Friday, April 16, 1999
What was the biggest growing point in your career?
When he first started wrestling in Tijuana for a big
promotion(AAA) and being on TV. Everytime he moved up the ladder in his career
it was something he really appreciated. The very first time he went to Japan
to wrestle and in the US for ECW and when he made it in WCW.
Does he feel as though
he needs to top others in high risk moves?
Now its really a matter of taking care of his body and at the same time
making it last. He still goes back and watches tapes of himself and wishes
he could still do the moves he use to. Now he limits because of his two surgeries.
If he was still 100% in the ring he would still do all the crazy moves.
How did he feel when he
lost his mask?
After carrying it for nine years it was definitely really hard. It held
his identity and let him live a private life. But now he gets recognized
on the streets. It doesn't bother him but now its like his whole life has
changed completely. It didn't really hit him until after he had showered
and was just hangin' out. He never thought that he would lose it.
If it were up to him would
he still be wearing the mask?
Probably. Its kind of a hard question for him because in the US a person
who shows his face is more marketable, shows more expression.
How did he feel after he
hit his head at the PPV?
It was more like a boom hit and shake it off and keep on going and not let
it stop you.
What in his mind is the
most dangerous thing he has ever done?
In a 3 vs 3 match, him, Venom, and some other guy he can't remember against
Psychosis, Juvi, and Mangangue(?). The heels were on the outside and the
baby faces(him) were on the apron. He was in the middle. They were going
to springboard to a moonsault from the 2nd rope and Rey was going to jump
from the top to a moonsault all at the same time. When his partners jumped
they accidentally moved the rope and Rey went to the 2nd and ended up doing
an arabian press. It was scary at the time.
Who does he think are some
of the underrated wrestlers?
Psychosis, Lenny Lane, Lash LeRoux, El Dandy, Super Calo.
What did he think of the
giant killer angle?
It was great. He wished they would have kept it up. It was one of the things
he really wanted to do. He hopes it comes back. He gets a good feeling out
of representing the small people.
Does he look forward to
getting in the ring with Lane and Mikey Whipwreck?
Definitely. That's the whole point to change opponents.
What does it mean to mexican
fans now that he is in the US, unmasked, and known worldwide?
People in Tijuana were very disappointed when he lost his mask. They practically
booed him. But when he came back after awhile it seemed as though they had
forgotten and saw that it was the same Rey.
What is his relationship
with Jennifer Aniston?
Its dead and gone. In the Enquirer it said that they had met at a show but
Rey says he's never met her.