Judgment Day star recovering while WWE plans his return
Summary
– Dominik Mysterio sidelined with a shoulder injury
– Liv Morgan says WWE is taking a cautious approach
– Return expected around the Royal Rumble timeframe
Dominik Mysterio has been absent from WWE television in recent weeks, and Liv Morgan has now shared new insight into his condition.
While speaking during an appearance on Raw Recap, Morgan explained that Mysterio is currently resting and recovering from a shoulder injury. She emphasized that the decision to keep him off television is about protecting one of The Judgment Day’s most important members.
Morgan described Mysterio as the centerpiece of the group, noting that his workload over the past year justified time away from the ring. She added that WWE is being careful with his recovery and expects him back soon once he is fully cleared.
The injury reportedly occurred during an AAA event on December 20, where Mysterio competed in a tag team match alongside El Grande Americano against Rey Mysterio and Rey Fenix. Follow-up reports indicated that surgery was not required, though the injury was expected to sideline him for several weeks.
Early projections suggested a three-to-four week recovery window, putting a potential return near the Royal Rumble event scheduled for January 31 in Saudi Arabia. That timeline aligns with Morgan’s comments about his progress.
Mysterio has been a consistent presence on WWE programming over the last several years, though his in-ring schedule slowed late in 2025. That stretch included notable matches against John Cena shortly before Cena’s retirement.
