Mysterio Plans Team USA vs. Mexico at Survivor Series
Rey Mysterio announced a five-on-five Team USA versus Team Mexico match for WWE Survivor Series, though his own participation remains undecided.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Wrestling
Rey Mysterio, a WWE Hall of Famer and AAA General Manager, announced a five-on-five Team USA versus Team Mexico match for WWE Survivor Series during an appearance on What's Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon. He has not yet revealed whether he will compete in the bout.
Why it matters
The match pairs national teams in WWE's traditional Survivor Series format, linking the company's flagship event to Mysterio's cross-border ties through his role with AAA. Its roster and format details will shape how fans follow the card ahead of the event.
The announced bout is a five-on-five match, the standard team format for Survivor Series. Mysterio has not yet confirmed his own participation or the full roster.
The players
Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio is a WWE Hall of Famer and AAA General Manager known for his long career as a luchador and wrestler.
Stephanie McMahon
Stephanie McMahon is a former WWE executive and wrestling figure who hosted the interview segment where the announcement was made.
The details
Mysterio discussed the match with Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis and described it as a classic five-on-five Survivor Series bout. He said something very special will be put together, with participation details still being finalized.
Timeline
November 28, 2026: WWE Survivor Series at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.
Season Trajectory
Survivor Series has long been built around team-versus-team elimination bouts, and this match extends that tradition by pitting national teams against each other. The cross-border element connects WWE's flagship event to Mysterio's work with AAA in Mexico.
Fantasy and fan planning for Survivor Series will depend on whether Mysterio competes and how the national teams are finalized. Viewers should watch for the full roster announcement before the November 28 event.
The takeaway
The announced match gives Survivor Series a clear national-team storyline, and the roster details will determine how the card takes shape. Watch for confirmation of Mysterio's role before building plans around the bout.
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