Rey Mysterio

[9.0] "It's uncanny that Rey is still going, considering the style that he works in & how long he's been doing this. He was my first exposure to luchadores & you couldn't have asked for a better introduction. Was fantastic at working from underneath & did a great job at character work during the mid-2000's stuff. The crowd was always hot for Rey & it was easy to see why. He was able to have a good match with pretty much anybody."

[5.0] "Hard for me to keep interest in him as a character. His character is absolutely cultivated with the aim of getting over with children. That makes it difficult for me to maintain any serious interest in him. He's also very bad at promos. He's a 5 and nearly all the weight of that 5 is being carried by his in ring ability. Albeit, that is sort of overrated, it still is very much the bulk of his value."

[10.0] "Not sure how this legend is only an 8.5 on this platform. Arguably the most influential pro-wrestler of the last 25 years. His high-flying offense is not only innovative, but it also doesn't look excessive, unlike some modern luchadors. A lot of Mysterio's offense is reactive, flashy, but also meaningful, and that's what simple lucha wrestling is all about. He hardly indulged in a million Canadian destroyers for the sake of lucha wrestling. Also, one of the best TV workers of all time, and his longevity ranks with the likes of Blue Panther and Mascaras. Anything less than 10 is a crime."

[10.0] "Rey Mysterio Jr. is a legend all around the world, and there's a reason for it. Here we have a guy who found success in America and in Mexico just for his look (masks, to be more specific) and his in ring style, captivating audiences no matter where he wrestled. Having a successful run that got a lot of notice in AAA, went over on American soil to compete in ECW and WCW, where he got even more eyes on him, having great matches with Juventud Guerrera, Psychosis, Eddie Guerrero, Dean Malenko, Jushin Thunder Liger, to name a few. The less said about him unmasking, the better. Then he goes over to the WWE in 2002, back with the mask on (thankfully) doing his usual luchador thing and even taking part in the "SmackDown Six" where he had great bouts with the likes of Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Edge, Kurt Angle and Chavo Guerrero in many ways, either teaming with and/or competing against them in an incredible time period that made SmackDown the show to watch during that year. Rey Mysterio Jr. even goes on to become World Heavyweight Champion, despite his size. Sure, it's possible he got this title run because of Eddie Guerrero's death, but at least it was a big and memorable moment that I'm sure Eddie would have been proud of, just hate how WWE went about it. While Rey Jr. remained one of the most prominent acts in WWE, the last big thing before his leave of absence in 2014 was becoming Intercontinental Champion in 2009, having great matches and feuds with the likes of Chris Jericho, Dolph Ziggler and John Morrison. After 2014, he had incredible runs outside of WWE, joining Lucha Underground and killing it over there and even doing cool appearances in Japan and Mexico, he eventually comes back to WWE and has had a pretty good comeback run since then, just wish we got some dream matches before he went back to WWE, but I digress. Overall, one of the all time best high flyers, super influential to the business, you won't find anyone in the industry who hates him, his legacy speaks for itself."

[10.0] "One of the best to ever do it, imo. There's not a ton of people that can get a good match out of pretty much anyone, but Rey is one of those people imo."

[7.0] "in sorrry but over all heis on consistent enough to be an all-time if ihe wals say negro or Black terry[ Rip] and utter great match in to 50 and in the cae pf ther other two there 60s then yes i dont remember any Rey match post hos first AAA run and some in wcw and ecw that i would call top level hes never in my personal running fr wrestler of the year never even in top 20 sometimes in side top 100 for a crisier of his era he was never that influencal and or innovative the tiger faint kick is tiger masks move and the rana is aorund 15 years older than rey is[ if not older ] Daniel "Hurrican Ramirez " Garcia innovated that high 6 low seven"

[10.0] "My GOAT , the best high flyer of all time, best luchador, and still at 50 years old stills moves like a 20 year old rey, its incredible that in wwe he is still a babyface loved by everyone after more than 20 years since his debut in wwe, great matches in ECW, WCW and WWE and showed to other wrestlers that even if you're small, you can achieve greatness."

