World Championship Wrestling (1996–2001)
Cruiserweight division (1996–1999)
Rey Mysterio, Jr. made his World Championship Wrestling (WCW) debut on June 16, 1996
at The Great American Bash, challengingDean Malenko for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, which Malenko retained by
cheating to win. In July at Bash at the Beach, he defeated longtime rival
Psicosis in a number one contender's match to earn another opportunity at the
Cruiserweight title. The next night, on the July 8
episode of WCW Monday Nitro, he defeated Malenko to win
his first Cruiserweight Championship. He reigned as champion for
three months, which included title defenses against the likes of Ultimate Dragon, Malenko, and Super Caló before he lost the title to
Malenko at Halloween Havoc. Following his Cruiserweight
Championship reign, Mysterio challenged Ultimate Dragon for the J-Crown Championship, but was
unsuccessful in his title match at World War 3 in November.
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