We are giving the fans something they have never had before, a voice and a chance to get in on the action.”
CEO of Aro Lucha Jason Brown also announced that Aro Lucha will crowd fund up to $1,000,000. This means that fans can actually own a part of the company. The belief is that wrestling fans will be more emotionally invested to watch the product if they actually have a say in what transpires.
Or if they believe that they have a say.
Additionally, Konnan is the head of the Aro Lucha creative department.
To read much more on Mysterio’s signing and about Aro Lucha, visit The Tennessean!