The most universally beloved luchador in the storied history of pro wrestling, Rey Mysterio has attained a rare level of prestige and success. Just as Michael Jordan defined basketball or Derek Jeter immediately made people think of baseball, Mysterio has defined the mask, lucha libre and brilliance in the wrestling ring.
“I’ve been blessed to be able to play my part in the wrestling world and become a universal name,” Mysterio says. “When people hear the name Rey Mysterio, it is associated with lucha libre, my culture. That is what I wanted to do my entire life. Whether it’s at a wrestling event, the World Cup or the World Series, if you see a mask, it makes people think of me.