[10.0] "One of the best luchadores ever. This man is truly special. There isn't a single thing he can't do, from the high-flying stuff, to the technical one. And by the way, he's 50 years old, wrestling like a 35-year-old one. Legendary and timeless."

[10.0] "Unreal longevity with a great peak too. One of the very best to ever do it, truly. All time great underdog"

[10.0] "One of the greatest of his generation and for my money the greatest high flyer in the history of this business. The man's longevity and drawing ability have made him a staple within the industry for 4 decades. A prodigy that comes along every so often Mysterio revolutionized what a luchador and high flyer was supposed to be mixing brilliant athletics with psychology and storytelling. One of the greatest baby faces of all time and one of the greatest wrestlers of all time."

[10.0] "How have I not rated this guy yet? Pretty much THE standard of lucha libre (int he modern day at least) and a reason as to why my childhood was awesome and why I love wrestling. Forever one the greatest to ever do it, and one of, if not the, greatest lucha libre of all time."

[10.0] "Perhaps the most well-known and popular luchador of the modern era, Rey Mysterio is undoubtedly the G.O.A.T of the smaller guys and also the G.O.A.T of the Luchadores (with respect to El Santo and guys who came before him) but Rey Mysterio is probably this generations El Santo."

[9.0] "Rey Mysterio is what happens when a luchador collides with a pinball machine and somehow becomes a superhero. Standing at 5'6" and weighing roughly one steel chair, he's the ultimate proof that size does not matter--especially when you're bouncing off ropes, flipping over giants, and dropkicking logic into the 619 area code. Let's be real: Rey Mysterio has been defying physics, time, and Father Time himself since the 90s. This man has had more comebacks than Windows updates. Just when you think he's slowed down, BAM--springboard crossbody outta nowhere, and you're questioning your own cardio for getting tired just watching him."

[9.0] "Almost always loved Rey Mysterio! He was ahead of his time and is probably the most recognizable luchador worldwide. He was extremely innovative and when he was at a healthy size he was incredible. He had a couple of bad years in WWE when he got to large for his frame, but now that he is at a comfortable size he has barely lost many steps. He was always one of my favorites and seems like a lovely person as well!"

[8.0] "Rey Mysterio is the definition of timeless. From ECW and WCW to WWE and beyond, he's innovated at every level without ever losing his identity. Despite being undersized, he became a world champion and a locker room leader through sheer talent and heart. Rey never needed ego-driven storylines or to hog the spotlight -- he quietly delivered classics for decades and still makes his opponents look better. He's aged with grace, dignity, and speed most guys 20 years younger can't touch."

[9.0] "Easily the greatest masked wrestler that WWE has ever seen. He is devoted to being a wrestler for as long as his body can keep up and he has shown little sign of slowing down. His torn groin the day before his WrestleMania match against El Grande Americano is unfortunate but not his fault in any way. He can tell compelling stories, is a loveable underdog, and has brought his son Dom into the company giving us the most hated heel of the modern era."

"[10.0] The real GOAT of professional wrestling -- there is no one who has been such a trailblazer and innovator putting on all-time and classic matches for as long as he has: three-and-a-half decades. Psychosis, Tajiri, Matt Hardy, Eddie Guerrero, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Andrade, Edge--shit, even his random tag team with Big Show in 2014 was over and exceeded expectations: the catalogue is endless and I have really only seen his American work. I just wish he was taken seriously as a talent but we all know how racist, callous, disrespectful the WWE has been and still is. His influence is quintessential in the likes of the names people put onto Mount Rushmores. He is wrestling. Legend in every sense of the word. Time has done Rey Rey well. There is no way he shouldn't be in the high end of the Top 100 on this website."

[8.0] "One of the greatest high flyers of all time, he was always a fan favorite for children although some sports in his career were a little messy at some points"

[10.0] "One of the most influential wrestlers of all time, with a career spanning more than 32 (uninterrupted! ) years, even though he started wrestling earlier than that. I know it's just a big number on the page, but the average being less than 9 still feels disrespectful."

