Mistico

[10.0] "One of the best around at the moment. An icon of lucha libre, criminally misused in WWE, but has been performing consistently at a high level for 20 years"

"gran luchador, he visto en este ultimo tiempo sus luchas antiguas, en el primer paso que tuvo por el CMLL y la verdad es que se notaba lo especial que era, sin dudas de esos luchadores que en muy pocas ocasiones aparecen, luchadores que marcan la diferencia"

[10.0] "in this era of WWE attempted colonialism of lucha libre culture and appropriation of all forms of wrestling, CMLL is the bright spot we need to counter it and Mistico is at its helm once again. He's one of the most cool, compelling and unique performers of our time, who was able to lead CMLL and lucha libre as a whole into two separate boom periods of never before seen proportions. Every match of his is worth watching, and that's just the best thing you can ask for in a luchador."

[8.0] "He had a not so good run in WWE as Sin Cara but since renaming to Mistico he has had such a great run with some memorable moments and matches and he is one of the best lucha wrestlers from Mexico and I am glad that he is able to showcase his ability in companies like AEW and NJPW and I hope that continues to appear for AEW and have some memorable dream matches with likes of Will Ospreay and Kevin Knight and Darby Allin just to name a few [8.0/10]"

[8.0] "Mistico is an interesting case & goes to show that not all wrestlers can translate well to a new style & setting. His WWE run as Sin Cara was a train wreck. Often WWE is to blame when a great foreign talent fails, but that cannot be said in this case, as Sin Cara looked bad all on his own. But once he returned to Mexico, he found himself again & rediscovered the success that he knew before his time spent in the US. His I feel like his La Mistica finisher is a touch overrated, but it's still fun to watch."

[10.0] "One of the greatest of his generation, the fact he had was able to reach superstardom twice is amazing. He's been on a great run for like 4 years straight now, its awesome to see him getting the recognition for how hard he's been working. Mistico works more matches than any top star in the world. In 2025 he worked 246 matches as the #1 guy in his promotion. Sold out show after sold out show all over the country, not just in Mexico City and not just in Arena Mexico! Mistico got another opportunity to shine in the US, this time with AEW, and I'm happy to see he is succeeding."

[7.0] "Listen, I get that he's a legendary luchador, but... I just don't see it. Talented, sure, but the way some of his moves land just doesn't feel natural to me, and that's coming from someone who used to watch AAA a lot, so I'm at least somewhat familiar with the Mexican style. That being said, he does deliver some awesome performances, and he is undoubtedly synonymous with lucha libre. I won't deny his influence, I will however question the hype. Good wrestler nonetheless."

[10.0] "absolute legend, my favourite luchador of all time and the savior of modern lucha libre, there's not a lot of wrestlers that move me like that man do. i'm really thankful he's still performing and keeps on shocking everyone with his talent and how good he is, thank god for Mistico"

[10.0] "When you look at the sheer workrate, drawing power, and night-to-night match quality you have to give this guy a 10. I don't think there's any other wrestler on the planet at the moment who has the work ethic and ability to pull crowds like Mistico can. Well deserving of his WON Wrestler of the Year award in 2025."

[10.0] "Don't get it twisted, Sin Cara was a big deal prior to signing with the WWE, widely recognised as one of, if not the best luchador on the planet. And since leaving the WWE, he's been arguably even better, with 2025 being an amazing year for Mistico. All of this makes his failures in the WWE, where he seemingly was botching something new every week all the more baffling. The weird lighting they used and the fact that he refused to learn English did not help, but surely there is more to it than that. Undoubtedly a legend of the business, and it's even more impressive that he managed to rebuild his reputation after such a calamitous time on wrestling's biggest stage."

[10.0] "For all intents and purposes, Mistico is a legitimate superhero. The man even has a comic written about him. But more importantly, Mistico is one of the best wrestlers in not just Mexico, but the world. He can get a massive pop at any stadium on planet earth, and even if you don't speak Spanish, you'll still always try to sing along to his theme. Viva La Mistico."

