Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Rey Mysterio
Discover the career path of Rey Mysterio, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio, known as Rey Mysterio, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's Raw brand. He is celebrated as one of the greatest luchadors and cruiserweight wrestlers in history. Mysterio's achievements have led to his induction into the AAA Hall of Fame, Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, and the WWE Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy in professional wrestling.
April 30, 1989: Debut in Mexico
On April 30, 1989, Óscar Gutiérrez made his debut in Mexico at the age of 14.
1989: Start in independent circuit wrestling
In 1989, at the age of 14, Rey Mysterio began wrestling on the independent circuit.
1992: Signed with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
In 1992, Rey Mysterio signed with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA).
1994: Participated in AAA When Worlds Collide
In 1994, Rey Mysterio participated in the co-promoted event between AAA and American promotion World Championship Wrestling AAA When Worlds Collide. He credited the event as the reason WCW noticed him.
September 16, 1995: ECW debut at Gangstas Paradise
On September 16, 1995, Rey Mysterio debuted in ECW at Gangstas Paradise, defeating Psicosis.
March 1996: Final bout for ECW at Big Ass Extreme Bash
In March 1996, Rey Mysterio wrestled his final bout for ECW at Big Ass Extreme Bash, defeating Juventud Guerrera.
June 16, 1996: WCW debut at The Great American Bash
On June 16, 1996, Rey Mysterio made his World Championship Wrestling (WCW) debut at The Great American Bash, challenging Dean Malenko for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship in a losing effort.
1996: Signed with World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
In 1996, Rey Mysterio signed with World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
February 23, 1997: Faced Prince Iaukea for the WCW World Television Championship
On February 23, 1997, Rey Mysterio faced Prince Iaukea for the WCW World Television Championship at SuperBrawl VII, but lost after being attacked by Lord Steven Regal.
January 15, 1998: Won third Cruiserweight Championship
On January 15, 1998, Rey Mysterio defeated Juventud on WCW Thunder to win his third Cruiserweight Championship, but lost it nine days later to Chris Jericho at Souled Out.
January 17, 1999: Failed to win the Cruiserweight Championship
On January 17, 1999, at Souled Out, Rey Mysterio failed to win the Cruiserweight Championship from Billy Kidman in a four-way match that also included Psicosis and Juventud.
1999: Joined No Limit Soldiers and formed Filthy Animals
In 1999, Rey Mysterio joined Master P's No Limit Soldiers and later formed a stable with Eddie Guerrero and Billy Kidman known as the Filthy Animals, turning heel for the first and only time in his career.
2000: Mysterio Appears in "Ready to Rumble" Film
In 2000, Mysterio made an appearance in the film "Ready to Rumble", alongside several other wrestlers.
2000: Won the World Tag Team Championship
In 2000, Rey Mysterio teamed with Konnan and Juventud to win the World Tag Team Championship on two separate occasions, once with Konnan and once with Juventud.
January 14, 2001: Lost to Team Canada in a Penalty Box match
On January 14, 2001, The Filthy Animals lost to Team Canada in a Penalty Box match at Sin.
2001: Wrestled for several promotions
Following the closure of WCW in 2001, Rey Mysterio wrestled for promotions including Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, the World Wrestling Council, and the X Wrestling Federation.
January 6, 2002: Won WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship
On January 6, 2002, Rey Mysterio defeated Eddie Colon for the WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship in Puerto Rico.
June 2002: Signed with WWE
In June 2002, Rey Mysterio signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
July 25, 2002: WWE Debut
On July 25, 2002, Rey Mysterio, with his mask, made his WWE debut on SmackDown!, defeating Chavo Guerrero.
2002: Joined World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
In 2002, Rey Mysterio joined World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and resumed wearing a mask.
2002: Worked unmasked until 2002
Rey Mysterio worked unmasked until 2002 after losing his mask in a Lucha de Apuestas against Kevin Nash.
March 30, 2003: WrestleMania XIX match for Cruiserweight Championship
On March 30, 2003, at WrestleMania XIX, Rey Mysterio challenged Matt Hardy for the Cruiserweight Championship but was defeated due to interference from Shannon Moore.
2003: Rey Mysterio: 619 Documentary Release
In 2003, the documentary "Rey Mysterio: 619", chronicling Mysterio's wrestling career and personal life, was released.
January 1, 2004: Cruiserweight Championship Win
On January 1, 2004, Rey Mysterio regained the Cruiserweight Championship from Tajiri on SmackDown!.
