Rey Mysterio Quotes

Rey Mysterio

Profession : Wrestler

Birth : December 11, 1974

I'm a big family guy. I want to do more with them.

Rey Mysterio

I have to say, the first time I stepped into the ring, it was probably at the age of 4. That's when I was hanging out with my uncle, my mom's brother, Rey Mysterio Sr. It runs in the family; it's stayed in the family.

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We all have split personalities; we all wear masks at some point in our careers.

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My favorite place to read is next to the pond in my backyard.

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When anyone talks about lucha libre and that style of wrestling, the first person they think of is Mil Mascaras. The other man the true wrestling fan will think of is El Santo. These were the names that came to me when I was growing up.

Rey Mysterio

That whole 'Giant Killer' era was actually kind of fun for me. That is what elevated my name in WCW.

Rey Mysterio

Mascaras' physique, in terms of symmetry and size, and his style in the ring really made him stand out. He really did live up to his name 'The Man of 1,000 Masks.' I think he had 1,000 masks and more. You would really never see him wear the same outfit twice... He was always very, very colorful.

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To me, being a role model is awesome. It's a blessing.

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I've never had any prima donna attitude against me. It's always been very respectful.

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When you talk about Mexican culture, it's wrestling and soccer.

Rey Mysterio

When you're in WWE, it's a part of that contract signing, that grind. You're on-call 24-7. That's why you become the star that you are.

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Competition is always good, but I truly believe that 'Lucha Underground' has nothing to do with WWE or their programming. We are completely different, you know. And, in a way, we have more to offer.

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I am the underdog - the 5-foot, 6-inch wrestler. The kids don't say, 'I can beat Rey.' Instead, they say, 'I can be like Rey.'

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Reading has helped motivate me to become a spokesperson for programs like the WrestleMania Reading Challenge. It has motivated me to become more involved in my community and to keep learning new things.

Rey Mysterio

My elementary school teachers were big on pushing kids to read. If you read a certain amount of books, they would provide you with incentives, sort of like what we are doing with the WrestleMania Reading Challenge.

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It's all about the style and what you can bring to the table - how exciting you can be.

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Instead of being like the other kids going to soccer or football practice, I was wrestling every day.

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I am always on the lookout for new gear. If I walk into a Louis Vuitton store, and they have a belt that I don't have, I want it straightaway.

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No matter how much cardio you do - running or biking or whatever - it's never the same as being in the ring.

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I'm enjoying life at my fullest. Sometimes you realize that money isn't everything.

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