Rey Mysterio

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1. When was Rey Mysterio born?December 11, 1974
2. Where was Rey Mysterio born?Chula Vista, California, USA
3. What is Rey Mysterio known for?Revolutionizing professional wrestling with his high-flying 'lucha libre' style and iconic mask
4. What was Rey Mysterio's job?1989 at the age of 14
5. Why did Rey Mysterio lose his mask in a match?He lost his mask in a special high‑stakes match called a Lucha de Apuestas against Kevin Nash, which is a rare event in wrestling.
6. How did Rey Mysterio start his wrestling career?He began wrestling at the age of 14, trained by his uncle, and learned the vibrant and acrobatic style of Mexican professional wrestling.

Lucha Libre: A theatrical and acrobatic style of professional wrestling originating in Mexico, characterized by masked wrestlers and high-flying maneuvers.
Cruiserweight Division: A weight class in professional wrestling for athletes typically weighing between 185 and 205 pounds (84 and 93 kg), emphasizing speed and agility.
Lucha de Apuestas: A high-stakes match in Mexican wrestling where the loser must forfeit their mask ('máscara') or their hair ('cabellera').
Royal Rumble Match: A signature elimination-style match in WWE featuring 30 participants, where the last wrestler remaining is declared the winner.