UPDATE: 2025/03/05 17:00 EST BY ETHAN SCHLABAUGH With it being decades ago now, some fans might not remember (or even know) that Rey Mysterio had a short run where he wrestled without his iconic mask.

Following WCW’s closure, Rey Mysterio signed with WWE. However, before WWE debut, Mysterio assumed he would wrestle without the mask. As he had been wrestling without a mask for two years.

WWE legend Rey Mysterio was controversially told to remove his mask in WCW, but got it back after signing with WWE. The Hall of Famer has now discussed how he got the mask back, remembering that ...

WWE's SummerSlam premium live event has been a monumental occasion for the Mysterio Family for over two decades.

In 1999, Rey Mysterio was forced to remove his mask after he and Konnan lost to Kevin Nash and Scott Hall at WCW SuperBrawl IX. Three years later, he began wearing a mask again after joining WWE.

Since April, Mysterio has been off TV, focusing on recovery and resting after surgery. His last match was that April 18 SmackDown appearance, the one that unfortunately led to his injury.

Recognized globally as one of the most famous luchadors, Mysterio built his identity around the mask. However, in 1999 during his time in WCW, he experienced a controversial moment in his career.