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The many faces of Rey Mysterio: photos$ H% h3 v( ?: B
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) t) Y; {/ ?) D) ^: M& {1 OMysterio began competiting professionally in Mexico as a teenager.
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7 Z, f3 v- O+ c/ n7 {$ s5 M6 e% s2 _Rey honed his high-flying skills while wrestling in Japan, Mexico and Europe.
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The Ultimate Underdog made his U.S. debut in ECW, before moving to WCW.
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+ D& K# W) n3 FThe masked man debuted in WWE in 2002.: c4 O( s- f: Y$ \8 V
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This horned mask is one of Mysterio's many specialty pieces.! L: t* G7 E1 b2 f1 T: h3 t
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; ~# P( s. Q* ~, e+ g4 kThe Master of the 619 is an eight-time Cruiserweight Champion.! I/ m) K% L2 }: B3 P
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Rey's masks often mix dark accents with bright neon tones.
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Real men wear pink.
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Rey wears colored contact lenses to complement his masks.) b5 H' j' C) W! Z+ |
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2 b! [- g3 O2 jIn 2006, Mysterio accomplished his dream of becoming World Champion.' g& s& ^1 P4 a5 N; w) M( r( e
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Rey won the Intercontinental Title at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.% E0 i) w! w6 U/ k2 m$ p0 B
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Mysterio uses different fabrics for his masks, like this snakeskin design.
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: R6 j8 `* p9 j3 Y5 h' C' qThis Spider-Man-style mask is one of Rey's comic book-inspired hoods.
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( p8 y! R' e: a HThe Ultimate Underdog was the winner of the 2006 Royal Rumble.5 |; y, a% S- N% b( e4 Y/ F' W
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Rey once held the WWE Tag Team Championship with Eddie Guerrero.7 W* @! u1 O- _4 J6 s Y+ q2 T
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* v+ @) W: n& V2 P( j" fThe Master of the 619 has held numerous championships.+ I2 v% v' ?( _7 `
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0 l, [' C% X+ r' w6 D3 A/ M2 [0 gThe English translation of Rey's name, "Mystery King," suits this regal look.( \" Z4 a0 c; Z6 `* A
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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.' F. r* N! [% r1 l) O. m; H
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During his entrance, he picks a special young fan to share some words with.2 D2 y4 e1 e# {* e5 G" R
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As Rey's career has evolved, so have his masks.
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) `$ S) e1 R( n) B) s" W8 jRey never shys away from showing his lucha libre heritage." ^9 q- ^1 l$ _
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' K: V5 L( j5 [1 }0 |: Z! x. QHis bright colors and high-flying moves makes him one not to miss.5 f& e$ ?; z/ e7 Q9 j1 g
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Another design inspired by Rey's Mexican heritage.5 |2 G, y% @. {/ Q3 ]: ~2 @6 n2 X
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6 d& B0 R2 C$ PRey Mysterio is not afraid to wear his faith and family on his sleeve.
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# L7 p3 U7 r+ ^& nWhite strengthens the power of other colors, and offers protection.- w& _. i$ @ J& N* y L7 ]
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With this mask, Rey adds a patriotic touch.& [1 }0 u) G' {+ h9 ?( s" s* U
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1 E: S7 W- q9 R, _As the ornate bird on his mask attests to, Rey's a high-flyer.6 s6 v! O* D$ Z1 ]* Q5 K
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; h |. F; \1 _2 { v" ]- OA former World Champion, Rey has the midas touch.7 V" l: `0 J* L8 @; ], a
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, N) @7 P1 l# JUnderneath the colorful masks is a fighting champion.
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Orange can symbolize energy and vitality, two qualities Rey has.) k5 r, b7 a8 ~* a
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This Louis Vuitton mask shows Rey's commitment to style/ ? x) w( j9 d" X2 T
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