On the February 10, 2025, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, Logan Paul defeated Rey Mysterio to qualify for the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. Not only did Paul join the elite group already set for the March 1, showdown, but he also joined an elite club.
Paul isn’t the first Superstar to make their Raw debut against WWE’s greatest masked Superstar of all time. The Maverick has joined Shinsuke Nakamura, who made his Raw debut in 2019 against Mysterio, and Angel Garca, who joined this elite group in 2020.
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With his win, Paul has earned his spot in his second Elimination Chamber match. Other confirmed entrants include:
John Cena: Controversially declared himself for the match after coming-up short in his final WWE Men’s Royal Rumble match. Three-time winner.
CM Punk: Defeated Sami Zayn in the main event of the February 3, 2025, edition of WWE Raw. One-time winner.
Drew McIntyre: Defeated LA Knight and Jimmy Uso on the February 7, 2025, edition of WWE SmackDown. One-time winner.
The final two spots in the match will be filled soon enough, with Seth Rollins Vs. Finn Balor set for next week’s Raw. On SmackDown, Braun Strowman, Jacob Fatu, and Damian Priest will battle for a spot in the Men’s Chamber match. The victor will earn a WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 41 against Cody Rhodes. This was confirmed on Raw when Jey Uso declared that he will face GUNTHER this April. With Paul now in the match, it remains to be seen if the Maverick can pull off an upset over these former World Champions and punch his ticket to WrestleMania 41.
The February 10, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw saw the red brand take a huge step towards Elimination Chamber 2025, with two Superstars earning their spots in the PLE’s two chamber matches. Bayley defeated Lyra Valkyria to earn a spot in the Women’s Chamber while the main event of Raw saw Logan Paul defeat Rey Mysterio to punch his ticket to Toronto.
After Raw, the New Day attacked Mysterio, once again to a chorus of boos from the WWE Universe. Dragon Lee arrived to make the save and was able to hold off Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods for a period of time. Ultimately though, the numbers proved too much and Lee would also fall to the former Tag Team Champions.
EXCLUSIVE: After #WWERaw goes off the air, The New Day continue their heinous beatdown on Rey Mysterio and the rest of The LWO.#WWERawpic.twitter.com/VHl7XYFtr1
The assault on Mysterio wasn’t the only notable moment after this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw went off the air. In a dark match after the show, Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Naomi put their titles on the line against Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Despite the efforts of the challengers to make Green a double champion, Belair and Naomi retained their gold.
Belair has held the gold since WWE Bash In Berlin while Naomi has replaced Jade Cargill following the attack on the Storm in a parking lot. With another victory to their name, it may be a while before fans see the women’s tag team titles change hands.
Rey Mysterio is a bonafide legend of the ring, but it is no secret that his career in wrestling is nearing its end. While speaking to Adrian Hernandez, Rey Mysterio was asked if he wanted to announce his retirement like John Cena.
“I would love to make an announcement. I would love for the fans who have grown up watching me and supported my career from day one—because there are still many around—to have the chance to say, ‘Hey, this is his last time performing. I want to go see it.’“
Rey’s retirment is “a lot closer now than it was yesterday” and the WWE Hall of Famer wants to “mentally prepare myself” for when that time comes. While Cena’s retirement will grant him more time to focus on Hollywood projects, Mysterio isn’t sure what’ll be next for him after he hanfs up his boots.
“I’ve always loved wrestling, and it’s the only thing I’ve ever done. So when I leave, I have to think about what’s next, how to transition, and how to be at peace with it.”
Mysterio has in the past alluded to being retired by the time he’s 50, which the former WWE World Champion now is. Though Rey has yet to give a confirmed date for the end of his career, it’s clear that fans should enjoy the masked legend in the ring while they still can.
Could Rey Mysterio finally step into a TNA ring? The WWE legend recently hinted at the possibility during a conversation with Adrian Hernandez.
Mysterio confirmed that despite his decades-long career, he has never wrestled for TNA—though he nearly did after leaving WWE in 2014. However, with WWE and TNA now in a working partnership, that could soon change.
“I’ve always been loyal to WWE here in the U.S., but I think that might be something we need to cross off the bucket list,” Mysterio said.
With WWE superstars now able to appear in TNA, the prospect of Mysterio making his long-awaited debut in the promotion is more real than ever. Fans will have to wait and see if the masked icon finally checks that box.
Rey Mysterio recently reflected on his brief WWE Championship reign in an interview with Adrian Hernandez, acknowledging a key weakness in his game—his mic skills.
When asked about winning the title only to lose it the same night, Mysterio admitted that his connection with fans has always been driven by his in-ring performance rather than his promos.
“I’ve never been a promo guy… My attraction with my fans has always been what I bring to the ring, and I recognize that,” Mysterio said.
“When you carry the company in that way, you have to be good on the mic, and that’s something I never really strived to work on.”
Rey Mysterio won his first WWE Championship by defeating The Miz in a tournament final on July 25, 2011. His reign would become one of the shortest in WWE history, lasting only 1 hour and 52 minutes before losing the title to John Cena on the same night. (Full Match)
While he doesn’t regret his career choices, Mysterio acknowledged that he wishes he had spent more time developing his character beyond just his in-ring work.
