10 Things We Learned From Rey Mysterio On The Ross Report

Find out what Jim Ross told Rey just after WCW went out of business...

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A two-time World Heavyweight Champion and one-time WWE Champ, the iconic Rey Mysterio also held a plethora of other belts in the company, including the Intercontinental, Cruiserweight and Tag-Team Titles. Such success didn't come easy for the 5ft 6 inch Mexican-American, and his career had been through some challenging times after he was unmasked during the last few years of a previously-sparkling WCW run.

Joining Jim Ross for an exclusive interview this week, the popular masked man reminisced with him and recalled something the Hall Of Fame announcer told him during negotiations with WWE in 2001. Mysterio listened to that advice, and he would go on to over-achieve in the traditionally size-obsessed world of WWE.

In addition to his own career, Rey discussed everything from his son's training and being booed at the 2014 Royal Rumble, to a surprise favourite WrestleMania moment and even his excitement about appearing in WCPW...

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