The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada hosted the live UFC 290 pay-per-view on Saturday, July 8. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio was present during the event. He was there to support his Mexican friends, who fought their respective title matches in the event.
Sad for Mysterio, the two Mexican fighters couldn’t win their respective title bouts, but during the event he was met with an arousing ovation from the crowd. When the camera pointed at him, the audience of the T-Mobile Arena gave him a loud pop. Plus, the fans showed the same enthusiasm online as well.
UFC fans love Rey Mysterio
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WWE on BT Sport shared a video of Mysterio being amongst the audience for UFC 290. The video showcased a bunch of UFC fighters being ringside, all receiving loud pops from the crowd. But when the camera pointed toward Mysterio, the audience went wild and gave the loudest pop to the wrestling veteran.
As mentioned before, Rey Mysterio was present at the event to support his Mexican friends and UFC fighters Brandon Moreno and Yair Rodriguez, who had title matches against Alexandre Pantoja and Alexander Volkanovski, respectively.
Alexander Volkanovski beat Yair Rodriguez in round three of their match by TKO to retain his UFC Featherweight Championship. With the scores 48-47, 48-47 & 46-49, Alexandre Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno to win the UFC Flyweight Championship.
That @reymysterio pop 🥵
This man always has impeccable drip ❄️
📹 @btsportufc #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/nCixh8dSgw
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) July 9, 2023
It was a sad day for Mysterio and the two Mexican Fighters as the duo lost their respective matches. But one thing that came out well from the event is that now we know that the UFC faithful love the masked wrestler as much as the WWE Universe. Nevertheless, wrestling fans were delighted to learn that Mysterio’s aura captivates all.
Fans hail the magnanimity of the WWE Hall of Famer
Seeing Mysterio get so much love and appreciation from the UFC crowd, fans went online to react to it. They highlighted why he is one of the best wrestlers in the world and why everyone loves and respects the WWE Hall of Famer. Here are some comments from the fans.
King shit right here. https://t.co/9i2BrcN3cZ
— Cody Del Bianco 🔱 (@TheEmeraldCody) July 9, 2023
living legend https://t.co/anihuZkGuq
— Julian Abril🇨🇴 (@Abril0523J) July 9, 2023
It's Rey, who doesn't love Rey https://t.co/h9kdMSZp9S
— Diego Valle (@DiegoVa88206568) July 9, 2023
The legend! https://t.co/Oufs61kJVM
— Philip 🤠 (@philip5912) July 9, 2023
Not one human being on earth dislikes Rey Mysterio
— Steven Seagal's Ponytail (@HuculberryFinn) July 9, 2023
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He is Rey Mysterio. I expect him to get a bigger pop then the President 🤣
— Daniel Bryanson (@DBGreatness) July 9, 2023
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Crazy what happens when you're a part of every little boys childhood
— coquitripster (@coquitripster) July 9, 2023
Rey good anywhere
— Best of ❼ ᴴᴰ (@HeronoVillain) July 9, 2023
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Though Mysterio had to watch his Mexican friends lose their battle against their respective opponents, the UFC fans made sure to make his day with their love and appreciation for the WWE legend. What do you have to say about Mysterio getting the loudest pop from the UFC crowd? Share your thoughts with us in the comment box below.