Despite this, the love he receives from fans worldwide proves that his legacy remains intact, with or without lengthy title reigns.
Penta has revealed an emotional incident that made his first meeting with Rey Mysterio even more special.
The Master of 619 has been one of the top Luchadors competing in the wrestling world for over three decades. With his unprecedented success and popularity, there is no luchador of the new generation who hasn’t grown up watching the WWE Hall of Famer and considers the former World Champion his idol.
The newest WWE signee is no different, and for him, Rey has been a hero since his childhood. During his recent Interview with Chris Van Vliet, Penta talked about his admiration for the legendary wrestler. He recalled an incident from before he entered the wrestling world himself where he and his younger brother Rey Fenix attended a meet & greet event in hopes of meeting Mysterio in person:
“I don’t remember what year, but Rey Mysterio would go to Mexico for a meet and greet. But brother it is five blocks long for the line to see Rey Mysterio in Mexico City. Me and my brother are in the line for two hours, three hours, when somebody say, hey, Rey Mysterio is going to leave. Me and my brother running behind the car.
I want a picture with that, with him, but never. My brother is crying in this moment because my brother is six years younger than me. So after that, my brother is crying, ‘Hey, I want to see Rey.’ I say ‘Maybe one day, no worry.’ Because I’m older, no worry.”
The dream of meeting Mysterio in person would finally come true for the brothers year later when the WWE veteran came to a PWG show where both Penta and Fenix were competing:
“But my first time with Rey Mysterio was, I remember in PWG, in LA, Battle of Los Angeles, the tournament. Konnan came with Rey Mysterio to the show. I remember that I was in the locker room I see Rey. I go Rey! He speaks Spanish too. This is my first time, it was amazing and magic for me. I never forget that.”
The former AEW star also discussed the comparison to Mysterio after his Raw debut. He repeated his previous remarks saying that Rey is his role model but he wants to be remembered as the first Penta because their style is very different.
Since making his WWE debut, Penta has made an immediate impact with standout performances, including an explosive Royal Rumble showing where he lasted over 40 minutes before being eliminated by Finn Balor.
While he fell short of securing a WrestleMania main event spot (there’s always Elimination Chamber), the luchador has already identified his next challenge: Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker.
Penta eying the gold on Bron Breakker’s shoulder
Speaking with Between Two Beards for Love Wrestling ahead of the Royal Rumble, Penta praised Breakker, calling him “one of the best wrestlers in the world” and expressing excitement for a potential match.
“I like to face this kind of wrestler because it makes Penta more aggressive, more violent,” he said, adding that such a bout would be unlike anything WWE fans have seen from him so far.
Penta Rejects Rey Mysterio Comparisons
As one of WWE’s most high-profile masked luchadores, Penta has naturally drawn comparisons to Rey Mysterio. However, he made it clear that while he respects the Hall of Famer, he has no interest in being the next Mysterio—he wants to be the first Penta. In fact, he’s more than willing to go through Mysterio himself to make his mark in WWE.
With a fearless attitude and a “Cero Miedo” mindset, Penta is proving that he’s ready to carve out his own legacy in WWE, one hard-hitting match at a time.
Wrestling legend Rey Mysterio is doubling down on his endorsement of Penta less than 24 hours after their surreal encounter in the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble.
During the match, the two luchadors shared a memorable handshake—an instant classic Royal Rumble moment. Following the event, the Hall of Fame icon posted a photo of the exchange on social media with the simple yet powerful caption: “Respect.”
Penta has long expressed deep admiration for Rey Mysterio, calling him a trailblazer who paved the way for luchadors in mainstream wrestling. He has also described sharing the ring with Mysterio as a career milestone, emphasizing his deep respect for the legend’s legacy.
Mysterio is also a fan of the man with Zero Fear. Following his impactful WWE debut at the Raw Neflix debut, Mysterio said:
“I’ve known Penta for quite some time now, and I’ve always envisioned Penta’s true home to be WWE. Well, he just went out there and proved to me and the whole world why he’s here.”
With their electrifying Royal Rumble moment still fresh in fans’ minds, speculation is growing about a potential one-on-one match at WrestleMania—an iconic stage worthy of such a historic showdown.
PENTA post-Rumble backstage comments:
“The dream came true. Rey Mysterio, Penta el Cero Miedo. The first Royal Rumble of my career. For the first time in history two Mexicans start a Royal Rumble. I’m very happy. Mexico, this is for you and all Latin America.”
Dominik Mysterio, the son of WWE legend Rey Mysterio, has made a bold claim, declaring himself the “greatest Mysterio of all time.” In an interview with The Babyfaces Podcast, Dominik shared his thoughts on surpassing his father’s legacy and his journey in WWE. The rising star also reflected on key moments in his father’s career, his own achievements, and the family dynamic that continues to fuel one of WWE’s most engaging storylines.
Dominik confidently stated, “I’m the greatest Mysterio of all time… I’m four years in, and I’m already better than my old man in every way, shape, and form.”
