Top 66 Rey Mysterio Quotes

I would never intend to hurt anyone I’m in the ring with. It’s entertainment, it’s a performance, it’s a sport.

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

When writing ‘Behind the Mask,’ I opened up on every level. Hopefully, even the more knowledgeable fans, who really know me, will be surprised when they read it.

I always said when Edge and I were tag team partners that we had great chemistry together. Then we ended up parting our own ways and facing each other, and we found that chemistry again as opponents. It doesn’t matter how you put Edge and myself in the ring, we’re going to make sure that we give you what you pay for.

After so many surgeries, I had to modify my game. I know what I can and can’t do in order to keep performing for a long period of time.

I do recall at one point being part of WWE and other guys taking the risk of stepping away, and a lot of guys don’t do it because of the fear that it’s not going to be the same.

WrestleMania is a week of activities and family-oriented fun, and then there is the special night at the end of it where you can see history being made.

My main reason for leaving WWE was to heal up my body – to give it a rest – and to spend time with my wife and my kids.

For the fans to be able to enjoy a lucha libre match between Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio, I think, I don’t want to be flattering myself, but that’s probably some of the best lucha libre matches that I had throughout my career, and we were able to demonstrate it to the fans around the world.

When you, as a fan, go to see a wrestling show, you don’t know what the predetermined outcome is. You take a seat and enjoy the ride – and it’s a hell of a ride.

What I have on my left calf is two skeletons; when you put them together, they form a heart, and it says, ‘Love till Death.’ That represents me and my wife – ’til death do us part.

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.

Mexico has a big roster, and there’s a lot of talent. The United States is limited in what you can do. ‘Lucha Undergound’ is the gateway to any luchador who wants to come and be part of this roster.

You never say never, but I am very, very comfortable in the position I’m in with ‘Lucha Underground.’ I love their schedule, I love their style, I love what they have to offer.

I am excited by the opportunity to join such an extraordinary group of athletes and be a part of the ‘Lucha Underground’ family.

Kids aren’t scared to pat my shoulder when I come down the aisle to the ring.

I think, most definitely, my style has been changing throughout the years, and that’s because of the injuries that I’ve had, the multiple surgeries on my left knee.

I’ve always wanted to do some kind of merchandising/clothing line/action figures because I know the fan base that I have are very loyal and dedicated, and they’ve always loved the action figures and other merchandise.

I feel like, with how medicine is evolving, something will be out there soon that can help you heal from arthritis. That might be what helps my longevity and pushes me to keep performing.

There was one time I wrestled Eddie Guerrero in a ladder match for the custody of my son.

I don’t want to be the kind of wrestler that has to do it because he needs the money.

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

It was just so cool to put on my uncle’s masks and wrestle with him. I knew that’s what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a part of this world.

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

I literally wear a mask. When I take it off, I’m a father. I’m a husband. I like to come home, and I like to spend time with family, and I like to travel, and I like to have a good time. And I like to be a kid every now and giggle and play with my kids.

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

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

My uncle was a second father to me. I spent most of my childhood with him.

For me, the people who doubt me only fuel me to prove them wrong. I want to prove to them that I am better than they think I am and that I deserve to be on top and I deserve to be World Heavyweight Champion.

We never had a trampoline, but I wished I did. We’d sneak into a friend’s pool and use their trampoline to practice backflips.

I always kept the fans happy. They always saw a different Rey, whether it was a mask, a design, a color. I never gave them the same thing twice and always kept them on their feet. They were always excited to see what Rey was going to bring to the table.

My body had given up on me at one point. And as many injuries as I’ve had over the years, I truly believed that my body needed to rest and not be on the grind like it’s been for the last 15 years.

I remember when I first walked into an American locker room, and no one had ever seen a 130-pound wrestler before. Those guys thought I was such a joke.

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.

I’ve got a Kanji symbol on my shoulder; it’s for my son and means ‘strength and power.’ I have my son and daughter’s names, Dominik and Aalyah, written on the inside of the left and right biceps, too.

I learn from each match that I have, especially when it’s a different opponent.

When I was 17, I got a call from Konnan. He told me that he was about to start up a new promotion called AAA. A lot of the popular wrestlers were going to come to work for him, and he wanted me to be one of them.

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.

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

I am always updating and coming up with something fresh, whether it’s a colour, a trend, or a design, as my uncle always taught me to be unique and different.

To the fans, thank you for your patience and concern. They’ve been on point with my career, especially after my injuries.

On my left forearm, I’ve got a gothic cross with a tombstone in the center with the initials ‘E’ and ‘G’ for my friend, the late Eddie Guerrero.

Prince Puma is the crispest dude in that ring.

There’s definitely no hard feelings with WWE. I’m very thankful to them for the opportunity that was given to me.

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.

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.

‘Lucha Underground’ is the evolution of wrestling. It’s high-style, high-flying, fast-paced hybrid style wrestling, and we’re actually paying homage to lucha libre for the first time.

My knee bends only to a 60 degree angle. Normally, like on my right leg, my heel can touch my glute if I just pull my leg back. On my left side, there’s still a big percentage missing. That has made me change my style in the ring.

Even when I was a young kid, I always told my uncle that, when I became a wrestler, I wanted to be Rey Mysterio, Jr. and I wanted to wear the mask. I always pictured myself wearing a mask. I dreamed about it for so long. I wanted to be one of those luchadores who wore the mask, the cape, and the fancy outfits.

I made good money at WWE and traveled the world and interacted with my fans, but I missed a lot of family time. That really hits me.

I actually use Randy Orton as an example to my son because he wants to start training in January. My son is a big kid – he’s 6’1″, 205 – and I insist that he must watch and learn from Randy’s style.

I don’t think there will ever be another company that has what Lucha Underground has. It’s very unique, exciting, and fresh – this is really something new.

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

Dark matches are usually off-camera. Sometimes you don’t even wrestle in front of the crowd, you wrestle in front of the agents – but my first match with WCW was on a pay-per-view.

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.

I always said when I was younger that I want to wrestle until I’m 40 or even in the 50s as long as I can still keep doing the same style of wrestling that I do.

El Santo’s movies were kind of out there, but Mil Mascaras did the more reality-based type sci-fi movies. You could say he was one of the first to open the notion for those that subscribe to the mentality that this is sports-entertainment.