WWE Hall of Famer Discusses the Benefits of Dominik Mysterio Forging His Own Path
Summary
– Rey Mysterio believes separating from his son, Dominik Mysterio, was crucial for Dominik’s career growth in WWE.
– Dominik, who began alongside his father, found true success after turning on Rey and joining the Judgment Day faction.
– Rey elaborated on Dominik’s struggles due to comparisons and how independence helped him flourish.
Balancing opportunities and challenges can be complex for any young aspirant in the same industry as their parent. WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio sees this firsthand with his son, Dominik Mysterio. Rey believes their separation was ultimately the best thing for Dominik’s career.
Dominik began his WWE journey alongside his father in 2019, with his official debut match at SummerSlam 2020 against Seth Rollins. The father-son duo achieved significant milestones, including winning the SmackDown Tag Team Titles in 2021. However, Dominik’s fundamental transformation occurred after he turned on Rey at Clash at the Castle 2022, subsequently joining the Judgment Day faction under Rhea Ripley’s guidance. This turn helped Dominik establish an identity separate from his father and become one of WWE’s most despised superstars.
Rey Mysterio recently appeared on the JAXXON PODCAST, discussing Dominik’s initial struggles due to inevitable comparisons to his legendary father. Rey highlighted how their separation allowed Dominik to develop his unique style and find his role in wrestling.
“The career that I’ve had, the longevity—starting at the age of 14, and now being 49. I’ve been grinding in this business for the past 35 years. For my son to come in out of nowhere and not have my style, with a different build—he’s 6’1″ and about 190 pounds—it was very hard for him at the beginning to try to adapt and find his role as a wrestler. Comparisons were made, and of course, he couldn’t live up to them. Not until we separated and he continued on his own path without having his dad by his side. That was the best thing that could have ever happened to him.”
Dominik is currently dealing with an arm injury and finds himself again on the same brand as his father, Rey Mysterio, due to the WWE Draft 2024. Fans are eager to see if WWE will revisit their intense rivalry from last year.
