Tag: Rey Mysterio

Lucha Libre Legend Rey Misterio Sr. Passes Away at 66

The wrestling world is mourning the loss of Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, better known as Rey Misterio Sr., who passed away at the age of 66. The news was confirmed in a heartfelt statement shared on Facebook by one of his sons, marking the end of an era for lucha libre.

A Pioneer of Lucha Libre

Rey Misterio Sr. was a trailblazer in Mexican wrestling, with a career that spanned decades and left an indelible mark on the industry. While most of his in-ring legacy was built in Mexico, Misterio Sr. also made appearances in WCW during the 1990s and continued to perform on the U.S. independent circuit through the 2000s. His contributions to wrestling were not confined to his own career—he played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of lucha libre stars.

A Master Trainer

Rey Misterio Sr. was not just a celebrated wrestler but also a renowned trainer, passing on his knowledge to some of wrestling’s most recognizable names. He helped mold the careers of his nephew, Rey Misterio Jr. (later renamed Rey Mysterio in WWE), and his son, Hijo del Rey Mysterio. Misterio Sr. also trained lucha libre legends like Konnan and Psicosis, who went on to enjoy prominent careers in promotions such as WCW and beyond.

A Legacy That Lives On

Rey Misterio Jr., Misterio Sr.’s nephew, became one of the most influential lucha libre stars in the world. From his groundbreaking matches in WCW to his iconic WWE career, Rey Mysterio Jr. has carried his uncle’s legacy to global audiences. His storied journey culminated in a WWE Hall of Fame induction in 2023, a testament to the impact Rey Misterio Sr.’s mentorship had on the industry.

Remembering a Legend

Rey Misterio Sr.’s contributions to professional wrestling extended far beyond the ring. As both a performer and a mentor, he played a crucial role in elevating lucha libre’s status worldwide. His passing marks the loss of a true icon, but his influence will continue to resonate through the wrestlers he trained and the fans who admired his work.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans during this difficult time. Rey Misterio Sr. will forever be remembered as a cornerstone of lucha libre and a beloved figure in the wrestling community.

Rey Mysterio Announces the Passing of His Father

In a post on his Instagram account, WWE Superstar and Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio announced the passing of his father, Roberto Gutierrez. Gutierrez sadly passed away on Sunday, November 17. Mysterio shared the following message:

“Father: thank you for giving me the life I have. You did more than set the example of how to love & maintain a strong marriage and father 4 boys, you were the example and passed every single time until your death with flying colors.
Excellent husband, loving father, beautiful grandfather, incredible son & brother, and amazing father in law.
You checked every list on the box and can honestly say my majority trates I picked up from you.
You fought until the very last minute and know that you biggest fear was leaving Moms behind, but I can assure you that she will not be alone and we will always look out for her.

You are with God now and smiling from the heavens while we continue with the real struggle of life until we see again.
You will never be forgotten and will always be loved, RIP Pops

Love You Always”

Gutierrez was the grandfather of WWE Superstar Dominik Mysterio

Mysterio’s parents were born in Mexico but later moved to the U.S., where the WWE star was born in San Diego, California. The family, though, moved back to Tijuana, Mexico, when Mysterio was 8, due to his father’s job in the city. Mysterio has previously revealed how he used to cross into the U.S. every day to attend school.

Rey Mysterio Returns To WWE On SmackDown

Rey Mysterio has returned to WWE following knee surgery.

During this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Mysterio made his return during Santos Escobar’s Street Fight match against Carlito.

As Escobar got the upper hand in the match, Mysterio came out to the ring on crutches. Mysterio wound up throwing down the crutches and took out Angel and Humberto Carrillo. This allowed Carlito to get the win over a distracted Escobar following a Backstabber, a 619 from Mysterio and then a slam through a table.

Prior to Friday night, Mysterio hadn’t been seen since the November 10th, 2023 episode of WWE SmackDown.

Source: eWn

WWE’s Rey Mysterio Reveals He’s Undergone Surgery

Rey Mysterio experienced yet another betrayal this week on “WWE SmackDown” when Santos Escobar turned on him and seemingly the rest of the LWO. But it’s going to be a while before Mysterio can respond to Escobar’s actions now that the lucha libre legend finds himself on the sidelines for the foreseeable future..

This morning, Mysterio posted to Facebook that he had undergone surgery on his right knee, posting a photo of himself in a hospital bed with his right leg wrapped up. Mysterio declared that the surgery was successful, remarking that revenge against Escobar would be on the horizon.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

The Latest Update On Rey Mysterio’s Injury

This past Friday night on WWE SmackDown, Rey Mysterio battled Santos Escobar in the United States Title Invitational Finals. 

This bout ended earlier than expected as it seemed Mysterio was injured after being hit with an outside dive by Escobar during the commercial break, leading to WWE’s medical staff checking on Rey. The referee called off the match, and Escobar was declared the winner. After the match, Mysterio congratulated Escobar on the win.

Dave Meltzer noted on today’s Wrestling Observer Radio that Mysterio was knocked silly twice in the match. Once it happened for a second time, the decision was made to call off the bout.

Meltzer added there’s still no word yet on how long Mysterio will be kept out of the ring.

Source: eWn

Update On Whether Rey Mysterio’s WWE SmackDown Injury Was Real Or A Storyline

There has been an update surrounding confusion after the final match of WWE’s contenders tournament for Austin Theory’s United States Championship ended abruptly on “WWE SmackDown.” The conclusion came after Rey Mysterio suffered an apparent head injury, and the referee called off the match. It was previously reported the injury was legitimate.

