This match was a high‑stakes, fast‑paced classic between Rey Mysterio Jr. and Eddie Guerrero at WCW Halloween Havoc on October 26, 1997, contested as a Cruiserweight Championship vs. Mask bout — meaning Guerrero’s title was on the line and Mysterio’s mask, the core of his lucha libre identity, would be lost if he was defeated.
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From the opening seconds, the action blended Guerrero’s vicious, methodical offense — including power moves, backbreakers, and ruthless mask‑ripping attempts — with Mysterio’s explosive aerial arsenal and lightning‑quick counters, creating a dynamic, back‑and‑forth encounter that showcased both men’s chemistry and contrasting styles.
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As Guerrero repeatedly worked over Rey and targeted the mask, Mysterio fought back with dropkicks, planchas to the floor, high‑risk springboard attacks, and innovative counters that kept the crowd roaring.
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In the thrilling finish, Mysterio hit a breathtaking mid‑air hurricanrana — countering Guerrero’s powerbomb attempt — to score the pinfall, retain his mask, and win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. The match is widely regarded as one of WCW’s greatest cruiserweight bouts and a defining moment in both competitors’ careers.
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