As noted over the weekend, Rey Mysterio is currently amidst a contract dispute with AAA, which is why he has been noticeably absent from recent events. AAA is reportedly behind in payments, Mysterio is holding out on the company, and subsequently has yet to appear for AAA in 2016.
According to a recent MLW Radio podcast , former WCW star Konnan revealed Mysterio is considering returning to WWE if he can secure a lighter schedule than he had during his previous run in WWE.
It should be noted that Dave Meltzer explained on Wrestling Observer Radio this weekend that AAA and Lucha Underground were banking on Alberto Del Rio and Rey Mysterio to be their big stars, and with Del Rio returning to WWE that of course is not happening.
It’s also worth mentioning that Mysterio’s name has been mentioned on WWE programming several times in recent months, as well as WWE.com doing a feature on him, and JBL giving him a shoutout during the Royal Rumble.
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Chris Jerico and Rey Mysterio during First Annual Spike TV Video Game Awards - Show at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. (Photo by Steve Grayson/WireImage)
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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 03: Rey Mysterio and Cody Rhodes battle during their WWE match at 'WrestleMania 27' at the Georgia World Congress Center on April 3, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
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WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio poses for a portait in the WireImage Portrait Gallery at Comic-Con hosted by Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction and presented by Nintendo on July 21, 2011 in San Diego, California.
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WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio poses for a portait in the WireImage Portrait Gallery at Comic-Con hosted by Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction and presented by Nintendo on July 21, 2011 in San Diego, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 12: WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio attends the Creation Coalition and WWE hosts "Be A Star" anti-bullying initiative rally at Algin Sutton Community Center on August 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Brian To/FilmMagic)
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SAN DIEGO - JULY 12: New cruiserweight champion Rey Mysterio Jr acknowledges the crowd after defeating Jericho during the WWE Bash at the Beach event at Cox Arena in San Diego, California on July 12, 1998. (Photo by Elsa /Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: (L-R) Sgt. Slaughter and Rey Mysterio attend Hulu NY Upfront on April 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Hulu)
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LAS VEGAS - DECEMBER 2: (U.S. TABLOIDS OUT) WWE wrestler Rey Mysterio walks on stage during the "1st Annual Video Game Awards" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena December 2, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show premieres on Spike T.V. Thursday, December 4 at 9:00PM ET/PT. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 03: Rey Mysterio attends WWE's 2014 SuperStars For Kids at the New Orleans Museum of Art on April 3, 2014 in New Orleans City. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI - MAY 2: Rey Mysterio of the WWE throws out the first pitch prior to the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 2, 2006. The Reds defeated the Cardinals 3-2. (Photo by John Grieshop/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Eddie Guerrero and Ray Mysterio (Photo by J. Shearer/WireImage for BWR Public Relations)
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HOUSTON - APRIL 05: Rey Mysterio celebrates his victry over JBL for the Intercontinental Championship at "WrestleMania 25" at the Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)
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HOUSTON - APRIL 05: Rey Mysterio celebrates his victry over JBL for the Intercontinental Championship at "WrestleMania 25" at the Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)