Rey mysterio unmasked pictures

WWE icon Rey Mysterio finally showed fans the man behind the mask as he posed WITHOUT his signature attire for the first time in years.

Mysterio is arguably the greatest cruiserweight of all time having popularised Lucha Libre in the US with the help of his iconic mask.

The Hall of Fame star is known as the 'biggest little man' in WWE having become a three-time world champion at just 5ft 6in.

The 48-year-old is still wowing fans with his stunning high-flying stunts but suffered a torn meniscus that has sidelined him.

After undergoing surgery to repair his knee, Mysterio posed for a photo with a fan while out on crutches but without his mask.

And some fans, who grew up watching him wrestle will have never seen him without it.

"It’s like seeing an owl during the day, just feels weird," one wrote on Twitter, while another added: "Seeing R