10 Legendary Wrestlers Who Couldn't Cut A Promo
3. Rey Mysterio
See the Jeff Hardy entry for a remarkably similar situation. The Brock Lesnar feud proved that Rey Mysterio can craft something memorable when it comes from the heart, though his career is littered with shoddy, one-note interviews greatly outdone by the rest of his work.
If Rey were a better talker, he'd be one of the most well-rounded professional wrestlers of all time. The guy has everything else. Ultimately, he'll go down amongst the most influential performers the sport has ever seen and the greatest babyface ever, having popularised they lucha style in the United States and been able to stay relevant for 30 long years, breaking ground for smaller, more athletic wrestlers decade after decade. Even today, in 2020, he's still a force, still killing it between the ropes, and still popular as hell.
That Mysterio is so naturally likeable and easy to invest in compensates for the lack of memorable promos. He has never really needed them, though a stronger microphone acumen may have resulted in a career even more legendary than the one he has enjoyed.