- Bayley had a custom Lucha mask made by former WWE star Lince Dorado for WWE’s trip to Mexico.
- She sought Rey Mysterio’s approval before wearing it, ensuring it was a respectful gesture
- Rey Mysterio reassured her that the fans would love it, encouraging her to go for it
Bayley made a memorable impression during WWE’s trip to Mexico City by embracing the country’s rich wrestling heritage—complete with a custom Lucha mask. But before stepping out in front of the crowd, she sought approval from none other than Rey Mysterio himself.
Speaking with Adrian Hernandez during Unlikely at Royal Rumble 2025 weekend, Bayley shared the story behind her special moment. Wanting to show respect to the Lucha tradition, she reached out to former WWE star Lince Dorado, who designed a mask that matched her ring gear.
However, despite the thoughtful gesture, she wasn’t sure how the fans would react.
“I was like, ‘Is it weird and disrespectful if I wear a mask?’” she recalled.
Dorado reassured her—“Hell no, I got you!”—but Bayley wanted the final word from a true legend.
That’s where Rey Mysterio came in. Backstage before the event, she asked him directly: Would the fans appreciate this? His response was immediate: “Hell no, they’re going to love it. Do it! Do it!”
Taking Mysterio’s advice, Bayley stepped out in her Lucha-inspired look, and the reaction was undeniable. “I felt extremely awkward,” she admitted. “But I could feel the excitement from the fans—like, holy crap, she did this for us!”
The night became even more special when she got to celebrate the moment with Mysterio himself.
“Being able to take that picture with Rey…we may have had a little tequila,” she laughed. “It was very special.”
For Bayley, it wasn’t just about wearing a mask—it was about honoring the culture, the fans, and the moment. And with Mysterio’s blessing and the crowd’s energy behind her, it’s a night she won’t forget.