2004: Mysterio Performs 'Crossing Borders' for WWE Album
In 2004, Mysterio performed a rap song called "Crossing Borders", which was included on the "WWE Originals" album and served as the official theme song for the 2004 No Way Out pay-per-view event.
January 13, 2005: Tag Team Title Loss
On January 13, 2005, Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam lost the tag team titles to the Basham Brothers on SmackDown! after Van Dam sustained an injury.
September 2005: Mysterio Uses 'Booyaka 619' as Entrance Theme
Around September 2005, Mysterio began using the original version of "Booyaka 619", performed with rapper Mad One, as his WWE entrance theme.
January 29, 2006: Royal Rumble Victory
On January 29, 2006, Rey Mysterio won the Royal Rumble match from the number two spot, lasting a record 62 minutes and earning a world title shot at WrestleMania 22.
February 2006: WWE Launches Talent Wellness Program
In February 2006, WWE launched the Talent Wellness program.
2006: Won the 2006 Royal Rumble
In 2006, Rey Mysterio won the Royal Rumble.
August 26, 2007: In-Ring Return at SummerSlam
On August 26, 2007, Rey Mysterio made his in-ring return at SummerSlam, defeating Chavo Guerrero.
October 23, 2007: WWE Releases Rey Mysterio DVD
On October 23, 2007, WWE released a three-disc DVD set called "Rey Mysterio: The Biggest Little Man", featuring some of Mysterio's best matches.
January 4, 2008: Beat the Clock Challenge Win
On January 4, 2008, Rey Mysterio won a Beat the Clock challenge on SmackDown!, earning a chance to face Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble.
February 15, 2009: Elimination Chamber Match
On February 15, 2009, Rey Mysterio competed in the Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship at No Way Out, but was the last man eliminated by Edge.
January 15, 2010: Number One Contender Win
On January 15, 2010, Rey Mysterio defeated Batista in a steel cage match on SmackDown to become the number one contender for The Undertaker's World Heavyweight Championship.
January 7, 2011: Loss to Alberto Del Rio
On January 7, 2011, Rey Mysterio's feud with Alberto Del Rio culminated in a two out of three falls match on SmackDown, which Del Rio won by countout.
July 12, 2011: Rey Mysterio: The Life of a Masked Man DVD Release
On July 12, 2011, the DVD "Rey Mysterio: The Life of a Masked Man" was released, documenting Rey Mysterio's life and career.
April 26, 2012: Suspension for Wellness Policy Violation
On April 26, 2012, WWE reported that Rey Mysterio had been suspended for 60 days due to his second violation of the company's Talent Wellness Program policy.
October 17, 2013: Return at WWE Live Event
On October 17, 2013, Rey Mysterio returned at a WWE live event after eight months of absence.
April 6, 2014: André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
On April 6, 2014, at WrestleMania XXX, Rey Mysterio participated in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal but was eliminated by Cesaro.
February 26, 2015: WWE Contract Expiration
On February 26, 2015, WWE officially announced that Rey Mysterio's contract had expired, marking the end of his nearly 13-year tenure with the company.
May 24, 2015: Lucha Libre World Cup Win
On May 24, 2015, Rey Mysterio, Myzteziz, and El Patrón Alberto teamed up to form the "Dream Team" for AAA's Lucha Libre World Cup. The trio won the tournament, defeating Johnny Mundo, Matt Hardy, and Mr. Anderson in the finals, with Mysterio pinning Mundo for the win.
December 12, 2015: Signing with Lucha Underground
On December 12, 2015, Rey Mysterio signed with Lucha Underground and appeared on the second season.
January 10, 2016: Lucha Underground Trios Championship Win
On January 10, 2016, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Azteca Jr. and Prince Puma defeated Ivelisse, Johnny Mundo and Son of Havoc and Fénix, Jack Evans, and P. J. Black and Cortez Castro, Joey Ryan and Mr. Cisco in a four-way trio tag team elimination Match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship.
February 2016: Departure from AAA
In early February 2016, AAA announced that Rey Mysterio had left AAA due to financial issues between Mysterio and AAA. Despite not working directly for AAA, Mysterio Jr. participated in the 2016 Lucha Libre World Cup alongside Dr. Wagner Jr. and Dragon Azteca Jr., known as "Team Mexico International"; the trio finished in third place.
March 20, 2016: Victory Against Kurt Angle at URFight
On March 20, 2016, Rey Mysterio faced fellow WWE alumnus Kurt Angle for the URFight promotion, defeating Angle in a two-falls match with assistance from rapper Riff Raff.
