Wrestling legend Rey Mysterio Jr. has signed a first-look deal with Robert Rodriguez‘s El Rey Network, TheWrap has learned.
Mysterio, a former WWE World Champion and current star of El Rey’s “Lucha Underground,”ย will render exclusive first-look and development services to the network that will include work on scripted and unscripted shows.
Mysterio joined “Lucha Underground” during itsย second season and will appear in the upcoming third season premiering Sept. 7 on El Rey.
“Rey Mysterio’s incredible talent extends far beyond the ring,” El Rey Network President and General Managerย Daniel Tibbets said. “He is creative and collaborative and has a keen eye for great entertainment.