Místico

Real Name - Luis Ignacio Urive Alvirde

Birthdate - 12/22/82

5’7” 176 lbs. - Mexico City, Mexico

Athletic Background - n/a

Teacher(s) - Tony Salazar, Dr. Karonte

Professional Background - Michinoku Pro(`03), CMLL(`04-`11), WWE(`12-`14), Indies(`14-), AAA(`14-)

Aliases -  Dr. Karonte Jr., Astro Boy, Komachi, Sin Cara, Sin Cara Azul, Myzteziz

Groups - none

Peak Years - `05-`09

Finisher(s) - 

- La Mistica (Head Scissors into Fujiwara Armbar)

- Moonsaulting Rock Bottom

- Mariente Especial (Double Underhook Reverse Tombstone)

Favorites -

- Springing Plancha

- Running Twisting Pescado

- Springing Armdrag Suicida

- Pescado into Head Scissors

- Superkick

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Place in History - While the career of Místico is still unfolding, his legacy in Mexico is well-established.  When pro-wrestling grew cold in most of the world, CMLL was able to rise with Místico as their top star.  A second generation luchador and the nephew of CMLL booker Tony Salazar, he worked under several personas before being repackaged for one of the most memorable pushes of all-time.  Fray Tormenta, a wrestling monk whose story inspired “Nacho Libre,” introduced Místico, as an orphan that he had taken in and taught.  The unique backstory matched with Místico’s incredible highflying style and underdog charisma was a winning combination.  Místico was protected and nurtured, allowing him to grow into his role effectively.  Partnering with top technicos and working against top rudos elevated him into a top spot himself.  CMLL was catching fire with the perfect amalgamation of good guys and bad guys.  Místico emerged as the top babyface and perhaps the best drawing card in the world.  Último Guerrero, Black Warrior, Perros del Mal and even Atlantis worked against the dynamic youngster.  He was main eventing more often than not and proving to be the hottest star of the decade.  This success caught the attention of the WWE, who were looking for a Hispanic star as Rey Mysterio was slowing down from injuries.  Místico was signed with WWE and was rebranded as Sin Cara.  His three years with the company were catastrophic, in addition to his struggles with the language and style, Sin Cara was plagued with injuries and uninspired storylines.  However, he was able to return to Mexico, this time with AAA under the name Myzteziz, to work with Mysterio in a main event program.  Still in his early 30s, the man best known as Místico still has the star power and ability to re-establish himself as the top luchador in the world.