April 30, 2017: WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup Mexico Leg Victory
On April 30, 2017, at the WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup, Rey Mysterio won the Mexico Leg with Penta El Zero M, defeating Alberto El Patron in the semi-finals and longtime rival Juventud Guerrera in the finals.
June 3, 2018: AAA Mega Championship Match
On June 3, 2018, Rey Mysterio returned to Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) at Verano de Escándalo, competing in a three-way match for the AAA Mega Championship against Rey Wegner and Jeff Jarrett, with Jarrett winning.
June 9, 2018: NJPW Debut
On June 9, 2018, Rey Mysterio made his New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) debut as part of NJPW's Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall show. Mysterio teamed up with Jushin Thunder Liger and Hiroshi Tanahashi, losing to the Bullet Club team of Cody, Marty Scurll and Adam Page.
September 1, 2018: All In Main Event
On September 1, 2018, Rey Mysterio teamed up with Mexican luchadors Fenix and Bandido for the main event of the indy super show All In, losing to The Golden Elite team of Kota Ibushi and The Young Bucks (Nick and Matt Jackson).
2018: Returned to WWE
In 2018, Rey Mysterio returned to WWE, accompanied by his son Dominik.
January 27, 2019: Royal Rumble Elimination
On January 27, 2019, at the Royal Rumble, Rey Mysterio entered the Royal Rumble match at No. 25, but was eliminated by Randy Orton.
2019: Started Fight4Autism Fundraiser
In 2019, Rey Mysterio started a fundraiser called "Fight4Autism" to raise money to support autistic people around the world.
May 2020: Feud with Seth Rollins Begins
In May 2020, Rey Mysterio began feuding with Seth Rollins, who used the corner of steel steps to pierce Mysterio's eye and take him out of action.
January 31, 2021: Royal Rumble Elimination
On January 31, 2021, at Royal Rumble, Rey Mysterio entered at No. 26, but was eliminated by Omos.
2021: Mysterio Cameo in Victor & Valentino
In 2021, Mysterio made a cameo appearance as himself in the "Victor & Valentino" show, in the episode titled "El Bigote".
January 28, 2023: Royal Rumble Inability to Compete
On January 28, 2023, Rey Mysterio was scheduled to enter the Royal Rumble match at No. 17, but was unable to compete in storyline due to presumably being attacked by Dominik, who entered the match at No. 18.
March 24, 2023: Acceptance of Dominik's WrestleMania Challenge
On the March 24, 2023 episode of SmackDown, Rey Mysterio attacked Dominik after he disrespected his mother and sister, accepting his challenge for a match at WrestleMania 39.
2023: Rey Mysterio Voices Himself in Animated Series
In 2023, Mysterio voiced himself in the animated series "Rey Mysterio vs. The Darkness", which aired on Cartoon Network Latin America and consisted of ten episodes.
October 2024: Feud with American Made
In October 2024, The LWO began a feud with Chad Gable's newly formed faction, American Made, centered around Gable's portrayal of "El Grande Americano".
December 2024: Granted 100th Make-A-Wish
In December 2024, Rey Mysterio granted his 100th wish for the Make-A-Wish organization.
April 19, 2025: Injury and WrestleMania 41 disqualification
On April 19, 2025, Rey Mysterio suffered a legitimate torn groin and a ruptured eardrum during a six-man tag match involving American Made and the LWO, which resulted in his disqualification from competing at WrestleMania 41. He underwent surgery afterwards and was expected to return towards the end of 2025.
June 7, 2025: AAA X WWE Worlds Collide 2025 Appearance
On June 7, 2025, Rey Mysterio appeared at AAA X WWE Worlds Collide 2025, giving a speech to open the show.
November 17, 2025: Return to the Ring
On the November 17, 2025, episode of Monday Night Raw, Rey Mysterio returned to action for the first time in over half a year, teaming with Sheamus and John Cena to defeat The Judgement Day.
January 15, 2026: Commentator Debut
On January 15, 2026, Rey Mysterio appeared to open the episode to mark the beginning of the weekly show moving to Fox and YouTube before joining as an English commentator and Spanish-English interpreter for subsequent pre-recorded episodes up to the January 31 episode.
March 2026: Fractured Ribs Injury
In March 2026, it was reported that Rey Mysterio had suffered fractured ribs and would be out of action.
April 6, 2026: WrestleMania 42 Ladder Match Announcement
Rey Mysterio returned on the April 6, 2026, edition of Raw to announce that he would be a participant in the WrestleMania 42 Intercontinental Championship ladder match.
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