10 Rey Mysterio Dream Matches In WWE And 5 That Already Happened Elsewhere
7. Tyler Bate
Tyler Bate has been one of the breakout stars on NXT’s new UK brand -- even becoming the inaugural champion following his 2017 UK tournament win. Since then, Bate's promise has continued to shine with highly praised bouts in the UK, at TakeOver, and even on 205 Live.
A lot of comparisons can be drawn between the young, diminutive, but impressive star and the early days of Rey Mysterio’s rise in popularity. Like Rey in WCW, Bate is not just a talented in-ring competitor but someone who many fans believe will one day become a huge star. At just twenty-one years old and with a long list of accomplishments to his name, Bate still has a wealth of potential lying ahead of him.
Furthermore, while Mysterio has long been known for his innovative and unprecedented high-flying style, Bate is a more traditional mat-technician with touches of high-risk moves. Those contrasting styles could seemingly lead to great matches -- perhaps even one that could see a passing of the torch from a legend to one of the new generation's biggest potential stars.