10 Rey Mysterio Dream Matches In WWE And 5 That Already Happened Elsewhere

9. Sami Zayn

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Before he turned to the dark side and joined his longtime rival Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn was one of WWE’s most popular stars. Despite being a constant underdog to much larger and more devious opponents, Zayn always had the support of WWE fans. He shared a relationship with the crowd that was akin to that of Rey Mysterio’s. While Rey is never the biggest dog in a fight or even the toughest, he’s often the one most fans want to see win. That same ideology previously applied to Zayn.

Now, however, Sami would be the foe for Mysterio to overcome if they were to meet. And while that match would undoubtedly be one for the history books, there is a way that Zayn could perhaps get the fans back on his side in an attempt to even the playing field.

Before his WWE tenure began, Sami was known as the often goofy but beloved El Generico. Despite the masked superstar's playful nature, he was an incredibly fierce in-ring competitor. Perhaps the tenacious and well-loved Generico could make a one-time return for a match against Rey Mysterio -- a bout many thought would never be possible.

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Douglas Scarpa is a freelance writer, independent filmmaker, art school graduate, and pro wrestling aficionado -- all of which mean he is in financial ruin. He has no backup plan to speak of, yet maintains his abnormally high spirits. If he had only listened to the scorn of his childhood teachers, he wouldn't be in this situation.