5 WWE stars and their childhood wrestling idols

#1. Humberto Carrilo and Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio is one of the best Latino wrestlers to have ever stepped foot in a WWE ring, if not the best. Over the years Mysterio has been responsible for inspiring some of the greatest names in the business to lace up their boots. Over the past year, Mysterio has been able to work with one of the men he inspired on WWE TV.

Humberto Carrillo grew up watching the work that Mysterio was doing for WWE around the world and this inspired the Mexican star to step into the business.

Carrillo was given the chance to work alongside Rey Mysterio on WWE TV earlier this year when he stepped into a feud against Andrade and then against his cousin, Angel Garza.

Carrillo hasn't been seen on WWE for a few months since he hasn't been needed in the Seth Rollins/Rey Mysterio storyline, but he could return and help take Dominik under his wing in the future unless Mysterio makes a return to WWE TV.

About the author

Phillipa is a WWE writer for Sportskeeda. She is also a mother, wrestler, dancer, former actress and a Seth Rollins fan. She is a retired wrestler, dancer, and at one-time enjoyed boxing.

Phillipa has tried her hand at all aspects of the wrestling business in the past including booking, promoting, refereeing, commentating, ring announcing and wrestling.

Throughout her time in Sportskeeda she has become known for picking up botches and sharing them.

Phillipa's favorite wrestler is Seth Rollins, but will allow her head to be turned by any high-flying superstar.

She also once had a dream that Drake Maverick was her father, this is yet to be confirmed by the man himself. Outside of the world of spandex and screwjobs, Phillipa likes to watch football, supports Stoke City and is a huge fan of Judd Trump.

Feel free to follow her on Twitter @PhillipaMariee

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Edited by Atharva Papnoi

5 current WWE stars and their childhood wrestling idols

#1. Humberto Carrilo and Rey Mysterio