[10.0] "My GOAT. The dude that got me into wrestling. Got that "Biggest Little Man" DVD and completely fell in love with the style. Obviously he's slowed down as time has gone on but the fact that he's hit 50 and is still putting up solid work pretty regularly is impressive. Shame that WWE never really got him quite right as a world champ, but oh well. Gonna miss him when he retires. 10/10"

[10.0] "If it was anyone else, it wouldn't have worked. The most famous luchador of all time. Anytime i've watched wrestling with a non-wrestling fan and a luchador popped up on the screen, the same question was asked. I don't even have to say it for you to know what i'm talking about. Been at the top for 30 years, and can outwork 75% of the roster today at the age of 50"

"One of the greatest to ever do it. Rey has been putting on classics since day 1 and it's awesome to see that he's still preforming to this day."

[10.0] "Hall of Fame match catalogue, jaw-dropping moveset, and he has legend status. He's proof that age truly doesn't matter when it comes to professional wrestling, and you can still be good. He was a Babyface for nearly his entire career and the fans never turned on him. He's literally so synonymous with masks, that every time a non-wrestling fan sees a luchador, they automatically assume it's him."

"One of the greatest luchador's of all time! wrestles like a man half his age with plenty years left in the tank."

[10.0] "What a legend, the most influential and best luchador oat, a phenom who turned his size into his best strength, an amazing wrestler, his ring skills are so good that even at the age of 50 he can still hoop"

[9.0] "For me, Rey is the best luchador of all time! For a person of his height, it's impressive how he could transform a "weakness" into a "strength". With his great agility, he could made some moves that was never seen before and make the match more fun to watch. Unfortunately, the only reason why I don't put a 10, it's because of his mic skills. It's not horrible, but it's not good too. And I think, that's the reason why he never had a very good storyline in his career. Nevertheless, Rey Mysterio is the guy that makes me love pro wrestling since I was kid, and for that, thank you Rey!"

[9.0] "Rey Mysterio walked so that modern wrestlers of the same style could run. An amazing career, where he clearly honed his craft as years went by. More than 30 years later, he is still performing at an amazing level, as if his gas tank was still full."

"A truly great luchador at WWE for so many years. Definitely a fan favorite and a natural babyface. Personally, he is the hero of my childhood, small yet agile, powerful and inspiring. Find it amazing the fact hes still performing well nowadays at almost 50 years old !"

"Rey is a legend in the business. Deserving WWE Hall Of Famer, and he's held every title available. In the twilight of his career he has become a guy who can be relied on to make sure the next guy can get over. He's a deadbeat father but that even helped get his own son over."

[9.0] "Rey Mysterio is the most well known luchador and the one that many claims popularized the high flying style. He is one of the best Wrestlers on the planet today. His works have been really great. Despite how over he is with the WWE Universe, he has never had a decent World Title Reign, only being used as a transitional Champion which is disappointed but the guy is a Lucha legend and one of the best WWE workers, consistently putting on good matches."

[9.0] "Rey Mysterio is unarguably the most mainstream luchador of all time. His success in WWE stems from his high-flying yet safe moveset combined with an iconic look. He's never been able to break out of the simplistic character he has built up but he's also never really needed to."

[9.0] "The greatest luchador in the history of the USA for his ability to meld the WWE style with the luchador style. Created a believability for small wrestlers that truly cannot be understated. Incredible at what he did. Maybe not the best promo of all time, but Rey misterio is a wrestling LEGEND"

[10.0] "Made this account just because I was shocked how low of a rating Rey Mysterio could get. He's a legend! One of the best in-ring workers for the past thirty years. You can't find me a match where he dropped the ball against any opponent. He may not be a great promo but has a lot of small physical gestures that convey emotion really well, which makes up for it. The wildest thing is that he's barely slowing down, Rey can still put together top tier work even in his twilight years."

[10.0] "Rey Mysterio is someone who even non wrestling fans will instantly recognise. He's the most famous and influential luchador of all time and has managed to stay popular and relevant for decades. Phenomenal in ring and the ultimate babyface."

