Like Eddie, Rey entered pro wrestling at a young age, but more than anyone else on this list, Rey had to deal with an overwhelming size disadvantage. Rey is billed as standing 56 and weighing 175 lbs., both of which are, in all likelihood, serious exaggerations. While his true weight might not be known, he is believed to stand at around 53. That said, Rey has made a career of being the ultimate underdog, and it isnt hard to see why. People didnt expect Rey to win in many of the challenging situations he was placed in. in fact, a small man like Rey defeating a larger man like Big Show or Kane is one of the more obvious signs to a casual wrestling fan that pro wrestling is incredibly unrealistic. That said, Rey has been an underdog for the majority of his career. He has had to face opponents much bigger than him, and had to rely on cleverness and strategy over physical strength in an industry centered on strength. Yet despite all of those hurdles, Rey, like Eddie, rose to the top of the company and won the World Championship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmalWq894dk While some argue that Rey wouldnt have won the World Heavyweight Championship if Eddie hadnt passed away, what matters in this case is that Rey finally overcame the perpetual underdog moniker, even if it was for one brief moment, his hard work, talent, and sacrifices proved that even someone as small as Rey can do big things.
Alexander Podgorski is a writer for WhatCulture that has been a fan of professional wrestling since he was 8 years old. He loves all kinds of wrestling, from WWE and sports entertainment, to puroresu in Japan.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University in Political Studies and French, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He speaks English, French, Polish, a bit of German, and knows some odd words and phrases in half a dozen other languages.
