Rey Mysterio Reveals The Two WWE Matches He’d Put In A Hall Of Fame

Rey Mysterio has delivered unforgettable moments throughout his WWE career, but when asked to pick the one match that deserves a place in a hypothetical Hall of Fame for bouts, the legendary luchador had trouble narrowing it down.

During a recent interview with Unruly’s Adrian Hernandez, Mysterio was asked to reflect on his time in WWE and choose the match he believes stands above the rest. The question came after the host referenced iconic WWE classics like Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart that fans still talk about decades later. Instead of picking just one defining moment, Mysterio quickly pointed to two matches that still stand out to him personally.

“Wow. One match. I’ll tell you what. I’m a big fan of Eddie and I — WrestleMania 21, WrestleMania Goes Hollywood. And I’m also a big fan of my first pay-per-view with WWE — SummerSlam, Kurt Angle versus Rey Mysterio.”

The first match Mysterio mentioned carries deep personal significance. His clash with Eddie Guerrero at WrestleMania 21 was more than just a match between two top stars. The two were close friends in real life, and their rivalry leading into the bout centered around Guerrero’s complicated relationship with Mysterio and his family, creating one of the most emotional storylines of that era.

The second match he named came much earlier in his WWE run but remains one of the most respected performances of his career. At SummerSlam 2002, Mysterio faced Kurt Angle in what was his first WWE pay-per-view appearance after joining the company. The fast-paced opening contest immediately established him as a major player on the roster and is still widely praised by fans and analysts.

Across decades in the ring, Mysterio has built a career filled with championship victories, unforgettable rivalries, and highlight-reel moments. Even so, it’s telling that when asked to choose his greatest match, he went back to two very different points in his career — one rooted in friendship and emotion, and the other marking his arrival on WWE’s biggest stage.

Rey Mysterio has wrestled hundreds of matches across WWE and around the world, but the ones that leave the deepest impact often come down to the moments and people behind them.

Which Rey Mysterio match do you think deserves a place in wrestling’s all-time Hall of Fame? Let us know in the comments and share your thoughts.