Okay, so I’ve been a huge wrestling fan for years, and one name that always stood out to me was Rey Mysterio. I mean, the guy’s a legend, right? So, a while back, I started digging into why he left WWE. It was a bit of a rabbit hole, but I think I figured it out.
Getting Started
First, I jumped online and started reading articles, interviews, and fan forums. You know, the usual places where you find all the gossip and speculation. I found some basic stuff about his contract ending and him being injured a lot. Nothing too shocking there, but I felt like there was more to the story.
Diving Deeper
Then, I stumbled upon some interviews where Rey talked about his time in WCW. Turns out, he wasn’t too happy about losing his mask there. He said they didn’t really understand how much it meant to him. That got me thinking – maybe there was some bad blood with the whole mask thing, even after he joined WWE.
- Remembered: Rey lost his World Heavyweight Championship to King Booker because Chavo Guerrero interfered and turned on him.
- Considered: That must have been a tough blow, especially since Chavo was family.
Family Ties
Speaking of family, I learned that Rey’s uncle, Rey Misterio Sr., was a big deal in Mexican wrestling. He passed away, and I bet that hit Rey hard. Family’s important, you know? And then there’s Rey’s son, Dominik, who’s now in WWE. It’s like a whole wrestling dynasty.
The Real Reason?
But here’s the kicker: I found an interview where Rey said he left WWE in 2015 mainly because he was tired and wanted to spend more time with his family. After all those years of crazy matches and travel, who could blame him? It makes sense, right? He’d given so much to the business, and it was time to focus on what really mattered.
Putting It All Together
So, when I put it all together, it seems like Rey’s departure wasn’t just about contracts or injuries. It was a mix of things: the mask issue, the loss to King Booker, his family, and just plain old burnout. He’s a human being, not just a high-flying superhero.
What Now?
I also saw that he’s been doing well in other places like Lucha Underground, and everyone seems to think he might come back to WWE for one last run. That would be cool to see. Anyway, that’s my take on the whole Rey Mysterio leaving WWE thing. It wasn’t some big scandal, just a guy making choices that were right for him and his family.
I hope you enjoyed this little trip down memory lane with me. This was kind of fun. I might do another deep dive into some other wrestling mysteries soon. Stay tuned!
