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Soccer runs in my blood.
I don't regret any steps that I take in life.
Prince Puma is the crispest dude in that ring.
I'm a big family guy. I want to do more with them.
As you get older, your body doesn't hold up as much.
To me, being a role model is awesome. It's a blessing.
I'm trying to enjoy my time at home and be around my kids.
My favorite place to read is next to the pond in my backyard.
When you talk about Mexican culture, it's wrestling and soccer.
My uncle was a second father to me. I spent most of my childhood with him.
Kids aren't scared to pat my shoulder when I come down the aisle to the ring.
I learn from each match that I have, especially when it's a different opponent.
We all have split personalities; we all wear masks at some point in our careers.
I'm enjoying life at my fullest. Sometimes you realize that money isn't everything.
I've never had any prima donna attitude against me. It's always been very respectful.
There was one time I wrestled Eddie Guerrero in a ladder match for the custody of my son.
That whole 'Giant Killer' era was actually kind of fun for me. That is what elevated my name in WCW.
Instead of being like the other kids going to soccer or football practice, I was wrestling every day.
No matter how much cardio you do - running or biking or whatever - it's never the same as being in the ring.
I would never intend to hurt anyone I'm in the ring with. It's entertainment, it's a performance, it's a sport.
There's definitely no hard feelings with WWE. I'm very thankful to them for the opportunity that was given to me.
I always wanted to return to the company that gave me my first opportunity. Thanks to AAA, Rey Mysterio was born.
My main reason for leaving WWE was to heal up my body - to give it a rest - and to spend time with my wife and my kids.
To the fans, thank you for your patience and concern. They've been on point with my career, especially after my injuries.
We never had a trampoline, but I wished I did. We'd sneak into a friend's pool and use their trampoline to practice backflips.
I am the underdog - the 5-foot, 6-inch wrestler. The kids don't say, 'I can beat Rey.' Instead, they say, 'I can be like Rey.'
I am excited by the opportunity to join such an extraordinary group of athletes and be a part of the 'Lucha Underground' family.
In Mexico, to become a pro wrestler, you have to have a wrestling license, and to get a license, you have to pass a wrestling test.
I made good money at WWE and traveled the world and interacted with my fans, but I missed a lot of family time. That really hits me.
When you're in WWE, it's a part of that contract signing, that grind. You're on-call 24-7. That's why you become the star that you are.
After so many surgeries, I had to modify my game. I know what I can and can't do in order to keep performing for a long period of time.
There's a lot of talent out there with just the normal physique. The 'cross-fit' type physique - that's the new exercise that took over.
Reading takes me to a different place than my everyday life. I usually get fully involved in what I'm reading about, so it's a great escape.
It was just so cool to put on my uncle's masks and wrestle with him. I knew that's what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a part of this world.
I am always on the lookout for new gear. If I walk into a Louis Vuitton store, and they have a belt that I don't have, I want it straightaway.
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.
Those who have not seen wrestling before have probably tuned in to 'Lucha Underground' and go, 'Whoa! This is a TV series turned into wrestling.'
WrestleMania is a week of activities and family-oriented fun, and then there is the special night at the end of it where you can see history being made.
I remember when I first walked into an American locker room, and no one had ever seen a 130-pound wrestler before. Those guys thought I was such a joke.
I always think to myself that if I was able to transition from lucha libre style to American style, then I can always go back. You never lose your roots.
I don't think there will ever be another company that has what Lucha Underground has. It's very unique, exciting, and fresh - this is really something new.
I am always updating and coming up with something fresh, whether it's a colour, a trend, or a design, as my uncle always taught me to be unique and different.
I always said when I was younger that I want to wrestle until I'm 40 or even in the 50s as long as I can still keep doing the same style of wrestling that I do.
When writing 'Behind the Mask,' I opened up on every level. Hopefully, even the more knowledgeable fans, who really know me, will be surprised when they read it.
When you, as a fan, go to see a wrestling show, you don't know what the predetermined outcome is. You take a seat and enjoy the ride - and it's a hell of a ride.
I think, most definitely, my style has been changing throughout the years, and that's because of the injuries that I've had, the multiple surgeries on my left knee.
It was an honor to be invited to visit Real Madrid's training ground and meet Raul, Ronaldo, Kaka, and all the other footballers that play for such a successful team.
It was a big man's sport at one time. Maybe I had something to do with breaking that barrier and having WWE open up their eyes so they can sign younger, lighter talent.
I've been very close to Konnan for many years now. I thank him for much of my success in this industry. He opened the doors for me in AAA, ECW, and WCW. I'm very thankful.
That's one of the reasons why I left WWE: not to feel tied up or pressured into fulfilling a certain number of work dates throughout the week or month - because of my injuries.