5 greatest masked superstars in WWE History

#2. WWE Hall of Famer Kane is synonymous with his mask.

Since arriving in WWE at Bad Blood: In Your House in 1997, Kane ripped the door off to interrupt the first ever Hell in a Cell match and cost his brother, The Undertaker, his match with Shawn Michaels. Clad in bright red, complete with a full mask, was an intimidating enigma.

Kane became a WWE fixture for nearly 20 years. He slightly altered his mask and ring attire but kept his identity hidden for the first eight years of his career. The Big Red Machine had memorable feuds with Steve Austin, The Undertaker, and HHH, capturing three world titles, one Intercontinental Title, and 12 tag team titles.

Kane went without his mask for eight years before donning it again in 2011. He is a decorated WWE Superstar with or without the intimidating attire. Still, his most enduring image will always be with his piercing eyes staring at the opponent through his crimson-colored mask.

#1. WWE’s masked G.O.A.T., Rey Mysterio

While there have been some outstanding masked superstars through the years, there is only one icon, Rey Mysterio. From his debut in WWE in 2002 until today, he remains one of WWE’s most popular and beloved characters.

At 5’6” and well under 200 lbs, Mysterio has shattered the glass ceiling for how far smaller superstars can go. Originally a cruiserweight talent, he won the cruiserweight title five times in WCW and then thrice upon entering WWE.

Before ascending to bigger titles, Mysterio had a memorable feud with his long-time friend Eddie Guerrero. Then, as the second entrant in the 2006 Royal Rumble, he outlasted others to earn his shot at the WWE title at WrestleMania 22. He beat Randy Orton and champion Kurt Angle in a triple-threat match to make history.

Rey Mysterio has had a classic underdog story in WWE. He is one of the most successful WWE Superstars of all time and will undoubtedly be an instant Hall of Famer when he finally decides to hang up his mask.