History of Rey Mysterio in Timeline
Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio, known as Rey Mysterio, is a highly acclaimed American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's Raw brand. He is celebrated as one of the greatest cruiserweight wrestlers ever. Mysterio's contributions to the sport have earned him inductions into the AAA Hall of Fame, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, and the WWE Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy in professional wrestling.
1948: Roberto Gutierrez Born
In 1948, Roberto Gutierrez, the father of Óscar Gutiérrez (Rey Mysterio), was born.
December 11, 1974: Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio Born
On December 11, 1974, Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio, who would become known as Rey Mysterio, was born. He is a professional wrestler.
April 30, 1989: Debut in Mexico
On April 30, 1989, Rey Mysterio made his wrestling debut in Mexico at the age of 14, marking the start of his professional career.
1989: Independent Circuit Debut
In 1989, Rey Mysterio started wrestling on the independent circuit at the young age of 14, marking the beginning of his professional wrestling career.
1991: Most Improved Wrestler
In 1991, while wrestling in Mexico as Colibrí, Rey Mysterio was named "Most Improved Wrestler", recognizing his progress and potential.
1992: Signs with AAA
In 1992, Rey Mysterio signed with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA), taking a significant step in his wrestling career.
September 16, 1995: ECW Debut
On September 16, 1995, Rey Mysterio debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) at Gangstas Paradise, defeating Psicosis.
March 1996: Final ECW Bout
In March 1996, Rey Mysterio wrestled his final bout for ECW at Big Ass Extreme Bash, defeating Juventud Guerrera.
June 16, 1996: WCW Debut
On June 16, 1996, Rey Mysterio debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) at The Great American Bash, challenging Dean Malenko for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship.
1996: Signs with WCW
In 1996, Rey Mysterio signed with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), a move that would propel him to greater prominence in the wrestling world.
February 23, 1997: WCW World Television Championship Challenge
On February 23, 1997, Rey Mysterio challenged Prince Iaukea for the WCW World Television Championship at SuperBrawl VII but lost.
January 15, 1998: Wins 3rd Cruiserweight Championship
On January 15, 1998, Rey Mysterio defeated Juventud to win his third Cruiserweight Championship on WCW Thunder.
January 17, 1999: Cruiserweight Title Match
On January 17, 1999, at Souled Out, Rey Mysterio failed to win the Cruiserweight title from Billy Kidman in a four-way match.
1999: Joins No Limit Soldiers and Forms Filthy Animals
In 1999, Rey Mysterio joined Master P's No Limit Soldiers, later forming the Filthy Animals and turning heel for the first and only time in his career.
2000: Appearance in Ready to Rumble
In 2000, Rey Mysterio appeared in the film "Ready to Rumble" alongside several other wrestlers, marking one of his early ventures into film.
2000: Tag Team Championship Win and New Blood Faction
In 2000, Rey Mysterio won the World Tag Team Championship with Konnan, later joining the New Blood faction in WCW.
January 14, 2001: Penalty Box Match Loss
On January 14, 2001, The Filthy Animals lost to Team Canada in a Penalty Box match at Sin.
2001: WCW Closure and New Promotions
In 2001, following the closure of WCW, Rey Mysterio wrestled for promotions including Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, the World Wrestling Council, and the X Wrestling Federation, marking a transition in his career.
January 6, 2002: WWC World Junior Heavyweight Champion
On January 6, 2002, Rey Mysterio defeated Eddie Colon for the WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship in Puerto Rico.
June 2002: Signs with WWE
In June 2002, Rey Mysterio signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
July 25, 2002: WWE Debut
On July 25, 2002, Rey Mysterio made his WWE debut on SmackDown!, defeating Chavo Guerrero.
August 2002: Intercontinental Championship Exclusive to SmackDown
In August 2002, Rey Mysterio's draft to SmackDown made the Intercontinental Championship exclusive to the brand for the first time since then.
2002: Joins WWE
In 2002, Rey Mysterio joined World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he resumed wearing a mask and achieved further success.
2002: Unmasked Until 2002
In 2002, Rey Mysterio worked unmasked until this year, after he lost his mask in a Lucha de Apuestas against Kevin Nash.
