"Rey Mysterio", real name Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio, is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE. Known for his high-flying cruiserweight style, he is considered one of the all-time greats in his category. Mysterio has been recognized for his contributions to wrestling with inductions into the AAA Hall of Fame, Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, and the WWE Hall of Fame.
December 11, 1974: Birth of Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio
Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio, who would become the renowned Rey Mysterio, was born on December 11, 1974.
April 30, 1989: Debut in Mexico
On April 30, 1989, Rey Mysterio officially began his professional wrestling career in Mexico, showcasing the high-flying Lucha Libre style he learned from his uncle.
1989: Rey Mysterio's Wrestling Debut
At the young age of 14, Rey Mysterio embarked on his professional wrestling journey in 1989, showcasing his talent in the independent circuit.
1991: Most Improved Wrestler Award
Rey Mysterio's hard work and dedication earned him the "Most Improved Wrestler" award in Mexico in 1991 while competing under the name Colibrí.
1992: Joining Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA)
Rey Mysterio's career reached a new height in 1992 when he joined Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA), a renowned Mexican professional wrestling promotion.
September 16, 1995: ECW Debut and Victory over Psicosis
Rey Mysterio made his mark in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) on September 16, 1995, at the Gangstas Paradise event, defeating Psicosis in his debut match.
March 1996: Final ECW Bout
Rey Mysterio's final match for ECW took place at the Big Ass Extreme Bash event in March 1996, marking the end of his run with the promotion.
June 16, 1996: WCW Debut at The Great American Bash
Rey Mysterio's World Championship Wrestling (WCW) journey commenced on June 16, 1996, at The Great American Bash, where he challenged Dean Malenko for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship.
1996: Signing with World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
In 1996, Rey Mysterio joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW), marking a pivotal step in his career and contributing to the popularization of lucha libre in the United States.
1997: Feud with Eddie Guerrero and Cruiserweight Championship Reign
In 1997, Rey Mysterio engaged in a memorable feud with Eddie Guerrero, culminating in a Title vs. Mask match at Halloween Havoc where Mysterio won his second Cruiserweight Championship.
January 15, 1998: Third Cruiserweight Championship Victory
Rey Mysterio secured his third Cruiserweight Championship victory on January 15, 1998, defeating Juventud on WCW Thunder.
January 17, 1999: Unsuccessful Title Match at Souled Out
Rey Mysterio's attempt to regain the Cruiserweight Championship at Souled Out on January 17, 1999, ended in defeat in a fatal four-way match against Kidman, Psicosis, and Juventud.
October 18, 1999: Mysterio and Konnan Win World Tag Team Championship
On October 18, 1999, Rey Mysterio and Konnan, known as the Filthy Animals, won the WCW World Tag Team Championship by defeating Harlem Heat. Unfortunately, Mysterio suffered an injury during the match.
1999: Formation of the Filthy Animals and Heel Turn
In a significant shift in 1999, Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero, and Billy Kidman formed the Filthy Animals stable, marking Mysterio's first and only heel turn in his career.
2000: Mysterio's Return and Tag Team Success
Mysterio returned to WCW in early 2000 and joined the New Blood faction. He continued to be a successful tag team wrestler, winning the World Tag Team Championship again with Juventud Guerrera on August 14, 2000. They were later stripped of the title due to a stipulation in another match.
2000: Appearance in "Ready to Rumble"
Rey Mysterio appeared alongside other wrestlers in the 2000 film "Ready to Rumble."
January 14, 2001: Filthy Animals vs. Team Canada
On January 14, 2001, at WCW's Sin pay-per-view, The Filthy Animals (Mysterio, Konnan, and Juventud Guerrera) faced off against Team Canada (Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, and Elix Skipper) in a Penalty Box match, where The Filthy Animals lost.
2001: WCW Closure and Transition
Following the closure of WCW in 2001, Rey Mysterio ventured into wrestling for various promotions, including Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), the World Wrestling Council, and the X Wrestling Federation.
