Rey Mysterio belongs to an elite league of wrestlers who created their own legacy. So-called behemoth names used to rule the professional wrestling world until this quick-fire storm hit the WWE. He broke the norms and stereotypes around the then pro-wrestling world performing under a mask. Children became extremely fond of him that is one of the biggest reasons of WWE going mainstream, these days.
From that perspective, Rey Mysterio served as a revolutionary wrestler. This identity would not be enough to let know the impact he has created among the mass. You should know him as the pioneer in Lucha Libre wrestling from Mexico. The local wrestlers under the mask received a new identity as he continued to break barriers. It was hard to believe that a shorter guy like him would go toe-to-toe against names like The Undertaker, Big Show or The Great Khali.
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Rey Mysterio is a name on global scale earning mainstream attention to whomever promotion he has worked with. Plus, multiple incidents around his life brought him to the spotlight which might have not been from the world of pro-wrestling. Here we bring to you a few of those unknown facts from this Mexico-born champion. Just keep on clicking the left or right arrow.
Rey Mysterio debuted at an age of just 14
Rey Mysterio became a sensation from an early age that would go on to become a phenomenon, later. After getting training from his uncle Rey Mysterio Sr., he received the opportunity to compete in Mexico on April 30, 1989. He was just 14 years of old when he continued performing with names like “La Lagartija Verde (The Green Lizard)” and “Colibrí (Hummingbird)”. This continued until his uncle lent him the nickname of Rey Mysterio Jr.
