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The many faces of Rey Mysterio: photos
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Mysterio began competiting professionally in Mexico as a teenager.! j* K- l! Q4 o% ? ?, H, \' Z1 y
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Rey honed his high-flying skills while wrestling in Japan, Mexico and Europe.3 p$ J/ }+ |! C: a
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The Ultimate Underdog made his U.S. debut in ECW, before moving to WCW.# o E' ]7 H+ G, Q
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The masked man debuted in WWE in 2002. W+ O$ z; [& V9 B/ h
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This horned mask is one of Mysterio's many specialty pieces.7 G( K6 e$ k; D+ I5 q) \% q
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The Master of the 619 is an eight-time Cruiserweight Champion.. h7 L$ M$ a$ I2 R6 u6 c
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4 n) j% V- { G8 S; e. qRey's masks often mix dark accents with bright neon tones.
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Real men wear pink.& z# z0 J7 I) X2 d
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& \! G0 y* {( O L8 LRey wears colored contact lenses to complement his masks.
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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.
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Mysterio uses different fabrics for his masks, like this snakeskin design.
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6 Q* ~! I0 c; s% a+ nThis Spider-Man-style mask is one of Rey's comic book-inspired hoods.4 U7 |" ]" Q6 i
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G" F8 v9 c3 N M O8 n9 KThe Ultimate Underdog was the winner of the 2006 Royal Rumble.
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# t1 D2 d8 E# u; Q% j. ^Rey once held the WWE Tag Team Championship with Eddie Guerrero.
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The Master of the 619 has held numerous championships.
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& H; D6 F* |% yThe English translation of Rey's name, "Mystery King," suits this regal look.
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* `% S5 U. g& m; J: g* oThis mask features the colors of the Mexican flag, his proud heritage.2 M: _7 E4 h/ E) `( T& q! u
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619 is a reference to the area code of San Diego, Rey's hometown.
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' b/ [5 a) I. X, N \! O1 u0 R2 iDuring his entrance, he picks a special young fan to share some words with.
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+ I! U7 h: J2 o3 UAs Rey's career has evolved, so have his masks.. S# Z8 w9 E: C+ A& W$ V& j
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5 L; l; v* s' N4 Q7 c" q( LRey never shys away from showing his lucha libre heritage.
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6 ]7 d4 m2 V+ kHis bright colors and high-flying moves makes him one not to miss.: [7 E# `. b+ V, W
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Another design inspired by Rey's Mexican heritage.+ [3 R1 l5 h4 j1 |1 D
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Rey Mysterio is not afraid to wear his faith and family on his sleeve.! g: X% b! q& P
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# A9 k& v, ?9 J, j' f! PWhite strengthens the power of other colors, and offers protection.
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2 `& N- Y, j# ^/ ]) b% g4 Y8 |With this mask, Rey adds a patriotic touch.: |0 Y: i Y( k! K" c6 N. S* I
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As the ornate bird on his mask attests to, Rey's a high-flyer.
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, G. S& d& X1 L4 lA former World Champion, Rey has the midas touch.
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Underneath the colorful masks is a fighting champion.3 o$ w2 R7 A/ _% u3 v
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Orange can symbolize energy and vitality, two qualities Rey has.
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This Louis Vuitton mask shows Rey's commitment to style: R! L/ B. [; t3 m7 p
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