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WWE '12 eGuide Essentials Superstars

Rey Mysterio

Stats

Height: 5’6”
Weight: 175 pounds
Weight Class: Cruiserweight
From: San Diego, CA
Career Highlights: WWE Champion; World Heavyweight Champion; Intercontinental Champion; Cruiserweight Champion; WWE Tag Team Champion; WCW Tag Team Champion; WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Champion; Royal Rumble winner (2006)

Attributes

Strike Power : 80
Grapple Power : 70
Submission : 70
Strike Defense : 90
Grapple Defense: 95
Speed: 90
Agility : 90
Adrenaline: 95
Recovery : 95
Durability: 75
Charisma : 90
Tag Team: 85
Overall: 91

Abilities

Resiliency
Comeback
Outside Dives
Springboard Dives
Leverage Pin

Signature Moves

Mysterio Middle Kick

Situation: Grounded opponent near side

Lou Thesz Press 2

Situation: Irish Whip rebound or running

Finishers

The 619

Situation: Groggy against second rope

Frog Splash 1

Situation: Dive vs. grounded opponent

Bio

Exploding onto the WWE scene in the mid-1990s, the colorfully masked Rey Mysterio quickly redefined the way the game was played in the ring. From his awe-inspiring West Coast Pop to his trademark 619, Mysterio is on the cutting edge of wrestling excellence.

The definitive high-flying Superstar, Mysterio, despite his size, is an innovative underdog that fans of all ages have grown to respect and love.

Rey’s impressive championship résumé ranks up there with the all-time greats. His World Championship reign complemented eight Cruiserweight Championships, four WWE Tag Team Championships, and one Royal Rumble win.

Becoming a World Champion is something he aspired to do all his life. While growing up in San Diego, Rey Mysterio always wanted to be a wrestling Superstar.

As a young teenager, he followed his dreams by training in the unpredictable and high-flying Mexican lucha libre style of wrestling.

His training and early career in Tijuana, Mexico, led him to an even bigger stage—first in ECW and then WCW, where he revolutionized the fast, high-impact style you now associate with the “Master of the 619.”

Despite an obvious size disadvantage, Mysterio has boldly taken on all comers over the years, including the late, great Eddie Guerrero, Kane, Big Show, Randy Orton, Mark Henry, The Great Khali, Finlay, Chavo Guerrero, JBL, and Chris Jericho.

Breakdown

What else can you say about Rey Mysterio? He’s so awesome he has his own section on his 619 Finisher in the in-game manual. Performing the move will take a little bit of setup, but it very well may be the most satisfying move in the game. Attack the head with running grapples from the rear (Bulldogs) and running strikes (Flying Wheel Kick).

Rey Mysterio is one of the top three with his 95 Grapple Defense and he’s strong with a 90 Strike Defense, so reversals should come fairly easily.

Set up the 619: Build up your momentum and damage the opponent’s head so he starts to go groggy. Store your Finisher by pressing down on the right analog stick.

Drive the opponent back to the ropes with a strike combination and he’ll go groggy and lean against the ropes (don’t accidentally strike him out of the ring, though!). Move close and flick the right analog stick down to move him to the second rope. Press the Finisher button and smile.