WWE has reportedly stepped as much as assist a lucha libre legend obtain a much-needed medical process.
In keeping with Dave Meltzer within the newest concern of the Wrestling Observer E-newsletter at F4WOnline.com, WWE coated the price of hip substitute surgical procedure for former WCW and ECW star Psicosis, whose actual title is Dionicio “Nicho” Castellanos.
The process reportedly value roughly $44,000, with WWE President Nick Khan approving the expense following an effort spearheaded by Rey Mysterio.
“WWE, by way of a choice by Nick Khan, paid for Dionicio ‘Nicho’ Castellanos [the original Psicosis] hip substitute,” Meltzer wrote. “Castellanos is below a merchandise ‘legends’ cope with the corporate. The worth tag was within the $44,000 vary.”
Meltzer famous that Mysterio performed a major function in making the association occur, pointing to the prolonged historical past between the 2 legendary luchadors.
“Rey Mysterio spearheaded this,” Meltzer continued. “Castellanos was Mysterio’s common opponent and made him shine in AAA, ECW, WAR after which WCW and he had lots of his greatest profession matches with him.”
Psicosis is greatest remembered for his work in WCW and ECW all through the Nineteen Nineties, together with two reigns as WCW Cruiserweight Champion. He additionally labored for WWE throughout the 2000s and at the moment has a merchandise-related Legends settlement with the corporate.
The veteran luchador was honored with the Lucha Libre Award on the 2026 Cauliflower Alley Membership reunion, the place Mysterio was additionally in attendance to assist have a good time the event.
Psicosis attended the ceremony in individual and was seen utilizing a cane to help along with his mobility.
