The Odyssey of Mystic and Faceless, a Legacy of Masks and Rivalries.
For WWE fans who thrilled to Sin Cara's acrobatic moves and the mystique that surrounded his arrival in the ring, the story of Ignacio Uribe is a chronicle worthy of wrestling. Under the mask of Místico, Uribe became an icon of Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), taking Mexican wrestling tradition to new heights. But his journey wasn't without its dramatic twists and turns: from his rise as Sin Cara in WWE to name and legacy disputes in Mexico, his career is a whirlwind of shifting identities, epic rivalries, and the struggle to claim his place in the ring. This is the saga of a wrestler who, between masks and names like Místico, Sin Cara, Myzteziz, and Carístico, wove a narrative that captivated fans and redefined the art of wrestling. Join us on this journey through Uribe's legacy, where masks not only hide faces, but also hold stories of passion, betrayal, and redemption.
📷Characters played by Ignacio Uribe: Místico (CMLL), Sin cara (WWE), Myzteziz (AAA), Caristico & Mistico (CMLL)
Ignacio Uribe
- Místico (CMLL, pre-2011): Uribe debuted as Místico in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), gaining significant popularity. This was his initial persona before any intellectual property disputes.
- Sin Cara (WWE, 2011–2014): In 2011, Uribe left CMLL and signed with WWE, where he adopted the Sin Cara persona. During this time, he feuded with Sin Cara "Black" (Jorge Arias).
- Sin Cara (Independent, brief post-WWE stint): After leaving WWE in 2014, Uribe briefly wrestled on the independent circuit using the name Sin Cara.
- Myzteziz (AAA, 2014-2015): Uribe joined Asesoría, Apoyo y Administración (AAA) and adopted the chara cter of Myzteziz, created specifically for him.
- Carístico (CMLL, 2015–approx. 2021): Upon returning to CMLL, Uribe was unable to use the name Místico (reassigned to Carlos Muñoz) and adopted the Carístico character. During this time, he had a rivalry with Místico "The New Era" (Muñoz).
- Místico (CMLL, post-2021–present): When Carlos Muñoz left CMLL, the Místico character was reassigned back to Uribe, who took it back and brought it to international appearances, such as in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
📷Characters played by Jorge Arias: Místico "De Juárez" (Indie), Sin cara "Black", Hunico, Sin cara (WWE) & Cinta de oro (AAA/Indie),
Jorge Arias
- Místico "De Juárez" (Independent, pre-CMLL): Before CMLL trademarked the name Místico, Arias wrestled on the independent circuit as Místico "De Juárez." He stopped using this name when CMLL assigned Místico to Uribe.
- Sin Cara "Black" (WWE, 2011-2013): In WWE, Arias was introduced as Sin Cara "Black" during his feud with Uribe (the original Sin Cara). He lost a mask-vs-mask match in Mexico, leading to a character change.
- Hunico (WWE, 2013): After losing the mask, Arias was renamed Hunico in WWE.
- Sin Cara (WWE, 2014-2019): When Uribe left WWE, the Sin Cara character was reassigned to Arias, who played him until his departure from the company.
- Cinta de Oro (AAA/Independent, post-2019): After leaving WWE, Arias joined AAA and adopted the Cinta de Oro persona, although another wrestler already used the name. Both were apprentices of the original Cinta de Oro (who died).
📷Characters played by Carlos Muñoz: Dragon Lee, Místico "The New Era" (CMLL) & Dralistico (AAA/Indie)
Carlos Muñoz
- Dragon Lee (CMLL, pre-2012): Muñoz began his career in CMLL as Dragon Lee, a character that was later inherited by his brother.
- Místico "The New Era" (CMLL, 2012-2021): While Uribe was in WWE, CMLL reassigned the Místico character to Muñoz, who was known as Místico "The New Era" to differentiate him from the original.
- Dralístico (AAA/Independiente/AEW, post-2021): After Muñoz left CMLL, he adopted the new Dralístico persona. Along with his brother (the new Dragon Lee), he pursued rivalries in AAA and AEW, especially against the Lucha Brothers (Pentagón Jr. and Fénix).
📷Some characters played by the current Myzteziz JR: Magia (CMLL), Golden Magic (IWRG & Elite), Octagón JR (AAA) & Myzteziz JR (AAA)
- Magia (CMLL): This wrestler began his career in CMLL under the name Magia.
- Golden Magic (IWRG/Lucha Libre Elite): Later, he stood out in International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG) and Lucha Libre Elite as Golden Magic.
- Myzteziz Jr. (AAA, post-2015): Following Uribe's departure from AAA, the Myzteziz character was reassigned to this wrestler, who became Myzteziz Jr.
- Octagón Jr. (AAA, 2018-present): In AAA, he took on the character of Octagón Jr., continuing the legacy of the original Octagón.
Chronological Summary of the Succession of Key Characters
- Místico:
- Pre-2011: Ignacio Uribe (CMLL).
- 2012-2021: Carlos Muñoz as Místico "The New Era" (CMLL, while Uribe was in WWE).
- Post-2021: Reassigned again to Ignacio Uribe (CMLL).
- Sin Cara:
- 2011-2014: Ignacio Uribe (WWE).
- 2011-2013: Jorge Arias as Sin Cara "Black" (WWE, rivalry with Uribe).
- 2014-2019: Jorge Arias (WWE, after Uribe's departure).
- Myzteziz:
- 2014-2015: Ignacio Uribe (AAA).
- Post-2015: Reassigned to the wrestler known as Golden Magic, who became Myzteziz Jr. (AAA).
- Carístico:
- 2015–2021: Ignacio Uribe (CMLL, used while Místico was with Muñoz).
- Cinta de Oro:
- Post-2019: Jorge Arias (AAA/Independiente), although he coexisted with another wrestler using the same name.