[10.0] "Rey Mysterio is THE Lucha legend in modern wrestling. His matches in WCW helped show the style to a audience deprived of good wrestling due to the NWO and other 80's stiff, cardboard style. His WWE career made him among the top 3 most popular wrestlers for kids, winning many belts, and the world title twice. After 2014, he had incredible runs in the indies, joining Lucha Underground and AAA, while rehabbing his knees, eventually wrestling for ALL IN 1, the precursor to AEW. He then returned to WWE in 2018, where he held onto the US title, and won the belts with his son Dom, before transitioning into a long standing feud with Dom. Without a single doubt, without Rey, you dont have Modern style wrestling. He showed that you could be smaller and still be a draw, wrestle great, and make the business money. 10/10."

[10.0] "Absolutely love his work and most of all I acknowledge that he has done lots for the wrestling industry in terms of revolutionising it. Wonderful wrestler in general."

[10.0] "Rey is nothing short of a legend in the business, hes one of the best high flyers ever and has had some of the best rivalries over the years, even one with his own son! An amazing underdog you cant help but cheer for."

[6.0] "It's a bit hard to rate Rey. He's the only masked luchador becoming famous in USA and an undeniable legend of the business. But, in spite of his skills, he's a wrestler only for children. In his entire WWE career he's never evolved his character and stayed a random babyface, with a spectacular but incredibily cumbersome finisher, and frequently beating much larger wrestlers like Big Show and Kane by jumping on them. A bit ridicolous."

[10.0] "One of the greatests of all time, he had a great match in 1994 and then in 2018 on a random show of smackdown, he is one of the greatest TV workers of all time who has also wrestled some of the best WWE matches of the decades from a in ring perspective, his character is pretty awesome and stupidly likeable."

[10.0] "My personal GOAT someone who captures the audience like Ive never seen the greatest little man wrestler ever nobody will surpass him. So inspirational to young wrestling fans and the reason I started to watch wrestling. Still even till this day is still one of the best in the world due to how meaty he is in the ring despite not being as fast and athletic as he used to be. To be considered one the greatest of all time you need to do something that transcends wrestling and he did that."

[0.0] "Yawn. He couldn't cut a promo to save his life. His whole gimmick is "Ooo I'm Lucha please root for me! " What kind of gimmick is that? Also his in-ring skills are mid. Sure he can do Candian Destroyers, but it just looks lazy. He's a TV changer. Whenever he shows up, I usually don't pay attention, because I know it's going to be borderline terrible wrestling. I just don't understand how people find him entertaining. Lucha Libre always has the most boring wrestlers. He is super mid and needs, and I mean needs a new gimmick. His LWO faction is also boring. They all follow in his foot steps. It's setting them up for failure. They could be really talented superstars, and showcase their skills, but they can't because they're under the wing of Rey Mysterio. Boring."

[6.0] "I ain't gonna lie I have never rated Rey Mysterio so highly in the ring, on the microphone or even as a character. He's just there. Nothing special. And never was a believable threat to any of his opponents. He has the ability to build up some good feuds though"

[10.0] "Look Rey dropped off but at one point (1996-1998) he was the best in the world and delivered so many damn classics, his prime might be the greatest period of any wrestler ever. And even after his peak, Rey provided entertaining matches. A real legend."

[9.0] "Despite being a deadbeat father, Rey Mysterio Jr. embodies everything amazing about wrestling. He is the ultimate David vs. Goliath example that any wrestling fan can point to when someone argues a wrestler is undersized. Too often, people place GOAT tags on athletes far too quickly, but after decades of wrestling, Rey truly deserves that moniker. Rey is mostly known for his in-ring ability, but it is his character work and ability to carry on storylines that truly separates him from the majority of high flying wrestlers. I'll be ranking Rey on his look, promo, and in-ring ability. I don't think anyone could truly rate Rey Mysterio low in the look department. His mask and ring gear are iconic. Rey has managed to look unique in every era he wrestled in, whether it be 1990s WCW or 2020s WWE. Of course, Rey is much smaller than most wrestlers, particularly main event talent in the US. And yet, his look is so cool, I don't think anyone ever truly cared or claimed he was "exposing the business" when he competed against larger wrestlers. In terms of promo skill, Rey is sneakily talented in this category. Unlike many cruiserweights, Rey has been able to connect with audiences and draw emotions due to the storylines he has been able to carry over the years. Whether it be the infamous mask saga in WCW or his decades-long involvement with Dominik related storylines, Rey is able to make audiences care about who he is and what he does. Lastly, what else can be said about Rey's in-ring ability? He is truly one of one. There are countless spots that could have gone wrong in Rey's career, as his style has always been high risk. If someone in 1998 told you that Rey Mysterio Jr. would still be putting on great matches in 2024, what would you say in response? I'd say he is objectively one of the greatest wrestlers of all time."

