TNA Reportedly Tried To Sign Former WWE Champion Last Week

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, TNA made a big play for former WWE Champion Rey Mysterio Jr last week. Mysterio left WWE earlier this year after over a decade with the company.

The Observer reports that both TNA President Dixie Carter and John Gaburick spoke to Mysterio and pushed the notion that they could help increase the visibility of his merchandise, and get it in several retail outlets.

Mysterio was also told that he would be built around as a major Hispanic superstar, and would be permitted to work anywhere he wished on days off from television tapings.

It was noted by the Observer that Mysterio is still more likely to head to Lucha Underground, although nothing is set in stone, and nothing has been made official.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

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