[bell rings] [music] -Rey Misterio was basically the symbol of lucha libre of wrestling in the California's area since the late 70s.

Rey Misterio started mixing up different styles.

He became a hybrid in styles of lucha.

He had the traditional Mexican style of lucha libre, but since he was in Tijuana, there was also the influence of the pro wrestling style.

That made Rey Misterio very important in the region.

Rey Misterio was the guy here.

-My wrestling name is El Hijo de Rey Misterio, also known as Rey Misterio Heredero, and I am Rey Misterio Sr.

's son.

I am a third-generation wrestler.

Over there in Tijuana, that's my hometown.

That's my throne.

That's my people.

That's where I was made.

That's where I grew up.

That's where I live.

When I come over here, the people know.

They know where I come from.

They know about my father.

They know about my cousin.

They know about my dynasty.

-There's a lot of opportunity in SoCal.

There's a lot of lucha libre shows, a lot of American shows, so you pretty much get a little bit of both sides, and it's just some schools, they do both, so you get a lot of hybrid wrestlers that know American and know lucha libre.

-His legacy in wrestling is still felt right now because there are still wrestlers active in different promotions who, you can see the timeline, and it goes right to him.

-I have the same style of wrestling, his aggressive style, strong style, you know what I mean?

There's a lot of kids that new wrestlers that have been coming and pushing forward, and wrestling has evolved.

In order to keep the ball moving, you have to evolve with it too.

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