Rey Mysterio: Behind the Mask (WWE)

If you're a fan of rey. You should probably take the time to read the book. If you're a fan of wrestling books you've read much more in depth and amusing books. It's not a terrible read but it's lacking any thing unique or overly exciting. It also seems to be written from a perspective aimed more at kids or those who believe that pro wrestling doesn't have predetermined finishes. What do I mean by that? Where as most other wrestlers whose books I have read didn't attempt to weave the magic of disbelief into their matches, the stories here about rey's matches seem to come from more of a I COULD have won that match if i did this, that, or the other. Not to say there aren't interesting bits but it's much more about the man than his adventure in and out of the ring...which of course there are SOME wrestling stories...but mostly it's more about him...WHICH makes sense since the book is called behind the mask. Right?

This book was purchased as a gift. The person reading it says it is a great book, very interesting. It came quickly after ordering.

Rey Mysterio:Behind the Mask is a good solid wrestling bio.It's an autobiography co-written with Keith Elliot Greenberg who co-authored autobiographies of Fred Blassie,Superstar Billy Graham and Ric Flair among others.This book uses the same format as those other books as it tells the story of one of the few luchadors to find success in the world of wrestling North of the border.There's an all too brief mention of the history of lucha libre and the tradition of the mask.But there are nods to el Santo and Mil Mascaras,two of the greatest luchadors ever,in this book.There are some who have even referred to Mysterio as a Mil Mascaras for the 21st century.I say Mysterio's accomplishments can stand on their own.He is one of the most exciting wrestlers ever to put on a pair of tights.Have you ever seen the Spider-Man movies? Well that's how Mysterio moves,and without the aid of CGI.In this book Mysterio answers questions about steroids(something every successful athlete is asked about these days)and talks a little bit about his own conditioning program.More importantly we learn how a 5'5" 100lb.wannabe through force of will became one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWE.We learn how he was trained by his uncle,legendary luchador Rey Misterio,and went from wrestling in small venues in Tiajuanna as a teenager to headlining matches in arenas like New York's famed Madison Square Garden.We get to hear the inside story on his unmasking in the WCW. We're also told about his relationship with the late Eddie Guerrero and the Guerrero family in his own words.We also learn about Mysterio's relationship with his own family.This is something that's very important,because aside from wrestling itself the most important things in the world of lucha libre are family,tradition and honor.This book is a good read if you're a fan of pro wrestling and I recommend it.