June 2002: Signing with WWE
In June 2002, Rey Mysterio signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The company began airing promotional videos hyping his upcoming debut. He would no longer use "Jr." in his name, becoming simply Rey Mysterio.
July 25, 2002: WWE Debut
Rey Mysterio made his official WWE debut on July 25, 2002, on the SmackDown! brand. He defeated Chavo Guerrero in his first match.
August 2002: Intercontinental Championship Exclusive to SmackDown
After Rey Mysterio's draft to SmackDown in August 2002, the Intercontinental Championship became exclusive to the brand.
2002: Joining World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
Rey Mysterio's career took another significant turn in 2002 when he joined World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he would go on to achieve remarkable success and accolades.
2002: Rey Mysterio Unmasked
In a significant event in 2002, Rey Mysterio lost his mask in a Lucha de Apuestas match against Kevin Nash, compelling him to wrestle unmasked.
2002: Return to the Independent Circuit and International Appearances
After the closure of WCW, Rey Mysterio returned to the independent circuit in the US and also wrestled internationally. In 2002, he had notable matches in IWA Mid-South, Xcitement Wrestling Federation, Heartland Wrestling Association, and World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico.
2003: Release of "Rey Mysterio: 619"
The documentary "Rey Mysterio: 619," about Mysterio's career and personal life, was released in 2003.
January 1, 2004: Second Cruiserweight Championship Reign
On January 1, 2004, Rey Mysterio defeated Tajiri to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship for the second time.
2004: Release and Use of "Crossing Borders"
Mysterio's rap song "Crossing Borders" was featured on the 2004 album "WWE Originals" and served as the theme song for the No Way Out pay-per-view event in the same year.
January 13, 2005: Loss of the WWE Tag Team Championship
Mysterio and Rob Van Dam lost the WWE Tag Team Championship to the Basham Brothers on January 13, 2005. The loss was attributed to an injury sustained by Rob Van Dam.
September 2005: Debut of "Booyaka 619" Entrance Theme
Around September 2005, Rey Mysterio started using "Booyaka 619," which he performed with rapper Mad One, as his WWE entrance theme.
November 13, 2005: Tribute to Eddie Guerrero
On November 13, 2005, WWE Superstar Eddie Guerrero tragically passed away. At a WWE event that same day, Rey Mysterio delivered a heartfelt speech in honor of his close friend, removing his mask as a sign of respect, though keeping his head down. He then wrestled Shawn Michaels in an interbrand match, dedicating the victory to Guerrero's memory.
2005: SummerSlam 2005 Match Featured
Mysterio's match at SummerSlam 2005 was featured in Silver Vision's Best of WWE collection DVD.
2005: Passing of Eddie Guerrero
In 2005, Rey Mysterio's best friend and fellow wrestler, Eddie Guerrero, passed away.
January 29, 2006: Royal Rumble Victory
Rey Mysterio won the 2006 Royal Rumble match, entering second and lasting for over 62 minutes. This victory earned him a world title match at WrestleMania 22.
February 2006: Launch of WWE's Talent Wellness Program
WWE launched its Talent Wellness program in February 2006.
2006: No Mercy 2006 Match Featured
A match from No Mercy 2006 featuring Rey Mysterio was included in Silver Vision's Best of WWE DVD collection.
2006: Royal Rumble Victory
In a career-defining moment, Rey Mysterio emerged victorious at the 2006 Royal Rumble, solidifying his legacy in professional wrestling.
March 19, 2007: Sports Illustrated Steroid Allegations
On March 19, 2007, Sports Illustrated published an article alleging Gutierrez's involvement in a steroid and HGH ring, claiming he obtained nandrolone and stanozolol.
August 26, 2007: Return and Victory Against Chavo Guerrero
Rey Mysterio returned to WWE action at SummerSlam on August 26, 2007, after being sidelined due to injury. He defeated Chavo Guerrero, who had become obsessed with Mysterio's return and had been taunting him.
