Rey Mysterio
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Report Last Updated - 3/07 (Fall)
Real Name - Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio
Birthdate - 12/11/74
5'3" 163 lbs. - San Diego, CA
Aliases - Colibrí, Rey Misterio II, Rey Misterio Jr., El Niño, Rey Mysterio Jr.
Athletic background - Gymnastics
Teachers - Rey Misterio (Sr.)
Professional background - Tijuana(`89-`97), AAA(`90-`96), ECW(`95-`96), WCW(`96-`01), Promo Aztecas(`96-`9?), CMLL(`01-`02), Indies(`01-`02) WWC(`02), WWE(`02-)
Groups - lWo (Latino World Order), No Limit Soldiers, Filthy Animals, New Blood
Career Highlights -
- Gains a top spot in AAA feuding with Psicosis and Juventud Guerrara
- Becomes one of the few popular luchadors in the mainstream US and wins the WCW Cruiserweight title
- Defeats Eddy Guerraro to regain the Cruiser title in an awesome mask-vs-title match
- Comes into the WWE with a lot of hype and quickly becomes a major player on Smackdown
- Wins the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania XXII
Finisher(s) -
- 619
- West Coast Pop (Springboard Huracanrana)
- Droppin' the Dime (Springboard Legdrop)
- Pickin' the Dime (Springboard High Thesz Press)
Favorites -
- Springboard Somersault Plancha
- Mysterio Express (High-Speed Sunset Flip)
- Body Scissors into Bulldog
- Head Scissors out of the corner
- Leg Kicks
Ringwork Rating -
move set - 7
science - 1
aerial - 7
power - 4
strikes - 6
Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 7
selling - 9
bumping - 8
heat - 8
carrying - 7
push - 8
potential - 4
Serious Injuries - Knee (Required Surgery)
Outlook - Rey Mysterio is one of the greatest luchadors ever. He was an innovative highflyer in Mexico who broke barriers there based on his size. He came to the US and was definitely the top star of WCW's Cruiserweight division, which largely grew because of his presence. In time he bulked up, lost his hood and his body began to break down. After a stretch of mediocrity, Rey was born again first in late WCW's Cruiserweight division, then in Mexico after the company's death and yet again in the WWE. After a lengthy midcard run, the WWE decided to push Mysterio to the next level. After the death of Eddy Guerrero, Rey was put over the top by winning the WWE Championship and enjoying a short run. He remains marketable and a seasoned worker, but his body is beaten up. His added mass and continued bumps are taking their toll. He continues to troop on and the WWE rewards him for his dedication. How much longer can he last though? Mysterio is reaching his mid-30s and may only have a few more good years left in him before he begins rapidly breaking down.