Ray Fenix Says Rey Mysterio is his Inspiration, Talks Masks in Lucha Libre

– Ray Fenix spoke with Viceland and discussed his inspirations in the ring, the importance of masks in lucha libre and more. Highlights are below:

On being inspired by Rey Mysterio: “You know, Mysterio is one of my favourite luchadors. And of course I want to be like him. So, of course the first thing I take from him is the mask. The first time I put on my mask, it’s incredible! (It’s) almost like an explosion in your chest, and you feel like a superhero. That is how the people look at you, like a superhero.”

On the importance of a mask in lucha libre: “For luchadors, it’s very important, because in Aztec culture, the Mexican culture, the warriors, the real warriors covered (their) faces to do war. So when lucha libre started in Mexico, people started to cover their face. So you specially design your mask, and when you make this (mask), you take a lot of pride in your mask.”