[10.0] "I was young when Mistico was in WWE so I have some pretty fond memories of him from that time, and his current run in CMLL is has been some of the best wrestling of the past few years. His early years had some excellent matches.as well. If you haven't seen his work in CMLL before or after WWE then you're missing out on some of the best work you'll ever see."

[9.0] "The fact that millions will only ever know him as Sin Cara is frankly a disgrace to the absolute legend that encompasses Mistico's career. Years before he made it to WWE, he was far and away the brightest young star of lucha in the 2000s and had one of the most beautiful themes in all of wrestling written specifically for him. It was unfortunate but understandable that he made little effort to adapt to a wrestling style so foreign to him, and what should have been a logical continuation of his career and elevation in the mould of Bryan Danielson around the same time turned into more of a KENTA-esque run, with injuries rife and mid-card status sticking to him like humidity on a summer day. Returning to CMLL, he has underwent a stunning revitalization in the 2020s and his appearances with AEW have cemented his icon status in lucha even further into the American audience he once failed to break into only 10 years earlier."

[10.0] "Mistico has had flaws throughout his career but him being the face of two separate boom periods of CMLL makes him undeniable. His work since the pandemic has solidified his place as one of the greatest luchadores of all time if there was doubt before."

[10.0] "Greatest Lucha Of All Time He can Make 5 star matches with anybody. He is The Goat? I Believe in Him. But I don't Like His Theme Song. When He Was Caristico or Sin Cara or... He has the best performance"

[9.0] "As someone who isn't that connected into the world of Lucha Libre this guy is literally one of the best wrestlers I've ever had the pleasure of watching. His run in WWE failed for obvious reasons, and not for a lack of them trying. His current run with CMLL is other worldly and his match with MJF at the 92 Aniversario was a legendary babyface performance."

[10.0] "I think a real rotten run in WWE and a time in AAA trying to find himself again have really hurt a dude who was on an amazingly hot run Pre-WWE and post AAA. Just absolutely one of the biggest names in Mexico and hottest acts who backs it up in the ring when the time comes. Big singles matches he feels like a god and even the trios matches he makes them seem like big deals most the time. My hot take I guess is that Mistico is severely underrated because of one a bad run on a big stage."

[9.0] "One of the great stars of his generation, Mistico is now on his second big run as a major drawing card for CMLL. On top of that, he's still able to deliver his match at a high level to satisfy those who packed the house to see him. Mistico has had many great matches but what's most impressive is how he engages with the audience in any given match. He wrestles often and his role is usually to make sure the paying customer got their money's worth. He does that as well as anyone ever."

[10.0] "the fact that mistico doesn't even have an average of 8 is baffling to me. is it just because of his time as sin cara? he's incredible in the ring, an absolute legend, and over wherever he goes. this man is a top contender for who to show to someone looking to get into lucha libre. absolute goat"

"Absolutely fascinating to watch, not difficult at all to understand his legacy and the love people have for him. Beautiful, captivating, and I can only hope to get to see him perform live in the flesh one day."

[10.0] "Ngl it's quite embarassing that I have to write a comment for this rating. Mistico getting the maximum rating is a no brainer, he's been the #1 guy in Mexico for most of the last 20 years and he's still killing it now being the top guy in the recent CMLL boom, wrestling like 200 matches a year and headlining full packed arena mexico show on a weekly basis"

[10.0] "Mistico is the ace of CMLL and has been a ambassador for Lucha Libre as a art form currently during Lucha's massive rise in popularity in America, In the Mid to Late 2000s he was one of the best wrestlers in the world before going to WWE where it didn't work out for him , A middling run in AAA followed before he came home to CMLL where he picked up where he left off and is simply the best wrestler in the world all things considered."

[10.0] "Mistico has proven that he has exactly what it takes to be a star in professional wrestling, just not in his failed run with WWE as Sin Cara. Before and after his time there, he's proven to be one of the best and most reliable luchadors possible, and at 42 shows very little signs of showing down, as he continues to put in some of the best work of his already legendary career."

[10.0] "Mistico is one of the most captivating wrestlers of this generation. He completely reinvented himself with his recent Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre run and his recent 2024/2025 run has been awe inducing."