March 30, 2003: WrestleMania XIX Match
On March 30, 2003, at WrestleMania XIX, Rey Mysterio faced Matt Hardy for the Cruiserweight Championship but lost due to interference.
January 25, 2004: Royal Rumble Cruiserweight Title Defense
On January 25, 2004, at the Royal Rumble, Rey Mysterio successfully defended the Cruiserweight title against Jamie Noble.
2004: "Crossing Borders" Theme Song
In 2004, Rey Mysterio performed a rap song called "Crossing Borders", which appeared on the WWE Originals album and served as the official theme song for the No Way Out pay-per-view.
January 13, 2005: Tag Title Loss
On January 13, 2005, Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam lost the WWE Tag Team Championship to the Basham Brothers after Van Dam was injured.
September 2005: "Booyaka 619" Theme Debut
Around September 2005, Rey Mysterio began using the original version of "Booyaka 619", performed with rapper Mad One, as his WWE entrance theme, becoming iconic with his character.
November 13, 2005: Eddie Guerrero's Death and Tribute
On November 13, 2005, the day Eddie Guerrero died, Rey Mysterio gave an emotional speech and defeated Shawn Michaels in a tribute match. He removed his mask as a sign of respect.
2005: Eddie Guerrero's Death
In 2005, the death of Eddie Guerrero deeply affected Rey Mysterio, leading him to get a tattoo with the initials "EG" in honor of his best friend and fellow wrestler.
January 29, 2006: Royal Rumble Win
On January 29, 2006, Rey Mysterio entered the Royal Rumble as the second entrant and set a record by lasting 62 minutes. He won the match by last eliminating Randy Orton, earning a world title shot.
2006: Royal Rumble Winner
In 2006, Rey Mysterio won the Royal Rumble, marking a significant achievement in his WWE career.
March 19, 2007: Steroid Allegations in Sports Illustrated Article
On March 19, 2007, Sports Illustrated published an article alleging that Rey Mysterio, along with other athletes, obtained nandrolone and stanozolol, leading to controversy.
August 26, 2007: In-Ring Return at SummerSlam
On August 26, 2007, Rey Mysterio made his in-ring return at SummerSlam, defeating Chavo Guerrero after Guerrero obsessed over Mysterio's return and sought to injure him again.
October 23, 2007: Release of "The Biggest Little Man" DVD
On October 23, 2007, WWE released "Rey Mysterio: The Biggest Little Man", a three-disc set featuring Rey Mysterio's best matches, celebrating his career highlights.
January 4, 2008: World Heavyweight Championship Opportunity
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.
2008: WWE Draft to Raw Brand
In 2008, Rey Mysterio was drafted from SmackDown to Raw during the WWE Draft, marking a change in his career path.
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.
August 27, 2009: WWE Suspension for Wellness Program Violation
On August 27, 2009, WWE announced Rey Mysterio's 30-day suspension due to a violation of the wellness program, leading to public defense regarding prescribed drugs for his knee and arm.
2009: WWE Intercontinental Championship Reign
In 2009, Rey Mysterio won the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 25 and was later drafted back to SmackDown. He feuded with Chris Jericho, trading the title before ultimately losing it due to a suspension.
January 15, 2010: Number One Contender
On January 15, 2010, Rey Mysterio defeated Batista in a steel cage match on SmackDown to become the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship.
January 7, 2011: Feud Culmination
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: Release of "The Life of a Masked Man" DVD
On July 12, 2011, "Rey Mysterio: The Life of a Masked Man" was released, documenting Mysterio's journey and life behind the mask.
April 26, 2012: WWE Suspension
On April 26, 2012, Rey Mysterio was suspended by WWE for 60 days due to his second violation of the company's Talent Wellness Program policy.
October 17, 2013: Return at WWE Live Event
After an extended absence, Rey Mysterio returned to action at a WWE live event on October 17, 2013.
April 6, 2014: Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
On April 6, 2014, at WrestleMania XXX, Rey Mysterio participated in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, but he was eliminated by Cesaro.