October 23, 2007: Release of "Rey Mysterio: The Biggest Little Man"
On October 23, 2007, WWE released "Rey Mysterio: The Biggest Little Man," a three-disc DVD set featuring Mysterio's best matches.
January 4, 2008: Rey Mysterio Wins Beat the Clock Challenge
On January 4, 2008, Rey Mysterio won a Beat the Clock challenge on SmackDown!, earning him a shot at Edge's World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble.
June 23, 2008: Rey Mysterio Drafted to Raw
On June 23, 2008, Rey Mysterio was the first wrestler drafted from SmackDown to Raw in the WWE Draft.
February 15, 2009: Rey Mysterio Competes in Elimination Chamber
On February 15, 2009, at No Way Out, Rey Mysterio competed in the Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship but was eliminated by Edge.
August 27, 2009: First WWE Wellness Policy Suspension
Gutierrez received a 30-day suspension from WWE on August 27, 2009, due to a violation of the company's Talent Wellness program.
2009: Rey Mysterio's Wellness Policy Suspension
In 2009, Rey Mysterio was suspended for 30 days due to a violation of WWE's Wellness Policy, later attributing it to medication for a knee and arm injury.
August 2010: Rey Mysterio's Feud with Alberto Del Rio Begins
Rey Mysterio's feud with Alberto Del Rio began in August 2010, marked by their first encounter on SmackDown where Mysterio lost by submission.
January 7, 2011: Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio: Two Out of Three Falls Match
On January 7, 2011, Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio clashed in a two-out-of-three-falls match on SmackDown, which Del Rio won by countout.
July 12, 2011: Release of "Rey Mysterio: The Life of a Masked Man"
The DVD "Rey Mysterio: The Life of a Masked Man" was released on July 12, 2011.
April 26, 2012: Rey Mysterio's Wellness Policy Suspension
On April 26, 2012, WWE announced a 60-day suspension for Rey Mysterio due to his second violation of the company's Talent Wellness Program policy.
September 2012: Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara Form Tag Team
In September 2012, Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara joined forces as a tag team.
October 17, 2013: Rey Mysterio Returns at Live Event
After eight months away, Rey Mysterio made his return at a WWE live event on October 17, 2013.
April 6, 2014: Rey Mysterio Competes in Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Rey Mysterio participated in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania XXX on April 6, 2014, but was eliminated by Cesaro.
February 26, 2015: Rey Mysterio Departs WWE
On February 26, 2015, WWE officially announced that Rey Mysterio's contract had expired, marking the end of his 13-year tenure with the company.
March 3, 2015: Mysterio Agrees to Work with AAA
On March 3, 2015, Rey Mysterio agreed to work with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide for the first time since 1995 (excluding sporadic appearances).
March 18, 2015: Mysterio Returns to AAA at Rey de Reyes
Mysterio made his in-ring return at AAA's 2015 pay-per-view Rey de Reyes ("King of Kings") on March 18, 2015. He teamed up with Myzteziz and defeated the Los Perros del Mal team.
May 24, 2015: Mysterio Wins Lucha Libre World Cup
On May 24, 2015, Mysterio teamed up with Myzteziz and El Patrón Alberto, forming the "Dream Team" for AAA's Lucha Libre World Cup, and emerged victorious.
December 12, 2015: Mysterio Signs with Lucha Underground
Mysterio joined Lucha Underground on December 12, 2015, making his first appearance in the promotion's second season.
2015: Departure from WWE
After a successful tenure, Rey Mysterio departed from WWE in 2015, marking the end of an era for his fans.
January 10, 2016: Mysterio Wins Lucha Underground Trios Championship
On January 10, 2016, Rey Mysterio, along with Dragon Azteca Jr. and Prince Puma, clinched victory in a four-way Trio Tag Team Elimination Match, securing the Lucha Underground Trios Championship.
