Rey Mysterio (real name: Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio), an American professional wrestler of Mexican descent, is performing on WWE's Raw brand as of November 2024. Born on December 11, 1974, in Chula Vista, California, he is the son of Mexican parents, María del Rosario and Roberto Gutiérrez. He has three brothers named Rogelio, Roberto Jr., and Luis as per Championsbelts.com.
Under the mentorship of his uncle, Rey Misterio Sr., Mysterio began his wrestling journey in Mexico, after leaving high school. At just 14 years old, he made his professional debut, performing under various monikers, including "La Lagartija Verde" (The Green Lizard), "Colibrí" (Hummingbird), and Rey Misterio Jr. Following his debut, he honed his craft in numerous independent promotions before joining WWE in June 2002, where he cemented his legacy as one of the greatest wrestlers in history.
List of titles won by Rey Mysterio in WWE
Rey Mysterio has won a total of six championships in WWE as of November 2024. His first title victory came on the November 7, 2002, episode of SmackDown, where he captured the WWE Tag Team Championship alongside Edge. In addition to that accomplishment, Mysterio went on to clinch every other title in WWE, earning the distinction of being the 21st Triple Crown Champion as well as the 21st Grand Slam Champion in the company’s history.
| Championship | No. of Times |
| WWE Cruiserweight Championship | Three Times |
| WWE Championship | One Time |
| WWE Intercontinental Championship | Two Times |
| WWE United States Championship | Three Times |
| WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship | One Time |
| WWE Tag Team Championship | Four Times |
Rey Mysterio Title Defences in WWE
Rey Mysterio's title defenses are mentioned below, as per Cagematch :
| Championships | Won at | Lost at | Defenses | Duration |
| WWE Tag Team Champion (with Edge) | SmackDown (05.11.2002) | WWE Survivor Series (2002) | 1 | 12 Days |
| WWE Cruiserweight Championship | SmackDown (03.06.2003) | SmackDown (23.09.2003) | 6 | 112 Days |
| WWE Cruiserweight Championship (2x) | SmackDown (30.12.2003) | WWE No Way Out (2004) | 3 | 47 Days |
| WWE Cruiserweight Championship (3x) | SmackDown (15.06.2004) | SmackDown (27.07.2004) | 2 | 42 Days |
| WWE Tag Team Championship (2x) (with Rob Van Dam) | SmackDown (07.12.2004) | SmackDown (11.01.2005) | 3 | 35 Days |
| WWE Tag Team Championship (3x) (with Eddie Guerrero) | WWE No Way Out (2005) | SmackDown (18.04.2005) | 5 | 57 Days |
| WWE Tag Team Championship (4x) (with Batista) | SmackDown (13.12.2005) | SmackDown (27.12.2005) | 1 | 14 Days |
| World Heavyweight Championship | WWE WrestleMania 22 (2006) | WWE The Great American Bash (2006) | 7 | 112 Days |
| WWE Intercontinental Championship | WWE WrestleMania 25 (2009) | WWE Extreme Rules (2009) | 2 | 63 Days |
| WWE Intercontinental Championship (2x) | WWE The Bash (2006) | SmackDown (01.09.2009) | 4 | 65 Days |
| World Heavyweight Championship (2x) | WWE Fatal 4-Way (2010) | WWE Money In The Bank (2010) | 2 | 28 Days |
| WWE Heavyweight Championship | Raw (25.07.2011) | Raw (Raw) | 1 | <1 Days |
| WWE United States Championship | WWE Money In The Bank (2019) | Relinquished due to an injury | 0 | 15 Days |
| WWE United States Champion (2x) | Raw (25.11.2019) | WWE Live (26.12.2019) | 3 | 31 Days |
| WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion (with Dominik Mysterio) | WWE WrestleMania Backlash (2021) | WWE Money In The Bank Kickoff (2021) | 4 | 63 Days |
| WWE United States Champion (3x) | SmackDown (11.08.2023) | WWE Crown Jewel (2023) | 3 | 85 Days |
Rey Mysterio Championships Outside of WWE
| Promotions | Championships | No. Of Times |
| World Wrestling Association (WWA) | WWA World Welterweight Championship | Three Times |
| WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Rey Mysterio Sr.) | One Time | |
| WWA World Lightweight Championship | Three Times | |
| World Wrestling Council (WWC) | WWC Junior Heavyweight Championship | One Time |
| World Championship Wrestling (WCW) | WCW World Tag Team Championship | Three Times |
| WCW World Cruiserweight Championship | Six Times | |
| WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship (with Billy Kidman) | One Time | |
| The Crash | The Crash Heavyweight Championship | One Time |
| Consejo Mundial De Lucha Libre (CMLL) / Asistencia Asesoria y Administracio (AAA) / Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide | Mexican National Welterweight Championship | One Time |
| Mexican National Trios Championship (with Octagón & Super Muñeco) | One Time | |
| Lucha Underground | Lucha Underground Trios Championship (with Dragon Azteca Jr. & Prince Puma) | One Time |
| Destiny World Wrestling | Destiny World Championship | One Time |
| DDT Pro Wrestling | DDT Iron Man Heavy Metal Championship | One Time |
| Hollywood Heavyweight Wrestling (HHW) | HHW Light Heavyweight Championship | One Time |
| International Wrestling All-Stars (IWAS) | IWAS Tag Team Championship (with Konnan) | One Time |
Rey Mysterio Accomplishments
| Organisations | Accomplishments |
| World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) | Royal Rumble (2006) |
| WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2023) | |
| Championship Competition Tournament (2007) | |
| Bragging Rights Trophy – with Team SmackDown (2010) | |
| WWE Championship Tournament (2011) | |
| 21st Triple Crown Champion | |
| 21st Grand Slam Champion | |
| Bumpy Award (1 time) : Tag Team of the Half-Year – with Dominik Mysterio (2021) | |
| Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON) | Best Flying Wrestler (1995–1997, 2002–2004) |
| Best Wrestling Maneuver – Flip dive into a frankensteiner on the floor (1995) | |
| Match of the Year – with Edge vs. Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle (WWE Tag Team Championship: No Mercy 2020) | |
| Most Outstanding Wrestler (1996) | |
| Rookie of the Year (1992) | |
| Worst Feud of the Year with Kane (2008) | |
| Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 2010) | |
| Asistencia Asesoría y Administración / Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide | Lucha Libre World Cup – with Myzteziz and El Patrón Alberto (2015) |
| AAA Hall of Fame (Class of 2007) | |
| Técnico of the Year (2015) | |
| Catch Wrestling Europe (CWE) | CWE World Grand Prix (2017) |
| Cauliflower Alley Club | Lucha Libre Award (2020) |
| Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) | Ranked No. 4 of the top 500 best singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 (1999) |
| Ranked No. 56 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" (2003) |
FAQs on Rey Mysterio Championship Wins
A. Rey Mysterio has clinched a total of six championships in WWE.
A. Yes, Rey Mysterio is one of the greatest wrestlers.
A. In 2015, Rey Mysterio left WWE to rest and reconnect with his family but always planned to return and retire there.
A. Yes, Mysterio was a heel once in WCW as part of the Filthy Animals stable with Eddie Guerrero and Billy Kidman.
A. Rey Mysterio was best friends with Guerrero until he passed away in 2005.
