Rey Mysterio’s traditional luchador mask seems to have undergone a significant change for WWE’s Saudi Arabian Crown Jewel pay-per-view. While Mysterio often dons a Christian cross on his mask, as a symbolism of his personal faith, Mysterio has not worn any such mask for his two matches in the Crown Jewel World Cup Tournament. Instead the cross has been replaced by the inconspicuous letter R.
WWE appears to have also edited out a cross from Mysterio’s mask in the following promotional photo for Mysterio’s opening round World Cup match against Randy Orton:
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What does @mikethemiz have up his sleeve? #WWECrownJewel #WWEWorldCup pic.twitter.com/HUKhESt7TB
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 2, 2018
Mysterio’s cross may have been removed to placate the same Saudi government that reportedly kept Sami Zayn off The Greatest Royal Rumble because he is of Syrian descent.
Mysterio defeated Randy Orton to advance to the semi-finals of the World Cup tournament, where he then lost to The Miz. Stay with WrestleZone for complete Crown Jewel coverage.
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Chris Jerico and Rey Mysterio during First Annual Spike TV Video Game Awards - Show at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. (Photo by Steve Grayson/WireImage)
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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 03: Rey Mysterio and Cody Rhodes battle during their WWE match at 'WrestleMania 27' at the Georgia World Congress Center on April 3, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
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WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio poses for a portait in the WireImage Portrait Gallery at Comic-Con hosted by Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction and presented by Nintendo on July 21, 2011 in San Diego, California.
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WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio poses for a portait in the WireImage Portrait Gallery at Comic-Con hosted by Connected Kenneth Cole Reaction and presented by Nintendo on July 21, 2011 in San Diego, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 12: WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio attends the Creation Coalition and WWE hosts "Be A Star" anti-bullying initiative rally at Algin Sutton Community Center on August 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Brian To/FilmMagic)
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SAN DIEGO - JULY 12: New cruiserweight champion Rey Mysterio Jr acknowledges the crowd after defeating Jericho during the WWE Bash at the Beach event at Cox Arena in San Diego, California on July 12, 1998. (Photo by Elsa /Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: (L-R) Sgt. Slaughter and Rey Mysterio attend Hulu NY Upfront on April 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Hulu)
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LAS VEGAS - DECEMBER 2: (U.S. TABLOIDS OUT) WWE wrestler Rey Mysterio walks on stage during the "1st Annual Video Game Awards" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena December 2, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show premieres on Spike T.V. Thursday, December 4 at 9:00PM ET/PT. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 03: Rey Mysterio attends WWE's 2014 SuperStars For Kids at the New Orleans Museum of Art on April 3, 2014 in New Orleans City. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI - MAY 2: Rey Mysterio of the WWE throws out the first pitch prior to the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 2, 2006. The Reds defeated the Cardinals 3-2. (Photo by John Grieshop/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Eddie Guerrero and Ray Mysterio (Photo by J. Shearer/WireImage for BWR Public Relations)
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HOUSTON - APRIL 05: Rey Mysterio celebrates his victry over JBL for the Intercontinental Championship at "WrestleMania 25" at the Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)
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HOUSTON - APRIL 05: Rey Mysterio celebrates his victry over JBL for the Intercontinental Championship at "WrestleMania 25" at the Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)
