WWE News Rey Mysterio contract squabble and health status update By Jason Powell Jul 21, 2008 - 11:43 AM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing Rey Mysterio and WWE are still squabbling over his contract. As reported exclusively by Prowrestling.net last month, Mysterio feels he is underpaid compared to other top performers in the company, and he is seeking significantly more money than WWE officials are willing to pay. There may be some rough feelings stemming from Mysterio working through a torn biceps injury earlier this year and being promised that he was going to be part of the WrestleMania pay-per-view. The storyline took a twist when Powell's POV: It may seem like a long shot, but Mysterio has told friends that he's open to the idea of returning to Mexico's AAA promotion if he doesn't get what he wants from WWE. Cooler heads could prevail and he still has plenty of time left on his contract, but he's clearly frustrated at this point, as he feels insulted by not making as much as some of the top performers in the company. As previously noted, WWE officials view Mysterio as injury prone. They recognize his value to the company, particularly from a merchandising standpoint, but they want him to prove he can stay healthy. In related news, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported last week that Mysterio has still not made a full recovery from biceps surgery, which is why they kept his recent Raw match with Santino Marella simple. He should be cleared to return full-time within the next few weeks. HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY WWE News Latest Twelve Articles Shore's WWE Smackdown Hitlist: Batista vs. Matt Hardy, John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler, CM Punk and wet cigarettes, Mickie James, and Undertaker and Kane vs. Chris Jericho and Big Show Jim Ross shoots down talk that he's targeting WrestleMania 26 for his return, comments on his current contractual status with WWE Shore's WWE Superstars Hitlist: Shelton Benjamin vs. Zack Ryder, Eric Escobar (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Jimmy Wang Yang, and Mark Henry vs. Cody Rhodes 11/20 WWE Smackdown preview: The complete lineup for tonight's show headlined by Undertaker and Kane vs. Chris Jericho and Big Show, plus a hot Intercontinental Title match (no spoilers) 11/20 WWE Smackdown spoilers: Full results of the show that airs tonight with John Morrison defending the Intercontinental Title against Dolph Ziggler in a best of three falls match (spoilers) Where Are They Now: Former WWE wrestler Duke "The Dumpster" Droese