"The modern best in lucha libre. He did struggle to adapt in WWE but that shouldn't look down on his legend status at all."

[10.0] "No bias at all -- Mistico is simply the best luchador and high-flyer I've ever seen. He's incredibly versatile and can adapt to any style with ease. He's a hard worker, very valuable to any promotion, and one of the safest wrestlers to work with. His moves are always crisp and clean, and no one executes classic acrobatic maneuvers quite like him. Even at this stage of his career, he still shines like a diamond."

[10.0] "I fluctuated a lot with this rating, but mistico is now one of my favorite luchadors on the planet. I always loved the original sin cara as a 9 year old, and now being grown up watching mistico in aew has been a pleasant surprise. Hes not the flashiest luchador in the ring, but he is the face of modern day lucha libre, and seeing that entrance in arena mexico for aew made me feel something. Gotta give my respect to the lucha legend."

[8.0] "Mistico at his peak was pure magic. Before his WWE run as Sin Cara, he was a phenomenon in CMLL--arguably the biggest lucha libre star of the 2000s. His smooth aerial style, crisp transitions, and jaw-dropping athleticism made him a fan favorite and a major draw in Mexico. While his WWE stint had its struggles (injuries, adaptation issues, language barrier), that shouldn't overshadow the legacy he built in Mexico and the inspiration he gave to younger luchadores. His influence on modern lucha libre is undeniable, and even today, he still delivers when given the spotlight."

[8.0] "If lucha libre were a video game, Sin Cara would be that slick, high-flying character everyone wants to pick... until you realize you need lightning reflexes just to land a move without launching yourself into the third row. Let's get this straight: Sin Cara looks like a superhero your 9-year-old cousin swears could beat Superman. The mask? Iconic. The entrance? Pure gold. The flips? Chef's kiss. Watching him glide through the air is like seeing Cirque du Soleil after three energy drinks and a triple moonsault."

[10.0] "Místico was the guy that CMLL needed at the time: a guy that would have everyone behind his back at every match because he totally won their hearts. He wasn't always a 10/10 as an in-ring talent, but he never needed to be, because it was the people who turned him into the legend that he is nowadays. He's the representant of a whole generation and one of the most influential wrestlers of all time in Mexico; it's very likely that your favorite young Luchador, who's standing out in the wrestling scene these days, was a fan of Mistico at some point of his life."

[10.0] "Im afraid that Mistico wont get his flowers from the greater wrestling world until long after hes gone or retired. Its a damn shame that alot of people only know of him as Sin Cara and think hes a bad wrestler because the wwe guys simply couldnt work his style. Mistico is one of the best and most popular luchadors of all time. An arena mexico icon of the 2000s. I hope that one day he will be recognized by everyone for his greatness."

[10.0] "Mistico is one the most influential luchador of our time, right now as we speak. He's had an unfortunate run in WWE and AAA which has kind of ruined people's perception for him, but if you watch all of his CMLL work, you will understand that this man was and still is at the top of the world today and has already solidified himself as a legend of this sport. He has one of my favorite matches going up against Dr Wagner Jr. and Ultimo Guerrero. Mistico is el rey de plata y oro."

[9.0] "The best luchador I've ever seen and always puts on banger matches in CMLL. his WWE run was hot garbage but other than that he is an amazing talent. He is one of the biggest draws in Mexico and has amazing athleticism that is rivaled by little to no one. Super fun talent overall with years of experience and fun matches."

[10.0] "Mistico is *the* luchador of the modern age. Dazzling athleticism, technical ability and crowd connection almost unmatched in the entire sport. An Arena Mexico main event can be made or broken by his inclusion or exclusion in the match. Mistico is also a treat to see in other promotions (WWE run aside)."