Despite being just four years into his wrestling career, Dominik believes he has outshined Rey Mysterio, who is celebrated as a pioneer of the cruiserweight division and a global icon in the sport. Dominik’s audacious remarks are part of his ongoing persona as the arrogant antagonist who constantly challenges his father’s storied legacy.
The younger Mysterio also spoke about Rey’s 2006 Royal Rumble victory.
“One of my favorite Rumbles is when my deadbeat unfortunately won,” Dominik said, noting that he had hoped Randy Orton would secure the win instead. Dominik went on to liken Rey to a “deadbeat,” a term he has repeatedly used in his heel promos.
Looking ahead, Dominik aims to further establish his own name and legacy, especially as he gears up for next weekend’s Royal Rumble premium live event. His steady rise in WWE, coupled with his ongoing rivalry with his father, has created a compelling narrative that continues to captivate fans.
Dominik Mysterio’s self-proclaimed title as the greatest Mysterio adds another layer to this family feud, keeping audiences invested in the evolving storyline that blends personal drama with professional ambition.
Analyzing Dominik’s Claim
While Dominik’s confidence is undeniable, Rey Mysterio Jr.’s accolades far exceed his son’s. Rey’s Hall of Fame career spans decades, featuring multiple championship wins, iconic matches, and a reputation as one of the greatest high-flyers in wrestling history. This comparison, however, is inherently flawed given their differing stages in their careers.
Despite this, the Mysterios have achieved history together as the first father-son duo to win WWE Tag Team Championship gold. However, their relationship has since fractured, culminating in one of WWE’s most captivating storylines. To evaluate Dominik’s claim of being the “greatest Mysterio,” let’s take a closer look at their encounters in the ring.
Tag Team History
Rey Mysterio and his son Dominik during happier times
Before their rivalry, Rey and Dominik shared a historic moment by becoming the first father-son duo to win WWE Tag Team Championships. The pair captured the SmackDown Tag Team titles at WrestleMania Backlash in 2021 and held them for 63 days before losing to The Usos.
Rivalry Origins
The father-son feud began at Clash at the Castle on September 3, 2022, when Dominik shockingly turned on Rey following their match. This betrayal not only marked Dominik’s alignment with The Judgment Day but also set the stage for an intense family rivalry.
Singles Matches
Dominik Mysterio slaps his father Rey Mysterio
WrestleMania 39 (April 1, 2023) Rey Mysterio defeated Dominik in their first major singles confrontation. The match was a spectacle featuring interference from The Judgment Day and Latino World Order, with Bad Bunny playing a key role in the outcome.
RAW (July 1, 2024) Rey once again triumphed over Dominik during an episode of RAW, proving his dominance in their ongoing feud.
WWE Live Holiday Tour (December 28, 2024) Their latest encounter saw Rey emerge victorious during the WWE Live Holiday Tour, further solidifying his superiority in singles competition.
Conclusion
Dominik Mysterio’s claim of being the “greatest Mysterio of all time” is ambitious, but it underscores his determination to step out of his father’s shadow and build his own legacy. While Rey’s achievements place him in a league of his own, Dominik’s ongoing growth and dedication to their feud keep this storyline engaging for fans. Only time will tell if Dominik can truly live up to his lofty proclamation.
Dominik Mysterio has revealed his memories of his dad Rey Mysterio’s incredible Royal Rumble win.
The young veteran recently had an interview with the Babyfaces podcast to promote the upcoming PPV. He talked about things such as the global impact of Raw being on Netflix, his love for country music and more.
When asked for his favorite Rumble memories, Dominik Mysterio revealed that one of the Rumbles he vividly remembers is when his father Rey Mysterio won the whole thing in 2006:
“Yeah dude, I love the Rumble. It’s one of those things where you really never know who’s going to come next. So it really is a surprise. But for me one of my favorite Rumbles is when my Deadbeat unfortunately won. Because I thought, I was a big Randy Orton guy, so like I thought Randy was gonna take it.
And then Deadbeat just comes in and ruins it. But shout out to Triple H too, pulling him out, being a sore loser, throwing him against the steps. I thought that was pretty cool. I was like, all right this is a done deal. Randy’s got it in the bag, but no. But anyways I’m excited for the Rumble man. The Rumble’s always, it’s been one of my favorite pay-per-views of all time for sure.”
Rey Mysterio had entered at #2 in the ’06 Rumble right behind Triple H. He spent 62 minutes and 12 seconds in the match and eliminated 6 people to win the battle royal. He then went on to defeat Randy Orton and Kurt Angle in a triple threat to win the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 22.
Royal Rumble this year will be taking place from Indianapolis, Indiana on February 1. You can check out a list of confirmed participants for this year’s battle royal here.
WWE’s newest arrival, Penta, received a significant endorsement during this week’s Raw from one of the most celebrated masked wrestlers of all time, Rey Mysterio. In an interview with Jackie Redmond during a commercial break, the Hall of Famer shared his thoughts on Penta’s WWE debut.
