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These men of mystery are turning heads in the world of pro wrestling.
Wrestlers are only as good as their persona, and the masked superstars have a unique place in the ranks of sports entertainment.
Masks add an air of mystery and enigma, as well as lend a certain supernatural aura to the character. After all, you're no longer seeing a mere mortal wrestler, but a super hero (or villain) come to life right before your very eyes.
From El Santo to Kane, there have been numerous variations on the masked wrestler theme. One fact remains: they are a part of wrestling in the past, the future, and most importantly - the present.
Here are 5 active masked wrestlers all pro wrestling fans should know about.
#1 Delirious
Delirious spent most of the last decade acting as the head trainer at the ROH dojo, a role which he continues in to this day.
In the last several years, he has been wrestling more, especially at prestige events, and his popularity has surged. Don't miss your chance to see him live, as this is the man who influenced an entire generation of wrestlers, including Daniel Bryan and The Undisputed Era.
#2 Kane
Even if you're not a WWE fan, you probably know about Kane - the masked wrestler and twenty plus year fixture who was elected Mayor of his home town.
What's amazing is that Kane still gets in the ring, most recently teaming up with Daniel Bryan to win the SmackDown tag team championships.
#3 Rey Mysterio Jr.
Fans went nuts when it was revealed Rey Mysterio Jr. would be a character in the upcoming WWE 2K19 game. This is because the last time a semi-retired wrestler appeared on that game, they also made a WrestleMania appearance (we're looking at you, Sting).
WWE fans would love to see one more run by Rey Mysterio, if his appearance in the Royal Rumble is any indication. But there are rumors he might go to Impact or even NJPW. Wherever he ends up, the wrestling world will be talking about Rey Mysterio for a long time.
#4 Dragon Lee
The 2014 rookie of the year shows no sign of slowing down. Despite his name and martial arts styling, Lee is in fact Mexican and not Japanese.
What he is however, is one of the most gifted and fluid wrestlers on the independent circuit today. Talent scouts from WWE and ROH have come away from his matches very enthused, and it's only a matter of time before he gets snapped up by one of the 'big leagues'.
#5 Pentagon Jr.
The mysterious and terrifying Pentagon Jr. has been the top star in CMLL, Lucha Underground, and now is making waves in Impact wrestling. With his blend of high flying Lucha Libre and hardcore wrestling skills, he has wrought destruction in his wake on the rise to the top.
Simply put, Pentagon Jr. might be the most intriguing masked wrestler working today.
There you have it: 5 active masked wrestlers you should know as a self respecting wrestling fan. Do you have any comments? Please leave them below.
