6 AEW stars who are close to Rey Mysterio in real life

Rey Mysterio is one of the nicest guys in the wrestling industry. The luchador has performed all over the world and has moved the lives of many in-ring performers. He has also formed great partnerships that have helped him throughout his career.

Quite a few WWE Superstars and legends have joined AEW over the past few years along with wrestlers from other promotions.

There are now several AEW stars who are close to Rey Mysterio. They are either good friends with him or have a lot of respect for the high-flyer.

Let's take a look at the six AEW stars who are close to Rey Mysterio in real life.

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#6. Rey Mysterio and AEW star Andrade El Idolo have a lot of mutual respect

Many WWE and AEW stars have been compared to Rey Mysterio in recent times. One of them is AEW star Andrade El Idolo.

Andrade defeated Rey to win his first main roster title in WWE. The AEW star also wanted to face Dominik Mysterio before the latter got in a rivalry with Seth Rollins. Speaking to Planeta Wrestling, Andrade revealed that Rey is a great person outside the ring.

“Rey Mysterio is a great person. Inside the ring, he’s a rival, but outside the ring, he’s a great guy.”

Rey Mysterio also spoke highly of Andrade after his WWE release. He compared his matches against Andrade to those he had against Eddie Guerrero. The Master of the 619 is hopeful that the AEW star will return to the company some day.

“It's a shame to have lost Andrade, but I feel that sometimes you make your decisions to improve, to have a bigger future. Tomorrow I can assure you that Andrade will be there once [again] with the company, because the magnitude that he has and the style of fighting, he deserves to be in a place at the top. My struggles that I had with Eddie Guerrero I compare them a lot with the ones I had with Andrade. Since I returned to WWE they are my best matches that I have had.”

Rey Mysterio was one of Andrade's idols growing up. It would be great to see the two men perform in the ring again either for WWE or AEW.

5. AEW star CM Punk has fond memories of wrestling Rey Mysterio

CM Punk and Rey Mysterio competed in WWE for some time.

Punk shared an incredible story involving Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero. He recalled a match the three men had at IWA Mid-South. While praising the late Eddie, the AEW star also showered praise on Rey and how he helped a young CM Punk feel comfortable.

"And you Rey, so open and giving to a little punk Indy kid. You laid out a masterpiece and I wasn’t sure I could keep up. One of the early times I remember being in the ring and thinking to myself, “this is MAGIC!” A pleasure. An honor.

"I miss Eddie, truly fortunate to have worked him as many times as I did. I feel the same about you Rey! Legends, who treated me like an equal, and I’ve never forgotten it. Viva la raza!"

The Best in the World may have a large ego, but was truly humble in praising the two legends who helped build countless careers.

#4. Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Rey Mysterio have known each other for long

Rey Mysterio was very close to the late Eddie Guerrero. Another person who was close to Eddie was his real-life nephew, Chavo Gurrero.

Rey and Chavo shared the ring several times inside and outside WWE. Chavo is now signed to AEW where he’s trying to do something new with his career as the executive consultant for Andrade El Idolo.

During an interview in 2016, Chavo showered Rey with a lot of praise and said that he’s a great person to work with.

“I’ve heard 20 or 30 times that someone is the next Rey Mysterio. No way. There’s one Rey Mysterio. There are a lot of people who are really good, but one Rey Mysterio... He’s such a great person to work with professionally. We’re really happy to have picked him up, and he’s really happy too.”

Rey and Eddie had a bond that many WWE fans were aware of. His relationship with Eddie Guerrero also brought him pretty close to his nephew, Chavo Guerrero.

#3. Chris Jericho and Rey Mysterio are good friends

Like Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho has been wrestling for a very long time now. His work in countless different promotions has allowed him to make good friends.

Mysterio is close to the former AEW World Champion. Jericho and Rey have been photographed together several times and have always spoken highly about each other during interviews.

In a recent ESPN interview, Dominik and Rey Mysterio spoke about various things, including how Chris Jericho suggested Dominik train under Lance Storm.

"After three months with [Jay] Lethal, Dominik was off to his next stop. Thanks to a recommendation from Rey's close friend Chris Jericho, Dominik left the United States to train with former WWE wrestler and acclaimed trainer Lance Storm in Calgary, Alberta."

Cody Rhodes also pointed out that the WWE legend was good friends with some AEW stars.

“To me, the greatest luchador ever, of all time — hands down — is Rey Mysterio Jr. And he’s got friends here," Cody said. "Jericho and him are friends. Mysterio is not afraid to travel out there, either. He’s not a one-company individual. And I think Rey still has a lot left to give in terms of wrestling.”

Chris Jericho could pull Rey Mysterio into AEW for a short stint before he hangs up his boots. Dominik Mysterio could retire Rey soon, and fans just could end up seeing the luchador on AEW.

#1-2. Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix are close to Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio has been a huge influence on luchadors all around the world. Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix are two AEW stars who have been greatly influenced by the Master of the 619.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Penta spoke about how Rey Mysterio had a major influence on him and became his friend.

“Rey Mysterio has also had a major influence on me. He is one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time, a great person. Before, he was my idol. Now, he is my friend.”

Meanwhile, Penta’s young brother Rey Fenix has named Rey Mysterio as his favorite wrestler and has spoken about the influence the WWE Superstar has had on him.

“You know, Mysterio is one of my favorite 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’s how the people look at you, like a superhero.”

Many AEW stars have been moved by Rey Mysterio’s work in the ring. This includes the current AEW World Tag Team Champions, two men who are close to Rey and his biggest fans.