Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio just gave Team Mexico a serious boost ahead of their traditional elimination match at Survivor Series 2026.On the November 13 episode of SmackDown, the Hall of Famer walked right into the middle of a backstage conversation to drop the news—Rey Fénix is officially the newest member of the squad for the November 28 showdown.
The Lucha Bros Reunite on SmackDown
Mysterio didn’t hide the reveal from the opposition, either. Team USA captain Cody Rhodes and CM Punk were backstage talking strategy when Mysterio showed up with the reigning AAA Cruiserweight Champion at his side. Fénix now steps in alongside Mysterio and his own brother, Penta, who took Mysterio up on his offer a few days earlier on the November 9 episode of Raw. Just like that, the Lucha Bros are back together, and they are doing it on a WWE Survivor Series stage.
Fighting for Family and Lucha Libre
Sharing a corner with legends is a big deal, and Fénix didn’t hide his excitement. Still, for him, this match goes way beyond roster bragging rights.
“Believe me when I say, I’m doing this not just for me,” Fénix said backstage. “I’m doing this for my country, for my family, for the love of lucha libre.” That kind of pride makes Team Mexico a dangerous out on November 28.
Where the Survivor Series Lineups Stand
With a couple of weeks to go, the 5-on-5 match is coming together fast. Cody Rhodes is leading CM Punk and Je’Von Evans on Team USA, while Rey Mysterio has Penta and Rey Fénix locked in for Team Mexico. That leaves two open spots on each side. Having the Lucha Bros flank Mysterio gives Mexico an absurd amount of high-flying chemistry, and how both captains fill out their final two slots will tell us a lot about how this match actually plays out.
