Rey Mysterio is thankful for the opportunities he’s had in professional wrestling.
Wrestling legend and current WWE superstar Rey Mysterio recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, where he spoke about his longevity, the culture he represents, and much more.
When it comes to his career, Mysterio noted that he’s proud and blessed that he’s been able to become a universal name in the world of professional wrestling, and having his name associated with something so deep in his culture only adds to the blessings.
“I’ve been blessed to be able to play my part in the wrestling world and become a universal name,” Mysterio says. “When people hear the name Rey Mysterio, it is associated with lucha libre, my culture. That is what I wanted to do my entire life. Whether it’s at a wrestling event, the World Cup or the World Series, if you see a mask, it makes people think of me. That represents my whole life journey.”
Mysterio also touched on the fact that his style of wrestling undoubtedly helped change the way people performed going forward.
“My wrestling style helped revolutionize the sport, and that’s why I wrestle the way I wrestle—it’s my way of thanking them all,” Mysterio says. “Without them paving the way, there is no Rey Mysterio. Not only myself, but others like Juventud Guerrera and Psicosis. Eddie Guerrero and Konnan. We were given a chance to change this industry.
“I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to make a mark, and I took advantage of that. I did that not just for me, but those who came before me and those you’ll see in the future.”
Finally, Mysterio closed with the fact that at the end of the day, he was living his dream, as ever since he was a little kid, all he’s wanted to do was become a wrestler.
“My whole life, all I’ve wanted was to be a wrestler,” Mysterio says. “I never imagined this sport would come with so many luxuries and accolades. Whether it’s sponsorships or my goals in the ring, or companies where I’ve worked, or being such a part of WWE, I am truly blessed and thankful, especially to be doing this with Dominik and bringing even more meaning to the mask.”
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