“I’ve known Penta for quite some time now, and I’ve always envisioned Penta’s true home to be WWE. Well, he just went out there and proved to me and the whole world why he’s here.”
Rey Mysterio speaks on Pénta’s WWE debut during the commercial break:
“I’ve always envisioned Pénta’s true home to be WWE.”
Penta’s impactful debut came at the expense of Chad Gable, who had previously demanded a match with a luchador from Adam Pearce. Before the show, WWE released Penta merchandise, leading fans to speculate that his in-ring debut was imminent.
In recent weeks, vignettes highlighting the arrival of a new Superstar were aired, with last week’s video confirming that Penta was coming to WWE. On commentary, Michael Cole acknowledged that Penta’s debut had been the “worst kept secret in the business.” Pat McAfee similarly said that Penta’s arrival was too big a secret for WWE to keep.
Penta departed AEW last year, though Rey Fenix remains under contract despite being off television for months. With Penta’s WWE career starting strong on Monday Night Raw, fans are eager to see what’s next for the Zero Miedo star on a roster stacked with talent.
For any WWE Superstar, being the 30th and final entrant into a Royal Rumble match is a win in and of itself. After all, the #30 spot is mathematically the best position to be in and has produced winners including John Cena, Triple H, The Undertaker, and Cody Rhodes. But we’re not here to talk about the winners.
While #30 has produced plenty of winners, entering last is far from a guaranteed Rumble victory. Over the decades, we’ve seen plenty of #30 entrants be eliminated as quickly as they entered.
Here are some Superstars who squandered their coveted spot as the #30 entrant.
The Warlord (1992)
Despite his size, The Warlord had some terrible luck in the Royal Rumble match.
Until Santino Marella broke the record in 2009, the Warlord’s name was synonymous with having the shortest stint in a Royal Rumble with 2 seconds at the 1989 Rumble. Well two years later, the Warlord had better luck, but still had an abysmal performance. Lasting 1:43, Warlord scored no eliminations in the 1991 Rumble before being eliminated for the third time in his career by Hulk Hogan.
Adam Bomb (1994)
When Adam Bomb made his way to the ring as part of the 1994 Royal Rumble, Vince McMahon on commentary declared “ADAM BOMB IS GOING TO WIN THE ROYAL RUMBLE!” Now mind you, the match still had Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, and Lex Luger all in the bout.
As you’ve figured out by now, Bomb didn’t live up to McMahon’s declaration as he was flattened and thrown out by the bigger stars in 4:55.
Duke ‘The Dumpster’ Droese (1996)
Nobody believed that Duke Droese would be headlining WrestleMania 12 by winning the 1996 Rumble.
We can’t help but wonder what the fans in Fresno’s Selland Arena felt when Duke Droese was the final participant in the 1996 Royal Rumble match. Seriously, did a single person think it’d be Bret Hart Vs ‘The Dumpster’ at WrestleMania 12?
Droese eliminated nobody before being thrown out by Diesel and Kama after 1:10.
Vader (1998)
Once a top star of Japan and WCW, Vader’s WWF run did not do the superheavyweight justice. Never was that more evident than the 1998 Royal Rumble match, in which Vader lasted just 2:15.
His sole elimination saw Vader throw out comedy cameo The Honky Tonk Man, making it clear that the powerhouse was not meant to be taken seriously as a possible winner.
Chyna (1999)
The first woman to enter a Royal Rumble match, Chyna did score a single elimination in the 1999 match, which is more than what most people on this list can boast.
But at 35 seconds, it felt like WWE wanted Chyna out of the match as quickly as she came in.
Booker T (2002)
Booker T’s Royal Rumble debut would be a bad night for the former WCW World Champion.
Perhaps the biggest name who joined WWF after WCW’s 2001 demise, Booker T had a rough start in the promotion. While he was Vince McMahon’s pick in the 2002 Rumble match, Booker would last just 33 seconds before being tossed out. It’d be a long time before the talented wrestler would be treated as a main eventer.
Rey Mysterio (2014)
8 years on from his 2006 win, Rey Mysterio entered to a chorus of boos in the 2014 Rumble match.
One of wrestling’s most beloved heroes, Rey Mysterio’s entrance as the #30 entrant in 2014 was quite a shock to behold.
Simply put, fans wanted Daniel Bryan, and Rey’s arrival snuffed out their last hope. Rey lasted 2:10 and scored 0 eliminations, making his role seem even more egregious.
Dolph Ziggler (2018)
Dolph had vacated the U.S. title weeks before his lackluster role in the 2018 Men’s Rumble match.
After surrending his newly-won U.S. title in late 2017, fans were curious as to what was to come for Dolph Ziggler. For months, Ziggler was nowhere to be seen, until he returned to programming as the #30 entrant in the 2018 Men’s Rumble match.
Unfortunately for the Show-Off, his return was entirely anti-climactic, and he would be eliminated in 2:01 by Finn Balor. Ziggler’s only elimination would see him toss out the cameoing Goldust, who lasted longer in the match than Dolph himself.