January 31, 2016: Mysterio Defeats Puma at Ultima Lucha Dos
Mysterio triumphed over Prince Puma at Ultima Lucha Dos on January 31, 2016, marking a significant victory in his Lucha Underground run.
February 2016: Mysterio Departs from AAA
In early February 2016, Mysterio left AAA due to financial disagreements.
March 20, 2016: Mysterio Defeats Angle at URFight
Mysterio faced and defeated fellow WWE alumnus Kurt Angle at a URFight promotion event on March 20, 2016.
April 9, 2016: Mysterio Eliminates Matanza Cueto in Aztec Warfare
During an Aztec Warfare match on April 9, 2016, Mysterio achieved a notable elimination, taking down Matanza Cueto, although he was later eliminated himself.
January 2017: Mysterio Considers Opening a Wrestling School
In January 2017, Mysterio expressed his interest in opening his own wrestling school, seeing it as an opportunity to share his knowledge and passion.
April 30, 2017: Mysterio Competes in WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup
Mysterio participated in the WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup - Mexican Qualifying Round on April 30, 2017. He won the Mexico Leg but lost in Round 16.
June 3, 2018: Mysterio Returns to AAA at Verano de Escándalo
Rey Mysterio made a return to Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) on June 3, 2018, at their Verano de Escándalo event. He participated in a three-way match for the AAA Mega Championship, facing off against Rey Wegner and Jeff Jarrett. However, it was Jarrett who ultimately emerged victorious.
June 9, 2018: Mysterio Debuts in NJPW
On June 9, 2018, Rey Mysterio made his debut appearance in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) at their Dominion 6.9 event in Osaka-jo Hall. He teamed up with Jushin Thunder Liger and Hiroshi Tanahashi but unfortunately lost to the Bullet Club team.
September 1, 2018: Mysterio Teams Up at All In
On September 1, 2018, Rey Mysterio teamed up with Mexican luchadors Fenix and Bandido in the main event of the indy super show All In. The trio faced off against The Golden Elite team, ultimately losing the match.
2018: Return to WWE with Dominik
In a heartwarming turn of events, Rey Mysterio returned to WWE in 2018, this time joined by his son, Dominik, creating a memorable chapter in their family legacy.
2018: Mysterio Returns to WWE
In 2018, Mysterio made surprise appearances at both the Royal Rumble and Greatest Royal Rumble events, although he did not secure a victory in either match. Later that year, on September 19, it was officially announced that Mysterio had signed a two-year contract with WWE, marking his return to the company.
January 27, 2019: Mysterio Competes in Royal Rumble
Mysterio participated in the Royal Rumble match on January 27, 2019. Despite entering at number 25, he was ultimately eliminated by Randy Orton.
January 6, 2020: Mysterio Challenges for US Title
Mysterio attempted to regain the United States Championship on January 6, 2020, but Andrade successfully retained the title.
2020: Mysterio Drafted to SmackDown
In 2020, as part of the WWE Draft, Rey Mysterio was moved to the SmackDown brand.
January 31, 2021: Mysterio Competes in Royal Rumble
Mysterio participated in the Royal Rumble match on January 31, 2021, entering at number 26, but was eliminated by Omos.
2021: WWE Draft
In 2021, Rey and Dominik Mysterio were drafted to the Raw brand as part of the WWE Draft.
January 29, 2022: Royal Rumble 2022
On January 29, 2022, Rey Mysterio participated in the Royal Rumble, entering at #23 but was eliminated by Otis.
January 28, 2023: Royal Rumble 2023 Interference
Scheduled to enter the Royal Rumble at #17 on January 28, 2023, Rey Mysterio was unable to compete due to a presumed attack, potentially by Dominik, who entered at #18, or the entire Judgment Day faction.
2023: WWE Hall of Fame Induction
Rey Mysterio was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023.
2024: WrestleMania XL
At WrestleMania XL in 2024, Rey Mysterio teamed with Andrade to defeat Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar after interference from Lane Johnson and Jason Kelce.