Rey Mysterio set to mattress a longstanding rumor.
For years, rumors have swirled that Rey Mysterio had a task as a stuntman within the 2003 horror movie Freddy vs. Jason. In actual fact, many believed that Mysterio was the double for Robert Englund, who reprised his position of Freddy Kreuger for the film.
Nevertheless, talking in a current interview with Chris Van Vliet, Mysterio denied that he had a task within the movie, although he theorized that his uncle may have performed the half.
“Why does all people conserving asking me that? My sister-in-law simply requested me final week. In fact [it is false]. Until it was my uncle, Rey Mysterio did one thing as a stunt double on that film. That’s the one means I may put it. I’ve by no means requested him. I’m certain he might need finished it, however there’s an enormous distinction between Rey Mysterio Sr and me. He’s twice my measurement. It was my uncle!”
Elsewhere within the interview, Rey Mysterio recalled the pitch for his notorious “Custody of Dominik” ladder match in opposition to Eddie Guerrero. Mysterio additionally mentioned not becoming a member of WWE instantly after WCW closed.
Rey Mysterio Almost Retired From WWE In 2019
Talking on a March version of After The Bell, Rey Mysterio opened up about his plans to retire in 2019 following his feud with Samoa Joe. He revealed that his son Dominik Mysterio was the one who satisfied him to proceed his in-ring profession previous to the 2 attending to work collectively on-screen.
“I imply at one level after I first got here again [to WWE], I used to be really feuding with Samoa Joe and I do not forget that’s after I actually wished to hold up the masks and retire. As bizarre because it sounds, Dominik satisfied me to not and advised me to remain. I simply felt like I used to be falling behind with all this younger expertise opening up a path… however I stayed and I dedicated to placing within the work and it’s been unbelievable ever since.
“Yeah, I used to be actually having doubts and I used to be like ‘Possibly it’s time to step again and let this new technology are available and do their factor.’ However I believe shortly after, I went to get some Stem Cells and I got here again and I used to be able to go.” (h/t Fightful)
Rey Mysterio signed a brand new WWE contract in late 2023.
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