Nia Jax (Men’s 2019)
Nobody expected R-Truth, the original #30 entrant in the 2019 Men’s Rumble to win, but the decision to replace him with Nia Jax was entirely bizarre.
The following sequence which saw a bunch of male Superstars hit their finishers on Jax wouldn’t help matters either, especially as some fans online seemed too eager to watch her get ganged up on. Jax would eliminate Mustafa Ali before being dumped out herself at 3:09.
Nia Jax (Women’s 2023)
Four years on from her bizarre entry into the Men’s Royal Rumble, Nia Jax made a surprise return to WWE during the 2023 Women’s Rumble.
Her big return is probably best remembered for WWE displaying graphics with her name over ten seconds before her return. Jax eliminated nobody in her 1:57 stint in the match.
John Cena: Hour-Long Showdown With Shawn Michaels.
Considered one of the best Raw matches in history, John Cena and Shawn Michaels battled for an hour in London during the April 23, 2007, show. Though Cena didn’t win, the match, which had fans on the edge of their seats, remains a highlight of his WWE career.
Sean Waltman: Defeating Razor Ramon
The 1-2-3 Kid’s win over Razor Ramon was Raw’s first big upset, but would hardly be the last. Over three decades later, Waltman’s shocking victory over his Kliq ally is an all-time Raw classic.
Mick Foley: First WWE Championship Win
Mankind’s historic win over The Rock in January 1999 didn’t just see Mick Foley win the big one, but also a notable shift in the Monday Night War. Tony Schiavone on Nitro spoiled the result, mockingly adding “That’ll put butts in seats,” only to see hundreds of thousands of fans switch from WCW programming to Raw.
Randy Orton: Home Invasion By Triple H
Randy Orton made his feud personal with Triple H in 2009 by RKO’ing Stephanie McMahon and sealing his dastardly deed with a kiss. On the March 9, show, Triple H showed he could make things personal as he invaded Orton’s home, culminating in throwing the Viper through a window.
R-Truth: First WWE U.S. Title win
Over a year before they’d be ‘Awesome’ allies, R-Truth defeated The Miz in May 2010 to win his first U.S. Championship. The win “meant the world” to the veteran Truth, who wanted to show “people like me, that they can do it too.”
Rey Mysterio: Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show
Mere days after the tragic passing of Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio competed on the November 14, 2005, Raw where he battled Shawn Michaels. Mysterio was not “in the best state of mind” but is pleased he was able to deliver with HBK on such an emotional night.
Carlito: First Night Title Win
In 2004, Carlito made his WWE debut on SmackDown by winning the U.S. Title in his first match from John Cena. The following year, Carlito would prove this was no fluke by defeating Shelton Benjamin to win the Intercontinental Championship in his first match after being drafted to Raw.
Big E: Dethroning Bobby Lashley
After years of speculation and fan support, Big E finally became WWE Champion in September 2021, cashing in Money in the Bank on Bobby Lashley. Though Big E’s in-ring future remains uncertain, winning WWE’s richest prize on Raw is a pivotal moment for the Superstar’s career.
Fans can look forward to many more iconic moments from Raw once the red brand debuts on Netflix. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from WWE’s big move as a new era on the streaming juggernaut continues to draw near.
The excitement didn’t end after this week’s Raw, as a thrilling six-man tag team street fight sent the Houston crowd home happy. This week’s episode marked the final Raw of the year and the last televised installment ahead of the much-anticipated move to Netflix on January 6.
After WWE Raw (December 30)
After the show went off the air, fans were treated to an electrifying street fight as The New Day joined forces with Santos Escobar to battle Rey Mysterio, Jey Uso, and LA Knight. The trio of fan-favorite babyfaces secured the victory, much to the delight of the energetic Houston audience.
Our Dark Match tonight is a 6 man tag team street fight with La knight , Rey Mysterio and Jey Uso vs Santos Escobar and New Day #WWERawpic.twitter.com/r0C0ALQ4OX
The New Day has been at odds with Mysterio as of late, with Rey making clear to their pair that they are no longer welcome in the locker room. Last week, Mysterio offered an olive branch, saying an apology for betraying Big E would go a long way into the pair being welcomed back but Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods refused to share any remorse.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE Monday Night Raw, as the company prepares to embark on a new era for the red brand on Netflix.
Rey Misterio Sr, a legend of lucha libre and the uncle of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, has died. On X, news of Misterio’s passing was first shared by Lucha Libre AAA.
“We regret the sensitive death of Miguel Ángel López Días, known as Rey Mysterio Sr. We send our most sincere condolences to his loved ones and we raise our prayers to heaven for his eternal rest.”
Lamentamos el sensible fallecimiento de Miguel Ángel López Días, conocido como Rey Mysterio Sr.
Enviamos nuestro más sincero pésame a sus seres queridos y elevamos nuestras oraciones al cielo por su eterno descanso. pic.twitter.com/xnvqSndotS
Miguel Ángel López Díaz initially trained as a boxer before transitioning into professional wrestling as his physique developed. Known for his illustrious career in Mexico, Misterio also competed in the U.S., with notable performances such as at WCW Starrcade 1990, where he teamed with Konnan to reach the second round of a tag-team tournament.
