Emotional backstage segment of Rey Mysterio giving his mask should have been on TV, says WWE Universe

WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar exchanged masks following their clash in the SmackDown main event.Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar locked horns in an intense Fatal 4-Way Match that also featured Madcap Moss and Karrion Kross. The two luchadors engaged in an impressive in-ring bout, exceeding the expectations held from their encounter.Escobar approached Rey Mysterio in the locker room after the match for an emotional gesture. He admitted to always wanting to take Rey Mysterio's legacy. However, after facing the masked legend, Escobar said he would still want Rey Mysterio's legacy, but first, he must show the utmost respect.He proceeded to give his mask to Rey Mysterio, and the latter returned the gesture. Rey said that he hoped to see his mask awaken ferociousness within Escobar.WWE@WWEEXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown65311043EXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown https://t.co/b5nhKyz5FqWWE shared the video as an exclusive post after SmackDown went off the air. Fans loved the exchange between the two luchadors and argued that the segment should have been shown on television.Here's how fans reacted to an emotional Escobar exchanging masks with Rey Mysterio as they showed each other mutual respect with a sacred gesture:Bear DiGiulio@BearDiGiulioWhy. Don’t. They. Put. This. On. Television. twitter.com/WWE/status/162…WWE@WWEEXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown21048EXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown https://t.co/b5nhKyz5FqWhy. Don’t. They. Put. This. On. Television. twitter.com/WWE/status/162…A D R I A N F L O R E S 💎@flowgod_201@WWE @reymysterio @EscobarWWE This should’ve been on tv. Santos is amazing in the ring and he has the look. Just needs a good rivalry to get him going532@WWE @reymysterio @EscobarWWE This should’ve been on tv. Santos is amazing in the ring and he has the look. Just needs a good rivalry to get him goingSean Slate@slate_s42@WWE @reymysterio @EscobarWWE Babyface Santos23@WWE @reymysterio @EscobarWWE Babyface Santos https://t.co/6LzKf9rwWWBulldog@arturomcneil8@WWE @reymysterio @EscobarWWE That was a sign of respect and honor of Lucha and that was a true honor and a blessing from Santos Escobar and Rey Mysterio that is what WWE is all about passion honor love and respect and that is the truth1033@WWE @reymysterio @EscobarWWE That was a sign of respect and honor of Lucha and that was a true honor and a blessing from Santos Escobar and Rey Mysterio that is what WWE is all about passion honor love and respect and that is the truthGustavo Reyes@gamerguy209@WWE @reymysterio @EscobarWWE This was amazing!!!!141@WWE @reymysterio @EscobarWWE This was amazing!!!! https://t.co/LI6L05HCFyTHE Boss Man@BossManSays_@WWE @reymysterio @EscobarWWE I was hoping Santos and Rey would work together. Santos is certainly worthy of carrying the torch of Lucha in wwe for the next 10-15 years. He's such a talented guy. I look forward to him becoming the next Rey del Reyes in WWE.@WWE @reymysterio @EscobarWWE I was hoping Santos and Rey would work together. Santos is certainly worthy of carrying the torch of Lucha in wwe for the next 10-15 years. He's such a talented guy. I look forward to him becoming the next Rey del Reyes in WWE.Stephanie Hypes@StephanieHypesThis has me in tears 🥹 twitter.com/WWE/status/162…WWE@WWEEXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown271EXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown https://t.co/b5nhKyz5FqThis has me in tears ❤️🥹 twitter.com/WWE/status/162…anthony geathers@BrooklynsOwn90This shouldve been on TV. Rey really is the OG of lucha libre in the US twitter.com/wwe/status/162…WWE@WWEEXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown61EXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown https://t.co/b5nhKyz5FqThis shouldve been on TV. Rey really is the OG of lucha libre in the US twitter.com/wwe/status/162…mynameisexpert@expertbox852Y'all got me cryin in the club bro... twitter.com/WWE/status/162…WWE@WWEEXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown65601048EXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown https://t.co/b5nhKyz5FqY'all got me cryin in the club bro... twitter.com/WWE/status/162…Jasmine@Jasmine41160824This was so beautiful 🥹 twitter.com/wwe/status/162…WWE@WWEEXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown65701049EXCLUSIVE: @ReyMysterio and @EscobarWWE show their mutual respect for each other, gifting one another one of their own masks.#SmackDown https://t.co/b5nhKyz5FqThis was so beautiful 🥹 twitter.com/wwe/status/162…Madcap Moss wins first title opportunity on WWE SmackDownThe Fatal 4-Way match on SmackDown saw Madcap Moss pick up a huge victory. The match's final moments saw Karrion Kross hit Rey Mysterio while Scarlett distracted him from the outside. Escobar started brawling with Kross while Mysterio tried to recover from the previous blow.Moss saw his opportunity and delivered an elbow drop off the top turnbuckle to seal his victory. He will now challenge Intercontinental Champion Gunther for the title, and could prove to be a formidable challenger for the Imperium leader.This was the first time Moss was in a No.1 contender's match on SmackDown, and he was booked strongly. It will be exciting to see WWE's plans for a title feud between Moss and Gunther.Do you think Madcap Moss is the man to dethrone The Ring General Gunther? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

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