February 26, 2015: WWE Departure
On February 26, 2015, WWE officially announced the expiration of Rey Mysterio's contract, ending his nearly 13-year tenure with the company.
May 24, 2015: Lucha Libre World Cup Victory
On May 24, 2015, Rey Mysterio teamed with Myzteziz and El Patrón Alberto to form the "Dream Team" for AAA's Lucha Libre World Cup. The trio won the tournament.
December 12, 2015: Signed with Lucha Underground
On December 12, 2015, Rey Mysterio signed with Lucha Underground and was slated to appear in the second season of the show, marking a new chapter in his wrestling career.
2015: Departure from WWE
In 2015, Rey Mysterio departed from WWE, ending a significant chapter in his wrestling career.
2015: Debut in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
In 2015, after his WWE release, Rey Mysterio agreed to work for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. He made his in-ring debut at Rey de Reyes, teaming with Myzteziz to defeat El Hijo del Perro Aguayo and Pentagón Jr.
January 10, 2016: Won Lucha Underground Trios Championship
On January 10, 2016, Rey Mysterio, along with Dragon Azteca Jr. and Prince Puma, won the Lucha Underground Trios Championship by defeating Ivelisse, Johnny Mundo, and Son of Havoc, as well as Fénix, Jack Evans, and P. J. Black and Cortez Castro, Joey Ryan and Mr. Cisco in a four-way trio tag team elimination match.
February 2016: Departure from AAA
In early February 2016, it was announced that Rey Mysterio had left AAA due to financial issues between Mysterio and AAA.
March 20, 2016: Victory over Kurt Angle
On March 20, 2016, Rey Mysterio faced 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 Win
On April 30, 2017, at the WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup, Rey Mysterio won the Mexico Leg, defeating Alberto El Patron and Juventud Guerrera.
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, but did not win as Jarrett captured the title.
June 9, 2018: NJPW Debut at Dominion 6.9
On June 9, 2018, Rey Mysterio made his debut in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) at the Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall event. He teamed with Jushin Thunder Liger and Hiroshi Tanahashi, but they lost 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 with Fenix and Bandido for the main event of the indy super show All In, losing to The Golden Elite team.
2018: WWE Return and Contract Signing
In 2018, Rey Mysterio made surprise appearances at the Royal Rumble and Greatest Royal Rumble, though he lost both matches. Later in the year, on September 19, 2018, he officially signed a two-year contract with WWE, marking his return to the company.
2018: Returns to WWE
In 2018, Rey Mysterio returned to WWE, accompanied by his son Dominik, marking a new chapter in his career.
January 27, 2019: Royal Rumble Appearance
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: Criticism of Trump's Border Wall
In 2019, Rey Mysterio criticized President Donald Trump's plan to build a wall along the US-Mexico border, stating that "a wall is definitely not the solution" due to his personal history of crossing the border daily for school.
May 2020: Feud with Seth Rollins Begins
In May 2020, Rey Mysterio started a feud with Seth Rollins, which began after Rollins injured Mysterio's eye using the steel steps, taking him out of action.
January 31, 2021: Royal Rumble 2021
On January 31, 2021, at Royal Rumble, Rey Mysterio entered at No. 26, but was eliminated by Omos.
2021: Drafted to Raw with Dominik
In 2021, Rey Mysterio and his son Dominik were drafted to the Raw brand, marking a continuation of their tag team journey on a new stage.
January 28, 2023: Royal Rumble Attack
On January 28, 2023, Rey Mysterio was scheduled to enter the Royal Rumble at No. 17, but was unable to compete due to a presumed attack by Dominik or The Judgment Day.
2023: WWE Hall of Fame Induction and WrestleMania 39 Match
In 2023, Rey Mysterio was announced as an inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. He also had a match against his son Dominik at WrestleMania 39 on April 1, 2023, which Rey won.
2024: WWE Draft 2024
As part of the 2024 WWE Draft, Rey Mysterio and the rest of the LWO were drafted to the Raw brand, continuing their journey as a faction on a new stage.
2024: Roberto Gutierrez Death
In 2024, Roberto Gutierrez, the father of Óscar Gutiérrez (Rey Mysterio), died.