Beyond his career in the ring, Misterio was instrumental in nurturing future wrestling stars. In 1987, he co-founded a gym alongside Negro Casas and Super Astro, training talents like Konnan, Psicosis, and his nephew, Rey Mysterio Jr. Misterio also ventured into acting, debuting in 2006 as the murderous luchador El Mascarado in WrestleManiac, directed by Jesse Baget.
Misterio Sr. will be remembered for his high-flying offense that dazzled fans for decades. We at SEScoops would like to extend our condolences to those who knew him at this sad time.
For WWE fans, securing an autograph from their favorite Superstar is often a dream come true. However, some fans take things to unexpected levels, as revealed in a recent WWE interview where Superstars shared the strangest items they’ve ever been asked to sign. Here are some of the highlights:
Bayley: Paramore Merch and Foreheads
Bayley isn’t a member of Paramore, but that hasn’t stopped fans asking her to sign some merchandise of the popular band the Role Model is a fan of. Bayley added that she’s also been asked to sign foreheads, which is her favourite thing to autograph.
Damian Priest: Underwear
Keeping his response family-friendly, Damian Priest admitted to signing “undergarments.” The Archer of Infamy refrained from revealing more details but left fans to speculate whether it was men’s or women’s underwear that earned his signature.
Sami Zayn: A Prosthetic Leg/Body Parts for Tattoos
Sami Zayn was befuddled when a fan asked him to sign their prosthetic leg, while others have asked the Honorary Uce to autograph their bodies so they can be tattooed. Zayn shared that when first asked for a tattoo-related autograph, his reaction made clear that he didn’t like the idea, but he’s trying to get better at hiding how he feels.
Kevin Owens: Body Parts for Tattoos
The self-professed ‘Real’ WWE Champion, like Zayn, has signed body parts for fans who plan to immortalize his signature in ink. While he considers it an “incredible honor,” Owens shared his nervousness about the possibility of his autograph becoming a permanent flaw on someone’s body.
Rey Mysterio: $100 bills
Rey Mysterio shared a story about fans wealthy enough to have him sign $100 bills. The WWE Hall of Famer cleverly incorporates his signature 619 move into the design, transforming the bill into a “619-dollar bill.”
It’ll be up to the fans to decide when Rey Mysterio will retire from the ring, according to the WWE Hall of Famer/former World Heavyweight Champion. This week, Mysterio reunited with Kurt Angle to watch their Saturday Night’s Main Event match from 2006, where the WrestleMania 22 opponents teamed with Randy Orton to face Triple H and John Cena. When Angle asked Kurt about his retirement plans, Mysterio shared that the final decision wasn’t up to him.
“Well, I’ll let the fans decide.”
Mysterio turned 50 years old this week and has spoken multiple times about retirement in the past. These include:
While Rey has spoken a lot about retiring, the masked legend signed a new five-year deal with WWE in late 2023, which should keep him with the promotion until the end of 2028. When that contract does expire, Mysterio will be 54, far past his previously planned retirement age.
Stau tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Rey Mysterio, as the Hall of Famer continues to carve his legacy in the ring before he hands up his boots and mask for good.
WWE and the LWO celebrated Thanksgiving in a unique way this year by ensuring that people in Arizona received a hot meal on the special day. Rey Mysterio, Zelina Vega, Joaquin Wilde, and WWE Speed Champion Dragon Lee attended the Food Donation Drive in Arizona and delivered 50,000 meals according to Mysterio. The line for food had been miles long since 6:30 in the morning at St Mary’s Food Bank, the Hall of Famer added.
It wasn’t just meals that the trio of WWE Superstars were handing out as the group presented the St. Mary’s crew with a replica Undisputed WWE Championship belt.
The event demonstrated WWE’s commitment to making a difference and was part of WWE’s community outreach program. The program sees WWE commit to various philanthropic endeavors, with WWE Warrior Award recipient Titus O’Neil playing a role in the program.
On WWE programming, the LWO has been feuding with Chad Gable’s American Made faction, with Mysterio and Lee facing Brutus and Julius Creed during the latest episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. Despite this setback, the pair, alongside Zelina Vega, were all smiles as they used this year’s Thanksgiving to make a massive difference to the people of Arizona.
In a recent interview with Peter Rosenberg for Rosenberg Radio at ComplexCon last weekend, Rey Mysterio addressed why his daughter Aalyah has not pursued a career in professional wrestling. Despite having a notable presence on WWE television in 2020 – including prominent storylines with Buddy Murphy and Seth Rollins – Aalyah’s focus remains on her studies and her aspiration to enter the medical field.
“She also loves it as much as Dom did. We played wrestling a lot, but for some reason, she was more on my wife’s side. She was the one who liked to study and was very dedicated, always getting A’s. To this day, she’s still very focused on her education. On the other hand, she’s now pursuing her medical career,” Mysterio explained.
