Rey Mysterio is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, performing on the SmackDown brand

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He is known for his Lucha Libre heritage and wearing a mask in the ring, a tradition in the sport of Lucha libre

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He is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds

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He made his wrestling debut at the age of 14

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He has gone by several ring names, including "The Green Lizard" and "Colibrí," before settling on "Rey Mysterio Jr."

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In 1995, he signed with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and later joined WWE

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He has been married to Angie Gutierrez for 26 years and has two children,

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a son named Dominik Mysterio who is also a professional wrestler, and a daughter named Aalyah Mysterio

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His net worth is estimated to be around $10 million

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His basic salary is $174,000 and also earns from PPV appearances and merchandise royalties

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In the past, he has wrestled without a mask, he was forced to unmask after losing a match to Kevin Nash and Scott Hall

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