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Rey Mysterio says there's a "big possibility" of him re-signing with WWE following his incredible Royal Rumble return.

The legendary superstar received a huge ovation when he made a surprise entrance in the men's Royal Rumble match on January 28.

Mysterio had not been seen in WWE since an appearance on Raw in April 2015 brought his 13-year stint with the company to a close.

But fans in the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia gave the two-time world champion a hero's welcome when he entered at number 27.

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A one-time deal with WWE saw the 43-year-old clash with the likes of John Cena and Roman Reigns, before being eliminated by Finn Balor.

More than 8.5 million people have watched the masked icon's return to WWE on YouTube, proving the veteran's enduring popularity with fans.

Mysterio is now leading British promotion 5 Star Wrestling's new weekly live TV show, airing on free-to-air channel FreeSports every Thursday night.

He starred in the inaugural episode broadcast from Liverpool's ECHO Arena, earning a win via disqualification over UK standout Zack Gibson.

Ahead of the match, the man known as the greatest cruiserweight of all time spoke to Mirror Sport about his WWE return and future plans.

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What's it like to be the figurehead for the launch of 5 Star Wrestling? This is a historic moment for British wrestling [the first wrestling TV series broadcast live on a weekly basis from the UK].

It is. This project has been talked about for quite some time now. To put an event like this together, it can't be done overnight. We have stars like Rob Van Dam, Jack Swagger... stars that have been in the WWE roster, that have headlined numerous pay-per-views and now we're here, we're here for the Liverpool fans, for the fans out here in Europe, that have been loyal fans.

I have nothing but respect for that fanbase, because wherever there is an event, you know a WWE event, or a 5 Star event, or an independent wrestling event, when they see the big names, they show up and they have a good time, because we put on a good show.

You get to connect with a lot of your old friends, but you also get to wrestle some of the up and coming stars of British wrestling, like Zack Gibson, who is from Liverpool and a great technical talent.

Right. I've had a chance to actually experience wrestling with the new era, the new era of wrestling, and that's happened over the last three years when I've been wrestling on the independent scene. Zack Gibson is going to be one of them tonight. I've never faced him before, but I'm looking forward to putting on a great show for the fans here in Liverpool. That's what they deserve at the end of the day.

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We are just four days removed from your amazing return at the Royal Rumble...

Thank you.

You must be so happy with the reception, the reaction and the 8.5 million views on YouTube, which says a lot.

It's been incredible. I have nothing to say but to thank the fans for their loyalty, for their respect, for being a Rey Mysterio fan from day one... and for all those fans that have never seen me on TV, because this is a new generation of fans that are watching the WWE.

So to all the new fans that have heard about Rey Mysterio, or played as me in a video game, or seen me on the Network, for the first time if you got the chance to see me at the Royal Rumble, thank you very much for being part of it as a fan.

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Can you put into words the emotion and the feeling you had when you came through that curtain?

It's indescribable... It was one of those moments that you had to be there, to really live it. You know, I don't think I've ever felt that type of reaction, in a massive fanbase, like it was in Philly. Man, it was just - unforgettable. It was just one of those feelings that you're going to cherish and it will be with me for the rest of my life.

So much in wrestling is about timing - it was a very different reaction to the last time you came out in a Royal Rumble.

Oh yes. I recall that, I recall that.

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In 2014 people were desperate to see Daniel Bryan and you bore the brunt a little bit that night [Mysterio entered at number 30 to loud jeers, after fan favourite Bryan was not chosen to be a part of the event].

Of course, you're right, you have nothing to say, except that has to do with timing. When they are expecting to see a face that they want to see and you give them the wrong one, then they are going to boo. Not at you, but at the way that show was written.

So this time I was very fortunate to be number 27, to come out after three years and to have that emotional feeling of being loved and being wanted to be seen again. To be able to be seen again in front of the WWE Universe, was just incredible.

To hit a double 619 on John Cena and Roman Reigns, to hit another one on The Miz and then be part of that epic generational showdown...

Incredible yes, three of the OGs and three of the new era, the new generation. I think it was a good standoff. When you have situations like that, I don't think the WWE fans or WWE Universe have seen a moment like that arise. Who knows? Maybe that will lead into something else in the future.

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A lot of people are asking was it a one-time thing, or could we perhaps see you back in WWE again?

I want to say that there is a big possibility that I will be back. [We're] figuring out what the situation is, you know from both ends. But there is definitely a positive feedback on behalf of the fans, on behalf of the WWE staff and behalf of myself man.

I think we're possibly going to sit down and negotiate something where we can both work together and have a good time and enjoy.

The 5 Star Wrestling tour next visits Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena on Thursday, February 8, when Jake Hager will challenge John Morrison for the 5 Star Championship.

Fans can watch the action from 7pm to 10pm on FreeSports on Freeview, TalkTalk and BT channel 95, on Sky channel 424 and on FreeSat channel 252.

For more information and tickets visit the 5 Star Wrestling website or follow 5 Star Wrestling on Facebook and Twitter