Currently attending medical school at the University of California in San Diego, Aalyah has chosen a different path than her brother Dominik, who has become one of WWE’s top stars. While Vince McMahon saw potential in her for a full-time wrestling career during her television appearances, Rey expressed pride in her decision to prioritize education. He noted that while he would be willing to train her if she ever decides to step into the ring, he fully supports her dedication to becoming a doctor.
At 48 years old and 35 years into his legendary career, Rey continues to deliver outstanding performances in WWE, proving that the Mysterio legacy in professional wrestling remains strong through both his own contributions and his son Dominik’s rising success.
Rey Mysterio has not given up on a potential reconciliation with son Dominik Mysterio, but he knows that it’s going to be very hard to achieve.
The WWE Hall of Famer recently had an interview with Rosenberg Wrestling. He talked about things like what he thinks about potential retirement, playing golf and more.
On the topic of Dominik having mega heat with the audience, Rey was asked how much he thinks it’s because of his own status as a longtime beloved babyface. The Master of 619 explained that it was a trigging point for fan’s reaction at the start of Dom’s heel run but joked that now it’s all because of his Mustache:
“I think it was definitely a triggering point at a certain part of his career or his turn but then after that I think now it’s mainly based on the Mustache. I think the Mustache is what really is what the fans hate.
I mean I hate it. I don’t know about you. [It’s] gotta be the Mustache. Not so much the hatred that he has on his father, it’s the Mustache, yeah.”
The former World Champion was also asked about the possibility of reconciling with his son sometime in the future and potentially teaming with him again. Rey Mysterio said that it’s something a father would always be open to. He hopes that one day Dirty Dom will be able to see the bright side of being on the same team:
“That’s something that as a father they always would love to have with their kids. To be able to reconnect. End off how you started, on the good side. So I don’t know if that’s going to happen over the years.
People change – sometimes for good, sometimes for bad. Hopefully one day Dom can see the bright side of being on the Mysterio side and just being family overall. But I think that’s going to be very hard.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Rey claimed that his story with Dom is not over and he would be open to facing his son in another match as well.
WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio has announced the passing of his father Roberto Gutierrez at the age of 76 earlier this week.
The wrestling veteran shared some photos of his father alongside a tribute on Instagram. He thanked his dad for setting up a great example for him in every walk of life.
He mentioned that there are a lot of traits he picked up from his father and assured him that he will always take care of his mother and look out for her:
A three-decade veteran of the business, Rey Mysterio was contemplating retirement from active competition before his son Dominik Mysterio entered the business in 2019. Teaming with his son rejuvenated Mysterio’s passion for the business.
They even made history by becoming the first-ever father-son tag team champions in WWE history back in 2021. Dominik has since broken up the partnership to join Judgment Day instead, while his father has taken up a mentor role for Mexican talents as the leader of the revived Latino World Order.
In recent interviews, the 49-year-old has said that he doesn’t plan on wrestling beyond the age of 50. Though unlike John Cena, the master of 619 has not revealed a timetable for his retirement yet.
In 2005, Dominik Mysterio played a pivotal role on WWE SmackDown as Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero fought over the custody of the then-eight-year-old boy. The pair’s bout at SummerSlam saw Rey get the win and his son, but now ‘Dirty Dom’ isn’t sure if the masked legend is truly his father.
On the Insight podcast, Mysterio spoke about his heritage in wrestling, and questioned if his ‘deadbeat’ father is really his father at all:
“I question my mother all the time. Because I don’t know, my dad was gone all the time, nineties was a wild time. I don’t know what happened.”
On TV, Eddie alleged that Dominik was his biological son, who Rey and his wife Angie had adopted after struggling to conceive. While Dominik is actually Rey’s biological son in real life, the on-screen angle would prove to be gripping programming at the time, as Eddie tried to take Dominik away, solely to hurt his former friend.
Dominik’s role as a heel has been heavily inspired by Guerrero, from his mullet and facial hair to his use of the frog splash in matches. Many fans have pointed to Mysterio’s on-screen romance with Rhea Ripley to being akin to Guerrero’s work with his ‘Mamacita’ Chyna during the Attitude Era. WWE would play into this comparison with Rhea receiving an ‘I’m Your Mami’ shirt, a nod to the ‘I’m Your Papi’ shirt Guerrerro donned during his angle with Rey.
Dominik has made his views on Rey Mysterio very clear, and now he wants to distance himself even further from his legendary father. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Dominik Mysterio and his road to establishing himself apart from his dad in WWE.
Wrestling veteran Dominik Mysterio believes it’s time for Rey Mysterio to retire.
The Judgment Day star recently had an interview with The Schmo to promote WrestleMania 41 from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19 & 20, 2025. He talked about things such as Liv Morgan being the best women’s champion of all time, why he doesn’t wear a mask and more.
When Schmo said that Dom had been in the business for only 4 years, the 27-year-old corrected him. He recalled making his debut for WWE at the young age of 7, as part of the SummerSlam 2005 storyline between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero:
“I’m good but you got one thing wrong. You said 4 years I’ve been in uh I’ve been doing this since ’05. I technically debuted in SummerSlam for the custody of myself. So yeah, next year will be 20 years for me.
