In a recent interview with ComicBook Nation, WWE star Dominik Mysterio shed light on his on-screen relationship with Rhea Ripley, a fellow member of The Judgment Day faction. The 27-year-old wrestler also shared his thoughts on how WWE deliberately kept them apart during the Elimination Chamber weekend in Perth, Australia, earlier this year.
Mysterio recalled that the company’s decision to separate him from Ripley was due to the negative reaction he received from the fans. The company seemingly did not want his heat to affect Ripley’s homecoming in Perth, where she was set to headline Elimination Chamber alongside Nia Jax. Despite being a heel, Ripley received a stellar reception from the Australian crowd.
Ripley’s return to her home country was a significant highlight of the Elimination Chamber event, and WWE wanted to ensure that her moment was not overshadowed by Mysterio’s negative fan reaction. The company’s decision to keep them apart appears to have been a strategic move to protect Ripley’s popularity and maintain her momentum.
In recent weeks, Ripley’s storyline has taken an interesting turn. On the April 15 episode of RAW, she revealed that she had been injured during a vicious backstage attack by Liv Morgan. As a result, Ripley announced that she would be out of action for a few months and would have to vacate the Women’s World Title.
Liv Morgan capitalized on Ripley’s absence and finally got her hands on the Women’s World Championship by defeating Becky Lynch at King and Queen of the Ring. Meanwhile, Ripley has vowed to exact revenge on Morgan once she is fit to compete again, setting the stage for an intense feud between the two superstars.
Mysterio’s comments about his on-screen relationship with Ripley and WWE’s decision to keep them apart provide an interesting insight into the company’s creative process. It’s clear that WWE is willing to take steps to maintain the momentum of its top stars, even if it means making adjustments to their storylines and on-screen partnerships. With Ripley and Morgan set to clash in the coming weeks, it will be interesting to see how their feud unfolds and how Mysterio fits into the larger narrative.
