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The many faces of Rey Mysterio: photos
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9 N" C) ~3 ~1 B, t AMysterio began competiting professionally in Mexico as a teenager.+ u( {! H- |8 L3 O
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2 c& {( q6 f6 yRey honed his high-flying skills while wrestling in Japan, Mexico and Europe.
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( X S# Y. S% ~$ g! GThe Ultimate Underdog made his U.S. debut in ECW, before moving to WCW.
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0 ?8 f& G* S2 U4 c: i* ZThe masked man debuted in WWE in 2002.- b( S8 E4 S; b: k
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$ ?; T6 g' y; x2 v0 ]" k4 mThis horned mask is one of Mysterio's many specialty pieces.; U9 `/ F( R W: {$ \
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6 J4 x4 o7 n' `' p; VThe Master of the 619 is an eight-time Cruiserweight Champion.
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Rey's masks often mix dark accents with bright neon tones.+ y0 F/ `0 R3 \1 h- Q
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Real men wear pink.
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Rey wears colored contact lenses to complement his masks.- {+ W9 L" Y2 Z& F6 a$ a+ v
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In 2006, Mysterio accomplished his dream of becoming World Champion.
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Rey won the Intercontinental Title at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania. C6 n( C9 q; {2 h4 }8 ^
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Mysterio uses different fabrics for his masks, like this snakeskin design.
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This Spider-Man-style mask is one of Rey's comic book-inspired hoods.; u' J. i3 ?! n/ \1 Z& g
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The Ultimate Underdog was the winner of the 2006 Royal Rumble.) | u1 _( L1 ^' t5 b3 J2 C0 J- {
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' \, \2 f9 H7 M2 D; CRey once held the WWE Tag Team Championship with Eddie Guerrero.
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5 B( f0 W( D' f6 \+ Q# {" N2 qThe Master of the 619 has held numerous championships.
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The English translation of Rey's name, "Mystery King," suits this regal look.
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4 q4 | r( C6 X3 X: {+ ~This mask features the colors of the Mexican flag, his proud heritage.
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619 is a reference to the area code of San Diego, Rey's hometown.
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" O" Q c N7 H9 n- y, ?0 b9 RDuring his entrance, he picks a special young fan to share some words with.
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/ h, ~7 a8 u/ H0 L1 P: kAs Rey's career has evolved, so have his masks.
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Rey never shys away from showing his lucha libre heritage." i+ A0 H2 k) U" O x- ? v, }$ y1 V2 y
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# b m! Q4 M& _/ \6 d# v1 fHis bright colors and high-flying moves makes him one not to miss./ E3 n' }+ I0 Y( ] Z; o- X" n. V
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; y9 Z0 a3 a% U& qAnother design inspired by Rey's Mexican heritage.
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Rey Mysterio is not afraid to wear his faith and family on his sleeve.
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White strengthens the power of other colors, and offers protection.
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With this mask, Rey adds a patriotic touch.
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. \! p, a( d F; u0 aAs the ornate bird on his mask attests to, Rey's a high-flyer.
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A former World Champion, Rey has the midas touch.3 d2 h- u+ ~8 o1 h. I
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% B( z7 L9 n# A3 a KUnderneath the colorful masks is a fighting champion.
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, W$ X$ h! F% p4 dOrange can symbolize energy and vitality, two qualities Rey has.$ @5 n, t* A: M5 G0 f2 t
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This Louis Vuitton mask shows Rey's commitment to style
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