Rey Mysterio, also known as Oscar Gutierrez, is a Mexican-American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, performing on the SmackDown brand.
Mysterio is known for his high-flying style and acrobatic moves, making him a fan favorite. He has won many championships and is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers ever.
Mysterio is also known for his charity work, including establishing a fund to help poor children.
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- Full name: Óscar Gutierrez
- Stage name: Rey Mysterio
- Date of birth: December 11, 1974
- Age: 49 years old
- Birthplace: Chula Vista, California,
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American professional wrestler
- Height: 1.68 m
- Parents: Roberto Gutierrez, Maria del Rosario
- Siblings: Lalo Gutiérrez, Luis Gutiérrez, Roberto Gutiérrez
- Spouse: Angie Gutierrez
- Children: 2, Dominik and Aaliyah
- Relationship: married
- Net worth: 10 million USD
Early life and education
Rey Mysterio, born Óscar Gutiérrez on December 11, 1974, in Chula Vista, California, was destined to become a wrestler.
He comes from a long line of wrestlers, including his uncle Rey Misterio Sr., who would eventually become his coach.
Mysterio’s love of wrestling began at a young age and he began his career at the age of 14 under the tutelage of his uncle.
Despite his diminutive size, Mysterio’s high flying ability and mastery of the Lucha Libre style have earned him recognition and numerous awards, such as “Most improved wrestler” award in Mexico in 1991 when he competed under the name “Colibri”(Hummingbird).
Career
Rey Mysterio, real name Óscar Gutiérrez, began his wrestling journey at a young age. He began wrestling on the independent circuit in Mexico when he was 14 years old.
Despite his young age, Mysterio quickly became recognized for his unique and innovative moves and lucha libre style, which combines acrobatic and masked traditions.
During the mid-1990s, Mysterio achieved significant promotions such as Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
In WCW, he rose to fame, becoming a top wrestler in the cruiserweight division and winning the WCW Cruiserweight Championship multiple times.
This early career success set the stage for Mysterio to become a household name in professional wrestling.
Throughout his 13-year career in WWE, Rey Mysterio has proven time and time again that he is a force to be reckoned with.
From his incredible in-ring abilities to his captivating charisma, Mysterio has dominated WWE and become a fan favorite.
He broke barriers and proved that he could compete with the best and rise to the top. Mysterio will always be remembered as one of the greatest and most influential wrestlers in WWE history.
Despite his success in other promotions, Mysterio always found himself drawn back to WWE and finally made a triumphant return in 2018, this time alongside his son Dominik, who was also pursuing a wrestling career. object.
Mysterio’s legacy in professional wrestling is undeniable, with multiple world championships and a place in the WWE Hall of Fame.
His high-flying style and iconic mask made him a global icon and he will always be remembered as one of the greatest cruiserweight wrestlers in history.
Awards and appointments
- WWE Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2023. This is the highest honor a wrestler can achieve in WWE.
- PWI 500: This prestigious ranking by Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine has listed Mysterio among the top 500 wrestlers in the world for many years, including 2021, 2022 and most recently 2023.
- Mysterio was nominated for WWE’s Slammy Award for “Superstar of the Year” in 2010, although he did not win.
- He was nominated for “Rivalry of the Year” in 2020 because of his family’s feud with Seth Rollins.
Social Media
- Instagram username: @619iamlucha
- Facebook manager: Rey Mysterio
- Twitter name: @reymysterio
Personal life
Rey Mysterio’s personal life is filled with love and family. He has been married to Angie Gutierrez since 1996 and they have two children together: a son, Dominik, and a daughter, Aaliyah.
Dominik even followed in his father’s footsteps and became a wrestler for WWE. Rey’s passion for wrestling began at a young age, when he was taught by his uncle Rey Misterio Sr. train. He began his professional wrestling career in Mexico at the age of 14.
Filming
- Ready to wrestle! (2000) as Himself (cameo)
- WWE Raw (1993-) as himself
- SmackDown (1997-) as himself
- Lucha Underground (2014-2018) as himself
- Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Wrestlemania Mystery (2014) as Himself (voice)
Net value
Some sources estimate that Rey Mysterio’s net worth will be around $10 million, while others say it could be higher or lower.
Regardless, his wealth comes mainly from his career as a professional wrestler for WWE and income from merchandise sales, endorsements and sponsorships as well as potential real estate investments.