According to Fightful Select, as of late Friday into early Saturday morning, the injury was real, and not a storyline. Santos Escobar was supposed to win the match clean before the audible was called to end it. The outlet also reported a backstage segment to follow up the match had to be scrapped.

The injury appeared to have happened before “SmackDown” went to a commercial break when Escobar connected with a suicide dive to Mysterio on the floor. Mysterio’s head appeared to hit the floor when he fell backward. The broadcast returned from break with Mysterio being checked on by a doctor. The match was called off and Escobar was declared the winner, but Mysterio was able to get to his feet to congratulate his fellow LWO member. Escobar will go on to face Theory for the United States Championship in two weeks on the August 11 “SmackDown.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Rey Mysterio Brings Back The LWO With Legado Del Fantasma

The Latino World Order is back, but not in the way fans of the former WCW faction would expect.

During Friday night’s “WWE SmackDown,” Rey Mysterio was shown backstage preparing for his WWE Hall of Fame induction following the show when Legado Del Fantasma appeared to show their respect to the lucha libre legend, as they have continued to for several weeks now. When the group’s leader, Santos Escobar, told Mysterio they have his back against The Judgment Day in preparation for this Saturday’s match between Rey and his son Dominik, Rey handed each member of the group a special shirt, which had the iconic LWO logo. Something involving LWO shirts was rumored to happen prior to the show. As the revived group celebrated the reveal, all its members put on their shirts, including Zelina Vega, Joaquin Wilde, and Cruz Del Toro.

The feud between Rey and his son Dominik reached new levels when Rey’s son confronted his mother and sister ringside during last week’s “SmackDown,” bashing his family members before Rey would ultimately agree to face his son on “The Grandest Stage of Them All.” Prior to Friday night, LDF’s leader Escobar expressed his interest in helping Rey fend off his son Dominik so that in the future, he could face Rey for his lucha libre empire later. 

Eddie Guerrero first formed the Latino World Order faction in 1998, with the group’s major storyline involving Rey Mysterio’s unwillingness to join the group which happened following a loss to WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero. The group also featured Latino wrestling icons such as Juventud Guerrera and Psychosis. 

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Konnan To Induct Rey Mysterio Into The 2023 WWE Hall Of Fame

According to the Los Angeles Times, former WCW and IMPACT star Konnan will be inducting Rey Mysterio, into the 2023 WWE Hall of Fame. WWE announced during Friday night’s live SmackDown from Pittsburgh that Mysterio is the first to be inducted into the company’s Hall of Fame.

The report also notes that Konnan, who is still signed with MLW, has known Mysterio since he was was 11-years-old.

Mysterio, 48, made his debut in Mexico on April 30, 1989, when he was 14 years old. He was trained by his uncle Rey Misterio Sr.  He made his debut in the United States in ECW in 1995. After he departed ECW, he signed with WCW in 1996 and stayed with the company until it was acquired by WWE in March 2001. He would then sit out for the remainder of his then AOL/Time Warner contract, before signing with WWE in 2002.

In WWE, Mysterio held the World Heavyweight Champion twice, the WWE Champion once, the Intercontinental and United States Championship each twice. In the now defunct WCW, he held the promotion’s Cruiserweight Championship three times and has was co-holder of the WCW Tag Team Championships, once with Konnan. He also held WCW’s Cruiserweight Championship five times and the WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Titles with Billy Kidman.

The 2023 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, March 31, immediately following the WrestleMania 39 go-home show of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. WWE SmackDown will air live from the same venue.

The 2023 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony will air live on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else.

Source: WrestleView

Rey Mysterio Announced As First Inductee Into The 2023 WWE Hall Of Fame

Rey Mysterio was announced as the first inductee into the 2023 WWE Hall of Fame class. The most famous luchador of all time..

The WWE has announced its first inductee into the 2023 Hall of Fame Class and it’s a somewhat surprising name. Rey Mysterio will go into the Hall and while he’s completely deserving, that WWE has chosen to induct an active competitor who is not announcing his retirement or is close to being finished with his in-ring career, is the surprising part of this announcement.

Rumors circulated that the Great Muta might be the first name announced, so when a video package featuring Rey started showing as WWE announced their first entrant into this year’s class, fans were thrilled, but also a bit stunned. By every stretch of the imagination and by any measuring stick, Rey’s career is Hall of Fame worthy. That said, he wasn’t on anyone’s radar for being inducted this year, simply because he’s not finished as an active competitor. There have been names inducted that have come out of retirement, but it’s rare to see WWE put someone in the Hall of Fame who has plenty of gas left in the tank and hasn’t announced his departure from active competition.

Mysterio made his debut in WWE in 2002 and quickly became one of the most popular wrestlers in the company. He won numerous championships, including the WWE Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and United States Championship. He is also a multiple-time Tag Team Champion, having won the belts with partners such as Eddie Guerrero, Batista, and Edge.

Known for his high-flying wrestling style and his signature moves, including the extremely popular 619 finisher, he is perhaps the most famous Luchador of all time and his elaborate masks have become a trademark of his persona. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest high-flyers in the history of professional wrestling and has been a mentor to many high-flyers who followed.

WWE Raw Preview 7/25/22

WWE enters a new era on tonight’s “Raw”. It will be the first WWE broadcast with Paul “Triple H” Levesque officially in charge of the company’s creative direction. Rey Mysterio celebrates his WWE 20th Anniversary.

The company announced Monday morning that Levesque “will assume all responsibilities related to WWE’s creative”. This follows Vince McMahon’s resignation/retirement as the company’s CEO, Chairman, and Head of Creative amid an ongoing company investigation into hush money allegations.