31 Years Of WWE SummerSlam Mistakes

11. SummerSlam '07 - The Silver 6-1-9

SummerSlam 07 Mistake
WWE

As the sands of time shift south, so too, inevitably, does our stomach. There are ways to retain dignity in the face of this unavoidable part of life. Wrestling shirtless having painted your body metallic grey probably isn't one of them.

Rey Mysterio was known for his flamboyant outfits, but this was more sterling silver than pure gold. The legendary luchador wouldn't have looked out of place frozen solid in Trafalgar Square, but in the ring he looked somewhat ridiculous. By the end of the match, the supposed silvery effect had given way to that of a painter-decorator clocking off. Not Rey's best sartorial selection.

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