[7.0] "Very talented with some great light-weight style wrestling but I hate the style of Mexican wrestling (as in AAA and CMLL style), so I really struggle with his matches. But very talented"

"[10.0] Mistico is an amazing performer with a great crowd connection and with a great arsenal I think he cements himself as a top 5 high flyer of all time"

[10.0] "el rey de plata y oro. One of the biggest stars in lucha libre history. One of the best mask designs in lucha libre history. Tons of great matches and awe-inspiring movies. Undeniable aura. LA MISTICA. Can add to that one of the best wrestling entrances of all time at his 20th anniversary show in Arena Mexico. If you only know him from his American excursion please watch his matches against Perro Aguayo Jr. or even 2023s recent match against Templario."

[10.0] "Wherever this man appears he comes off as a major superstar. He can get over every quickly. His moves are a sight to behold and he executes them smoothly. His appearances in AEW have all been a delight and he is the guy in CMLL. I would love to see him mix it up more with the main eventers of AEW."

[10.0] "Unfortunately still known best in the English speaking world for his ill fated WWE run, I love Mistico's CMLL work. Both runs. It's a joy to see him back on top. The guy has an aura that is unmatched by almost any other masked wrestler. You know it's a big deal when he makes his way out in Arena Mexico."

[6.0] "I have no real idea why but he is a guy that has just never ever landed for me. He is clearly a big star in Mexico but I don't think I have ever truly loved any of his work."

[7.0] "I like a lot of what he does but man is La Mistica a crap way to end a good lucha match. Predictable as hell, and one of the worst looking armbars. Every Mistico match is better if he loses or uses a different finisher."

[9.0] "Undeniable all time great. Mistico had a rough time in WWE and a rough few post-WWE years, but once he got his name back in 2021 he's been on fire again and it feels like he's back at his peak. His run from the 00s was incredible and he's hitting those heights again, it's been fantastic to see."

[9.0] "A legend, Caristico is a legend of Mexican wrestling, he has won everything that can be won and starred in all the important events, he had a small fall in WWE, but other than that he is a legend and a complete wrester."

[10.0] "Caristico is a mega draw and one of the best current luchadores in the world, la mistica is breathtaking, he can be put in just about any situation and thrive (except WWE)."

[3.0] "Another massively overrated and seriously underwhelming mega-draw who gets all the glory while the true big talents (Blue Panther, Mr. Niebla, Ultimo Guerrero, Virus etc) had to work twice as hard to cover up for him. Old lucha libre hands are often grumpy and living in the past but they had a point about Caristico: outside of his signature move, La Mistica, he had not much going on for him and now that other wrestlers have been using it for a while it's evident Caristico is not even particularly good at it. Had not Dave Melzer become his number one admirer and publicist I honestly doubt the WWE would have even bothered hiring him considering what a massive fiasco his tenure as Sin Cara was. After being literally laughed out of the promotion Caristico, a very skilled backstage politician, managed to claw and worm his way back to CMLL, but not before Paco Alonso's company had given the Mistico gimmick to a far more skilled wrestler than he is. That poor young man must be having the time of his life having Caristico breathing down his neck to get his old money-making gimmick back."

"If he Adapted to WWE Wrestling style and learned how to speak English botcha cara would be a lucha star in wwe"

[7.0] "Mistico, now Caristico is one of the most popular Luchadors in Mexico. He is a massive draw in Mexico and can back up his popularity pretty well in the ring. Mistico's main problem comes with his attitude. He has a massive ego. This is going to happen regardless though. He is one of the biggest stars in Mexico, of course, he has a big head. Overall Mistico is a solid luchador whos glory days are behind him but can still draw for CMLL."

[8.0] "Incredibly charismatic and athletic performer. Couldn't quite cut it in WWE. Bounced around AAA and various Mexican indies after his release before eventually returning to CMLL. Managed to reclaim a good portion of the magic he lost since his return in 2015. Has had many great matches with a variety of wrestlers and can still set the crowd on fire like no one else."

[8.0] "Luis went from being a superstar and incredible crowd draw in CMLL as Mistico, to being a failed experiment in WWE as Sin Cara. His poor WWE run soured people on the guy, but Luis/Mistico was still a top talent."

[8.0] "Fantastic wrestler, generally shitty person with a (possibly well earned) ego. It's difficult to wish him success, but he will probably go down in history as one of the great luchadores of recent decades"