WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio recently participated in a Q&A session at ComplexCon 2025, where he was asked to name his “Greatest Of All Time” in several wrestling categories. The legendary luchador, who has been in the business for over three decades, gave his definitive picks for the greatest heel, the greatest finishing move, and the greatest entrance theme in the history of the sport. His answers provide a unique insight into the preferences of one of the most beloved and influential superstars of all time.
When asked to name the “GOAT” wrestling heel, Mysterio had high praise for his own son, “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, and the work of Chris Jericho, but he ultimately gave the top spot to “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair.
“Man, when Eddie was a heel — Oh, he was vicious. But you had that fine definition of being a heel and being like, completely not liked? Or like, let’s say Chris Jericho that was a heel, but he f—ing made you laugh so much, too. But if I had to pick a real heel — oh man, that is really good. There’s been so many. Ric Flair, without a doubt. He was just — he talked the talk and walked the walk. He was one of those guys that if you wanted to be a bad guy, you wanted to be like him.”
For the greatest finishing move, he was torn between two of the most iconic moves of the Attitude Era.
“It would definitely have to be between the RKO and the [Stone Cold] Stunner. The Stunner is badass.”
Finally, for the greatest entrance theme, Mysterio chose the song that defined 1980s wrestling.
“Man, that is so hard. We got so much new talent… Finn Balor had that orchestra theme song. Shinsuke Nakamura had that… But to me personally? There’s one that always just stands out. Way before the Stone Cold or The Rock era is ‘Real American,’ Hulk Hogan. Yeah yeah, for real. Rest in peace.”
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