In a shocking turn of events, WWE Superstar Dominik Mysterio surprised fans and critics alike when he betrayed his father, Rey Mysterio, to join the notorious faction, The Judgment Day. Since then, the 27-year-old wrestler has made a name for himself as one of the most hated heel characters in professional wrestling. But what led to this drastic transformation?
Rey Mysterio, a WWE Hall of Famer and Dominik’s father, recently shared his honest opinion on his son’s journey in the WWE. During an interview on the Jaxxon Podcast, Rey Mysterio revealed that his son struggled to find his place in the company amidst constant comparisons with him. Dominik’s initial rise to fame came when he won the SmackDown Tag Team Championship alongside his father in 2021. However, their partnership was short-lived as Dominik turned on Rey Mysterio and Edge at Clash of the Castle 2022.
This shocking betrayal marked a significant turning point in Dominik’s career, as he went on to join The Judgment Day and engage in a series of high-profile feuds with top WWE superstars. His success culminated in winning the NXT North American Championship, cementing his status as a formidable force in the WWE.
Despite Dominik’s triumphant run, his momentum was eventually halted by an unfortunate injury sustained during a match against Andrade on Monday Night RAW. Reports indicate that the young wrestler will undergo physical therapy to recover from the injury, opting out of surgery. This setback comes on the heels of another injury within The Judgment Day, as Rhea Ripley was forced to relinquish the Women’s World Championship due to a shoulder injury sustained at WrestleMania XL.
As fans eagerly await Dominik’s return to the ring, Rey Mysterio’s recent comments offer a look into the challenges his son faced in finding his footing in the WWE. According to the veteran wrestler, parting ways with him was the best thing that could have happened to Dominik, allowing him to forge his own path and build a reputation independent of his father’s legacy.
The WWE universe remains divided on Dominik’s shocking heel turn, with some hailing him as a bold and ruthless competitor, while others lament the loss of the father-son duo that once electrified audiences worldwide. As Dominik recovers from his injury, one thing is certain – his journey as a WWE Superstar will continue to charm fans and keep the wrestling world on edge.