
Rey Mysterio is an American cruiserweight wrestler known for his high-flying wrestling style, particularly in the WWE. He is a part of WWE's RAW brand as of February 2025 and has competed in other promotions, such as Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, WCW, and WWA, winning various titles. Mysterio, who is WWE's 21st Grand Slam and Triple Crown Champion, has won several titles such as the WWE Championship, World Heavyweight, Intercontinental, U.S., Cruiserweight, and Tag Team titles. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (2023), the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (2010), and the AAA Hall of Fame (2007).
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How many tattoos does Rey Mysterio have?
According to Bodyartguru.com, Rey Mysterio has 37 tattoos on his body as of February 2025.
619
On Rey Mysterio's left side forearm, there is a '619' inked in an upward direction. He was born in Chula Vista, California, and 619 was the region code. Moreover, Mysterio's finishing move, which he uses inside the ring, is also named '619'.
1976 and 1995
Mysterio's arms also have two specific tattoos. On the left arm, the tattoo '1976' is present while on his right arm, the tattoo '1995' is inked. While the former is a tribute to his uncle cum mentor, Rey Misterio Sr., who appeared on a show called "Day of the Kings" on 6 January 1976, while the latter addresses his short spell in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in 1995.
Angie
On Rey Mysterio's left shoulder, the name 'Angie' is inked. It is a tribute to his wife, Angie Gutierrez.
Tattoo on the back
Mysterio's back has a unique design inked from his neck to his lower back. According to him, the tattoo is to symbolize his struggles and falls. Mysterio said:
“I get credit for that from many people. I haven’t seen it around or on pictures or in artwork; it comes from my years in this business.”
“Eighty percent of the falls we take are on our backs. I thought it would be cool to design a tattoo on my spine showing how each vertebra should be aligned. Something I found cool is that when they filled it out on me, they said everything is pretty much as it should be. So it’s all pretty much in place.” (via bodyartguru.com)
Tattoo on the chest
Rey Mysterio's chest tattoo is a nod to The Aztec culture. The tattoo shows the Aztec Calendar, which was a 365-day schedule and was used for rural traditions and seasons in Mexico. According to bodyartguru.com, his adoration for Mexico and the Mexican football team motivated him to get this tattoo. Talking about the tattoo, he said:
“That was the worst pain I’ve felt when it came to tattoos. But that is to show my pride, my culture… and it’s very important to me. That’s who I am.” (via bodyartguru.com)
“Dove Bird” tattoo
The former WWE Champion has a flying dove (bird) inked on his left upper arm with a couple of stars inked around the bird's head.
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Tattoo of the mask
Mysterio has a tattoo of his iconic mask on his left shoulder.
Tattoo of Eddie Guerrero
The WWE Hall of Famer has another tattoo on the left inner forearm. It is a gothic cross with the letters 'EG' inked inside it. Mysterio has got this tattoo as a tribute to his late friend, Eddie Guerrero. Talking about the same, he said: “On my left forearm, I’ve got a gothic cross with a tombstone in the center with the initials ‘E’ and ‘G’ for my friend, the late Eddie Guerrero.” (via bodyartguru.com)
Tattoo of his daughter's name
Mysterio has his daughter's name, 'AALYAH', inked on his right biceps.
Tattoo of Dominik's name
On the inside of his left biceps, Rey Mysterio has inked his son's first name, 'DOMINIK' (Dominic Gutierrez/Dominik Mysterio).
Rosary Beads
Right across the Raw Superstar's neck and chest, rosary beads alongside a cross pendant are tattooed.
Tattoo of the prayer
Rey has inked a prayer on the left half of his stomach. The tattoo says "Jesus Christ, you accompany me every day. I ask you to bless me and protect me every time I land on the mat because my life is always on the line. Never leave me alone. Protect me and be with me always. Amen." Talking about how he got this tattoo, Mysterio said:
"I was at an autograph signing. A little girl gave me a collage that she made of me with a prayer on it. She said it was a prayer that she says for me every night. I wanted a fresh tattoo but couldn’t decide what to get. I read that little girl’s prayer every day and suddenly it hit me. That prayer is definitely the tattoo I want.” (via bodyartguru.com)
The Mexican tattoo
A word tattoo on Rey Mysterio's stomach reads, 'MEXICAN'.
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Tribal Tattoo
Rey Mysterio has a few tribal art tattoos on his body, specifically on his left inner arm, right biceps, and right shoulder.
Kanji signs tattoo
There are two kanji signs inked on the back of Mysterio's shoulders. He said, “I’ve got a Kanji symbol on my shoulder; it’s for my son and means ‘strength and power.’ (via bodyartguru.com)
Other tattoos
Rey Mysterio has other tattoos, such as a green star with two V's on his left biceps and crosses on his neck and right arm. His upper inner arm has a crown, while the letters "D" (left arm) and "J" (right arm) are inked on his arms. Additionally, the expression "Man Made" is inked across his wrists, and his left elbow bears a spiderweb. Furthermore, his left hand and fingers have tattoos that resemble a cross, a crown, and a high-five hand.
FAQ's On Rey Mysterio Tattoos
A. Rey Mysterio covers his face with a mask because of a lucha libre tradition, based on LA Times.
A. Rey Mysterio is of American nationality.
A. Rey Mysterio married Angie Gutierrez.
A. Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Eddie Guerrero, and five other wrestlers have unmasked Rey Mysterio, as per WWE.com.
A. Mysterio's daughter is Aalyah Gutierrez.