Santos Escobar Opens Up About His Respect For Rey Mysterio

During a recent appearance on WWE’s “The Bump,” Santos Escobar commented on his previous rivalry with Rey Mysterio.

The current LWO member also opined on the respect Rey Mysterio has given him, Rey’s legacy, and more.

You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:

On the evolving nature of his rivalry with Mysterio: “When I got here, I wanted to take what was his. His legacy, his star. [But] if you want to know someone, fight them. [After that,] we clicked and I realized that what I really had for him was respect and admiration. That’s why I [gave him a mask]. I’ve only done this for three people in my life: [LA Park, my father,] and now the third person, Rey Mysterio.”

On the impact of seeing his own gesture returned by Mysterio: “That’s huge, that’s big. But for him to give me his mask is even bigger. It shows me the respect that he has for me because, as you know, respect is not given.”

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