Rey Mysterio was unmasked in WCW after losing a match to The Outsiders—Kevin Nash and Scott Hall—at SuperBrawl IX in 1999. The decision, pushed heavily by WCW management and especially Eric Bischoff, stemmed from the belief that fans needed to see Mysterio’s face. Although hesitant, Mysterio agreed to the “hair vs. mask” stipulation and ultimately went through with it under pressure. (Via: @wwe) #history #wwe #movies #sad #trending | Inside History

On February 21, 1999, at WCW’s SuperBrawl IX, Rey Mysterio Jr. was forced to unmask for the first time in his career. Teaming with Konnan against Kevin Nash and Scott Hall in a Hair vs. Mask match, Mysterio’s loss meant he had to reveal his face to the world. The moment shocked fans, as the mask was a core part of his lucha libre identity, making this one of the most memorable events in WCW history. Credit: @wwe | History In Pictures

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