Rey Mysterio's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Rey Mysterio.

Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio, known as Rey Mysterio, is a celebrated American professional wrestler currently with WWE's Raw brand. He is recognized as one of the greatest cruiserweight wrestlers ever. Mysterio has been inducted into the AAA Hall of Fame, Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, and the WWE Hall of Fame.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1991: Named "Most Improved Wrestler"

In 1991, while wrestling in Mexico as Colibrí, Mysterio was named "Most Improved Wrestler".

January 15, 1998: Wins Third Cruiserweight Championship

On January 15, 1998, Rey Mysterio defeated Juventud on WCW Thunder to win his third Cruiserweight Championship.

2000: Various Tag Team Matches and Title Changes

In 2000, Rey Mysterio experienced several tag team matches and title changes, including winning the World Tag Team Championship with Konnan and Juventud in WCW. He also joined the New Blood faction.

January 6, 2002: Wins WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship

On January 6, 2002, Rey Mysterio defeated Eddie Colon to win the WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship in Puerto Rico.

November 13, 2005: Emotional Tribute to Eddie Guerrero

On November 13, 2005, following the death of Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio delivered an emotional speech and defeated Shawn Michaels at a WWE "Super Show," honoring Guerrero's memory.

January 29, 2006: Royal Rumble Victory

On January 29, 2006, Rey Mysterio won the Royal Rumble match after lasting 62 minutes, earning a world title shot by last eliminating Orton.

2006: Wins Royal Rumble

In 2006, Rey Mysterio won the Royal Rumble, marking a significant achievement in his WWE career.

August 26, 2007: In-Ring Return and Victory

On August 26, 2007, Rey Mysterio made his in-ring return at SummerSlam, defeating Chavo Guerrero after Guerrero obsessed over Mysterio's return and wanted to injure him again.

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.

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.

2011: WWE Championship Win and Loss

In 2011, Rey Mysterio was drafted to Raw, won his first WWE Championship, and lost it to John Cena later that night before entering another feud with Alberto Del Rio.

May 24, 2015: Forming the Dream Team for AAA's Lucha Libre World Cup

On May 24, 2015, Rey Mysterio joined forces with Myzteziz and El Patrón Alberto to create the "Dream Team" for AAA's Lucha Libre World Cup. The team emerged victorious in the tournament, defeating Johnny Mundo, Matt Hardy, and Mr. Anderson in the finals, with Mysterio securing the win by pinning Mundo.

2015: AAA In-Ring Debut

In 2015, Rey Mysterio made his in-ring debut for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide at Rey de Reyes, teaming with Myzteziz to defeat El Hijo del Perro Aguayo and Pentagón Jr.

January 10, 2016: Lucha Underground Trios Championship Win

On January 10, 2016, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Azteca Jr., and Prince Puma won the Lucha Underground Trios Championship in a four-way trio tag team elimination match.

March 20, 2016: Match against Kurt Angle at URFight

On March 20, 2016, Rey Mysterio faced Kurt Angle at an URFight promotion event. Mysterio defeated Angle in a two-falls match with the help of rapper Riff Raff.

April 30, 2017: Winning the Mexico Leg of the WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup

On April 30, 2017, at the WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup, Rey Mysterio won the Mexico Leg by defeating Alberto El Patron in the semi-finals and Juventud Guerrera in the finals.

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 accepted his son Dominik's challenge for a match at WrestleMania 39. Additionally, Rey reformed the Latino World Order.