In a recent turn of events, the WWE Universe was treated to a rare sight of the legendary Rey Mysterio without his iconic mask.
This unusual occurrence was made possible by none other than Santos Escobar, a fellow member of the Latino World Order (LWO) and a WWE superstar in his own right.
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Rey Mysterio: A Rare Glimpse of the Legend
Escobar took to Twitter to share an image of himself and Mysterio, unmasked, following the conclusion of WWE’s tour in Mexico.
The picture, captioned ‘Gracias México’, shows Mysterio partially covering his face with his hand, preserving some of the mystery that has become synonymous with his persona.
This image has stirred excitement among fans, who rarely get to see the man behind the mask.
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The Latino World Order Connection
The bond between Mysterio and Escobar is evident, not only from the shared image but also from their association in the LWO.
Despite their camaraderie, the two superstars are set to face each other in a one-on-one match on the July 28th SmackDown in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The stakes are high, as the winner will earn a title shot against the current United States Champion, Austin Theory.
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Rey Mysterio: Making Headlines in Mexico
The recent WWE tour in Mexico has been eventful for both Mysterio and Escobar. Escobar gained admiration for his gracious interaction with an overwhelmed young fan at a meet-and-greet event.
Mysterio, on the other hand, was paid tribute by one of his former rivals, the current World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. Following a match against Rey’s son Dominik in Monterrey, Rollins acknowledged Rey in a touching moment.
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