[10.0] "Should be recognised as the greatest WWE wrestler ever. Add onto that his work in the lucha scene, ECW, WCW, and that indie run in the mid-2010s. Are we sure he isn't just the greatest wrestler ever?"

[10.0] "Rey Mysterio stands as a paragon of excellence in the world of professional wrestling, particularly within the cruiserweight division. His career, spanning over three decades, is a testament to his unparalleled skill, versatility, and charisma. As a fan, what draws me to Rey Mysterio is not just his in-ring prowess but also his ability to transcend the typical limitations faced by smaller wrestlers in an industry often dominated by larger-than-life figures. Rey's innovative high-flying style and his fearless approach to wrestling have redefined what it means to be a cruiserweight. One of the most remarkable aspects of Rey Mysterio's career is his versatility in the ring. Whether he's squaring off against other high-flyers, grapplers, or even much larger opponents, Rey seamlessly adapts his style to create compelling matches. His ability to incorporate lucha libre techniques with a diverse array of wrestling styles makes him a unique and dynamic performer. Matches against giants like The Big Show or agile competitors like Eddie Guerrero showcase his adaptability and resilience, proving that Rey Mysterio can hold his own against any opponent. Beyond his technical skills, Rey Mysterio's charisma and connection with the audience are undeniable. His vibrant persona, masked mystique, and relentless determination resonate deeply with fans around the world. I became a fan of his as a kid when he debuted in WCW in 1996 against Dean Malenko. Rey Mysterio's influence on the wrestling industry and future generations of wrestlers cannot be overstated. He broke the mold for what cruiserweights could achieve, opening doors for smaller wrestlers to be taken seriously as main event talents. His legacy is seen in the many high-flyers and technically gifted wrestlers who have followed in his footsteps, all of whom cite Rey as a major influence. For a fan like myself, Rey Mysterio embodies the spirit of innovation, determination, and passion that makes professional wrestling so captivating. His career is a living testament to the idea that greatness isn't defined by size, but by heart and skill. He's one of those guys that you would easily wanna show to a new fan of the industry because of how good he is in so many aspects."

[9.0] "One of the greatest cruiserweight luchadors to ever set foot in wrestling. Wrestled almost like a video game but did it in a way that made sense that was fast paced and exciting. He was a dynamic and versatile performer, who despite his size could work with anyone. From giants like Kane or Big Show to guys like Randy Orton, Kurt Angle, Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit, Mysterio was an incredible talent and a legend in the business."

[10.0] "Rey Mysterio will go down in history as being the single most over cruiserweight in WWE history, and one of the most likable natural babyfaces. Not only was he incredibly good in the ring, delivering great matches with just about anyone but he also had mic skills far beyond what you'd typically expect out of a cruiserweight wrestler, especially during the earlier days of WWE where the thought of a luchadore getting a main event push was unheard of. Rey helped remove the glass ceiling that held back high flyers and he deserves tremendous credit for it."

[7.0] "Rey Mysterio is a legend, we all agree on this fact. He is capable of immense feats at his age and is very fast, very agile, very aerial. However, in recent years, his matches have become more and more similar. His limited talents on the microphone and his character which evolves very little tire me a little. Rey Mysterio no longer brings so much surprise. He's a stalwart of sports entertainment, but maybe it's time to retire by giving him one last intense and well-constructed run."

[9.0] "Greatest high-flyer and could put on an incredible match with dudes twice his size with no sweat. I think Rey is one of the few wrestlers that became a star totally off of fantastic and innovative in-ring work. I honestly can't remember a single promo from him before his somewhat cringey rivalry with his son but he was always a huge deal when he came to the WWE and also was one of the dudes that carried WCW on his back with spectacular performances."