", "保険見直し本舗Presents DOMINION 6.9 in OSAKA-JO HALL", "AAA Verano De Escandalo Results: Rey Mysterio Jr and Jeff Jarrett In Main Event, New Megacampeonato, Fenix Returns | Fightful Wrestling", "Final championship match set for Greatest Royal Rumble; more names added to Greatest Royal Rumble Match", "WWE 2K19 Rey Mysterio Pre-order Trailer", "Rey Mysterio Signs Two-Year WWE Contract", "Rey Mysterio def. [40] At Bash at the Beach, they defeated the Rednecks in a four-on-four elimination tag team match when Mysterio pinned Hennig. [224] At Survivor Series, Mysterio lost to Lesnar despite interference from Dominik. [91] In their main event match, Mysterio retained the World Heavyweight Championship, causing JBL to leave SmackDown!, until ECW One Night Stand, when he announced his return as a color commentator. This was due to Eric Bischoff utilizing cruiserweights as alternative, mid-card entertainment as opposed to the more conventional style that led WCW programming. [244], Mysterio is a playable character in numerous video games: WCW vs. nWo: World Tour, WCW/nWo Revenge, WCW Mayhem, WCW Backstage Assault, WCW Nitro, WCW/nWo Thunder, WWE WrestleMania XIX, WWE SmackDown! During the match, Mysterio broke up Batista's pin on Undertaker costing him the match and the title. [148] The feud culminated in a singles match on June 19 at Capitol Punishment, where Punk emerged victorious. While the Wellness Policy allows for prescribed drugs, Gutierrez further contested he had been on a family holiday and subsequently in Europe promoting SummerSlam, giving him only a day to provide the prescription after being notified. [174] He appeared on the April 7 episode of Raw, losing to a returning Bad News Barrett and subsequently decided to take time off to heal a wrist injury. [172] In March, Mysterio took another leave of absence due to a legitimate knee injury, explained in storyline as an attack by Mark Henry.[173]. Flight", contrasting the fighting styles of both wrestlers – Finlay's physicality, versus the high-flying Mysterio. On the January 13, 2006, episode of SmackDown!, Mysterio was involved in a 20-man battle royal for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, but was eliminated by Henry. [14] Mysterio also had a series of matches with ECW-newcomer Juventud Guerrera during the first half of 1996. At the insistence of Vince McMahon, Mysterio agreed to wear his mask again. [78] In the weeks preceding No Way Out, Orton made disparaging remarks about Eddie Guerrero. Mysterio traveled to Puerto Rico for the World Wrestling Council and wrestled Eddie (Primo) Colon over the WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship in early 2002. Batista & Rey Mysterio", "World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker def. [35] The following week, Mysterio and Kidman teamed with each other and defeated Flair's Four Horsemen stablemates Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko to win the WCW World Tag Team Championship,[36] making Mysterio a double champion. [63][64] Mysterio's reign ended when he lost the title to Tajiri on the September 25 episode of SmackDown!. Mysterio has publicly expressed his disappointment over being unmasked: I was strongly against it! Later, John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL) accepted Mysterio's challenge for Layfield's Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania XXV, which Mysterio won in 21 seconds. At Fall Brawl, the Filthy Animals fought the Thrillers to a no contest in an Elimination tag team match. and Raw were both taped, Mysterio gave an emotional speech about Guerrero, and in a show of respect removed his mask (though he put his head down, so no one could see his face). [35] The following week, Mysterio and Kidman teamed with each other and defeated Flair's Four Horsemen stablemates Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko to win the WCW World Tag Team Championship,[36] making Mysterio a double champion. On August 2, WWE announced that Mysterio would be suspended for 30 days, effective September 2, for violating the company's Wellness Policy. After the match, Myzteziz turned rudo and sprayed mist at Mysterio's face and challenged him to a Lucha de Apuestas. [230] He then attempted to win the title back on the January 6, 2020 and January 20 episodes of Raw, but Andrade successfully retained the title. [8], On March 19, 2007, Sports Illustrated posted on its website an article in its continuing series investigating a steroid and HGH ring used by a number of professional athletes in several sports. The trio lost to The Golden Elite team of Kota Ibushi and The Young Bucks (Nick and Matt Jackson).[191]. During the storyline, Guerrero stated that he was Dominik's (kayfabe) biological father. [1] In an interview with Mexican newspaper Record, Mysterio stated that he was suspended for a drug he was using for his knee and arm. At SummerSlam, Mysterio defeated Guerrero in a ladder match for the custody of Dominik. [105], Mysterio then began a feud with Finlay, an opponent chosen by JBL. [171] Mysterio returned on January 27, 2013, at the Royal Rumble, entering the Royal Rumble at number fourteen but was eliminated by Wade Barrett.