Rey Mysterio was recently interviewed by Wrestlezone. During the interview, he discussed his ability to connect with the wrestling audience despite wearing a mask for the majority of his career. Here are the highlights:
On Wanting To Pass His Mask On To His Son:
Most definitely. It cost me a lot of work and sacrifice to gain the respect of my uncle in order for him to pass on the legacy of the ‘Mysterio’ name onto me. I can’t even count how many times as a kid that I would cry, I was bleeding, I was injured, but I still worked through all of that to get back in the ring and do what I’m doing now. It cost a price to be who I am, and to be able to see my son grow up in a different style, but to see him grow outside of a professional ring and during his training stages, I see that it’s in the bloodline. For me to be able to share the ring and to have a match with him at my side, and just seeing his performance—not in the front row, but in the corner, standing next to him, waiting for him to tag me in—it’s something that once he told me he wanted to break into this business, I’ve imagined that moment ever since.
On Being Able To Connect With The Audience While Wearing A Mask:
I’m fully proud of my heritage and what I represent, what I’ve been representing. Ever since I set foot in that ring as a 14 year-old kid, the sport of lucha libre itself and the traditions behind it, I’m a blessed man to be able to travel around the world demonstrating a style that grew in Mexico City. With WWE, it’s given me the platform to perform around the world demonstrating my lucha libre style, but on top of that, part of the culture behind lucha libre. The colorful outfits, the masks, the capes and all of that good stuff.”
It’s actually a very fun part of my job. I shouldn’t say job, but it’s a fun part of what I do. To be able to start letting your mind flow, and think about what outfit is going to be next for WrestleMania. It’s also very fun to hear the response from the fans, with them telling me ‘Rey, you should do this outfit for WrestleMania’. Just to get the feedback from the fans is awesome. The way that they interact with my in-ring attire is incredible. I don’t think they do that with any of the other Superstars, but for some reason with Rey Mysterio it can happen. They are up to giving me their suggestions.
You can listen to the interview HERE.
Credit: Wrestlezone.
