Who Is Rey Mysterio? Career, Championships, and Personal Life Explained

Full Name: Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio

Date of Birth: December 11, 1974

Rey Mysterio Age: 51 years

Age Generation: Generation X

Place of Birth: Chula Vista, California, United States

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Mexican-American

Resident Off: San Diego, California

Married Status: Married

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Occupation: Professional wrestler

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

Chinese Zodiac: Tiger

Religion: Christianity

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Nicknames and Ring Names:

• Misterio Jr
• Colibrí

Family

Father Name: Roberto Gutiérrez Sr

Mother Name: Maria del Rosario

Brothers Name:

• Lalo Gutiérrez
• Roberto Gutiérrez Jr
• Luis Gutiérrez

Rey Mysterio Wife: Angie Gutiérrez

Daughter Name: Aalyah Gutiérrez

Son Name: Dominik Gutiérrez

Pets Name: Ellie, a female Aussiedoodle

Physical Traits

Rey Mysterio Height in Feet: 5 feet 6 inches

Height in Centimeters: 168

Weight in Kilograms: 79

Weight in Pounds: 175

Body Type: Athletic and compact

Build: Muscular

Body Measurements: 40 – 34 – 15

Distinctive Features:

• Iconic lucha libre mask and high-flying agility

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Color: Dark brown

Shoe Size: 8

Tattoos:

• 619, on the forearm
• EG, on the left forearm, a tribute to Eddie Guerrero
• MEXICAN on his stomach
• Made Man By God on his wrists
• Dominik and Aalyah were tattooed on the inside of his left and right biceps
• Angie, on his left triceps
• Aztec-themed designs, including a calendar and falcons, on his arm
• Don’t let me fall on the canvas

Ring Attire and Signature Look:

• Colorful custom masks inspired by comic book heroes and cultural themes

Education and Wrestling Training

• He dropped out of high school to pursue a career in wrestling
• He began training at age 8 under his uncle, Rey Misterio Sr., in 1982
• He made his professional debut at age 14 in 1989

Wrestling Career

Wrestling Debut

• Debuted in 1989 in Tijuana, Mexico

Wrestling Promotions Worked

• AAA
• ECW
• WCW
• WWE
• NJPW
• Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
• Lucha Underground

Wrestling Styles

• Lucha libre
• High flying
• Technical wrestling

Signature Moves

• Hurricanrana
• Springboard senton
• West Coast Pop

Finishing Moves

• 619
• Frog Splash
• In-ring experience
• Over 37 years

Championships and Titles Won

• Three-time WWE World Champion
• Three-time WWE United States Champion
• Two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion
• One-time WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion with Dominik Mysterio
• Four-time WWE Tag Team Champion with various partners
• Five-time WCW Cruiserweight Champion
• Three-time WCW Tag Team Champion
• 2006 Royal Rumble Winner
• One-time WWE Championship

Top Wrestling Matches

• Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero, WCW Halloween Havoc 1997, 4.75 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs Juventud Guerrera, ECW Big Ass Extreme Bash 1996, 4.25
• Rey Mysterio vs Dean Malenko, WCW Great American Bash 1996, 4.25 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs Ultimo Dragon, WCW World War 3 1996, 4.25 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs Psicosis, WCW Bash at the Beach 1996, 4.25 stars

• Rey Mysterio vs Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton, WrestleMania 22, 4.25 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs Chris Jericho, WWE The Bash 2009, 4.25 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs CM Punk, WWE Over the Limit 2010, 4 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs Shawn Michaels, Raw 2005, 4 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs Dolph Ziggler, SummerSlam 2009, 4 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs Matt Hardy, SmackDown 2003, 4 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio, WrestleMania 39, 4 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero, WrestleMania 21, 4 stars
• Rey Mysterio in Elimination Chamber, No Way Out 2009, 4 stars
• Rey Mysterio vs. Sabu, ECW One Night Stand 2006, 3.75 stars

Major Awards and Recognitions

• WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2023
• AAA Hall of Fame inductee
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
• NHMC Legend Impact Award in 2025
• PWI Comeback of the Year in 2007
• PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler in 2006

Rey Mysterio Favorite Sports Teams

• San Diego Padres, MLB
• Los Angeles Chargers, NFL
• Real Madrid & Mexico National Soccer Team

Hobbies and Interests

• Car Enthusiast
• Collecting Masks, Action Figures, and Swords
• Spending time with family and children

Business Ventures

• Branded wrestling merchandise through WWE
• Mask designs and collectibles
• Appearances and endorsements tied to WWE
• Endorsements with brands like Call of Duty and Mattel
• Roots of Fight wrestling apparel collaboration

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Make-A-Wish Foundation, granting over 100 wishes
• Fight4Autism fundraiser for autism support
• Advocacy for Hispanic representation in entertainment

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• He owns over 1,000 wrestling masks
• He wrestled in Hollywood bars as a teenager
• He threw the first ceremonial first pitch for the San Diego Padres
• He is the class fellow of Sonny Sandoval and Noah Bernardo Jr., the P.O.D. rock band

Controversies

• Unmasked in WCW against his wishes in 1999
• Involved in the tragic Perro Aguayo Jr. incident in 2015

Rey Mysterio Net worth

• $10 Million Dollars