Yeah, I was like 7-8 years old. Never looked back. My real dad Eddie Guerero gave me like a real taste of what it was and like you said never looked back and I’ve loved every minute of it.”
When asked about Rey Mysterio continuing his wrestling career at the age of 49, Dominik Mysterio said that he must retire. Dirty Dom explained that Rey is washed and he needs to go home:
“I want him to retire. I’ve been telling his old ass he’s got to go. He’s old, he’s washed. He’s still hiding behind that ugly mask. He’s ugly and that’s why he’s hiding behind that mask.
He needs to retire; he needs to go home. Just let me do what I do best and that’s put the Mysterio name on my back and carry it and take it to places it’s never been before.”
This week’s episode of Monday Night Raw saw Dominik joking about making a claim for Gunther’s world title. Carlito then pleaded his case with Adam Pearce. The Raw General Manager in response has announced a match between Dominik and a ‘former world champion’ for next week’s Raw.
Rey Mysterio and Braun Strowman are two of WWE’s top Superstars competing today and have amassed legions of fans over their respective careers. This week, the two former WWE World Champions took their star power to the world of Nascar for the South Point 400.
The two were at the event to waive the green flag and kick off the race. On Instagram, Mysterio shared his excitement to be involved alongside the Monster Among Men.
The official Nascar TikTok account also showed the excitement of the two Superstars, with Mysterio excitedly yelling “Let’s Go Racing!”
Mysterio and Strowman’s involvement at the South Point 400 only goes to show the star power of the two men outside of the ring. Both men are currently working on Monday Night Raw, though Strowman has been out of action since suffering a torn groin injury during his Last Monster Standing match with Bronson Reed in September of this year.
Mysterio recently found himself in the mix of the New Day’s teased split and was even unmasked by Xavier Woods during a match that the former King of the Ring would win. Woods later claimed that this was an accident, and has taken issue with WWE putting him alongside other unmaskers of the WWE Hall of Famer in a recent video.
Whatever the future holds for Braun and Rey in the ring, the two clearly had a blast at the Nascar South Point 400. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on both men, both in and out of the squared circle.
Week 6 of the NFL had one WWE Hall of Famer stopping by the forthcoming WrestleMania 41 grounds in Las Vegas and an AEW star becoming the “Twelfth Man” for his homestate Seattle Seahawks. Plus there’s some “mojo” going down with Rob Gronkowski and the actor playing him. Let’s kick it off.
Rey Mysterio Rocks Raiders Silver & Black
While last week’s write-up showcased the Steelers heavily, this week we have Rey Mysterio to thank for the spotlight being shown on their opponent in the Las Vegas Raiders. WWE is revving up to crash the Las Vegas strip next year at WrestleMania 41, but before they do they teased the fans a little with a special appearance by Mysterio, Titus O’Neil and Samatha Irvin (who actually sang the national anthem before the game).
Mysterio took photos before kickoff with some of the players and later with the fans, but it wasn’t enough for them to thwart Pittsburgh, who made Aidan O’Connell and the Raider offense walk the plank 32-13.
Pro wrestling became a factor in the very first game of week six when the Seattle Seahawks battled NFC East rival San Francisco in a Thursday night game. Considering AEW was in the area for their upcoming WrestleDream PPV on Saturday, AEW pillar Darby Allin popped by complete with his signature pink jacket. However, it was the 49ers who put the Coffin Drop on Seattle by winning 36-24.
Mojo Rawley ‘Gets Hyped’ For Gronk Actor In ‘Aaron Hernandez: American Sports Story’
Mojo Rawley (Dean Muhtadi) may not be grappling it up in the ring at the moment, but the former WWE star keeps busy being a notable TMZ personality. Rawley had some fun news to talk about this week as family and friendship collided this week in a viral moment involving FX’s dark story behind deceased NFL tight end, Aaron Hernandez. The show has created a lot of buzz with the portrayals of notable NFL names like Bill Belicheck and Robert Kraft, but a shining star is the one actor playing Rob Gronkowski.
Gronk notoriously has a history with WWE and is a former teammate of the aformentioned Rawley at the University of Maryland. However, both have ties to the actor playing Gronk, Laith Wallschleger. Laith is a former D1 from the University of Delaware (alma mater of Joe Flacco – Blue Hens!) before spending some time in the NFL until making the trip to Hollywood. He now finds steady work as a stuntman, voice actor and now got eyes as Gronkowski. During an interview with Kay Adams, Gronkowski actually revealed that Wallschleger is his acting double for everything he does and the two are good friends. Rawley noted that Laith is actually his cousin!
The good vibes from Laith didn’t translate for the actual Patriots on the field this week as they got stampeded by the Houston Texans 41-21.
Trevor Lee Celebrates A Ravens Win
Trevor Lee is currently a free agent in the world of pro wrestling, but he was flying to the moon during the Baltimore Ravens game against in-state adversary the Washington Commanders. For many, the game may have been tighter than expected, but the Ravens rode the legs Derrick Henry who trounced the Commanders in an effort to win by just a touchdown. Lee had a video of himself celebrating at the game following the team’s fourth straight win.
