7 Times It Sucked To Be Rey Mysterio
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Rey Mysterio was a fan favourite in WWE from the first moment he stepped through the curtain - something still apparent as he made his surprise entrance in the 2018 Royal Rumble at #27 to a monstrous ovation three years after his noisy departure.
‘The Master of the 619’ was the ultimate underdog in WWE due to his stature, but he made up for it with determination and in-ring proficiency. During most of his tenure, rivals were twice the size of him, if not larger. Since so many giants held onto major titles, it was although he didn’t have a shot of ever claiming the big prize. When he finally reached the top of the mountain, cheering fans shot to their feet, as they watched their hero’s journey through each arduous step.
Even though holding onto a title became as difficult for Rey as achieving the #1 Contender spot, he was always remembered best for his triumphs as a loveable, high-velocity performer. But for all the heart-warming moments of success, Mysterio has seen some disastrous failures even worse than being banished to the midcard with Sin Cara.
7. First World Heavyweight Championship Reign
“Dreams do come true!” Michael Cole shouted as Rey Mysterio picked up his first WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
It was monumental, happening after the passing of Eddie Guerrero, and telling story of a smaller competitor defying the odds in the land of the giants. However, Mysterio’s reign was the furthest thing from what any fan would have dreamt.
Within weeks of his career high, he lost to Mark Henry, The Great Khali, RVD, and Finlay amongst others. He scored a win from time to time, but most of his championship retentions came from technicalities as seen during his encounters with Kurt Angle and Sabu.
Though the champion, WWE made sure to reinforce the fact Mysterio held the “Heavyweight” belt and wasn't exactly a regular proponent of the league. His tale wasn’t of an underdog who overcame the odds to become a legend, it was that he was lucky to have won the title and could barely get by as he continued playing the role of underdog.