The wrestling world has seen its fair share of drama post-WrestleMania 40, and for Dominik Mysterio, the struggles seem to be escalating. After a notable defeat at WrestleMania alongside Santos Escobar against the formidable duo of his father, Rey Mysterio, and Andrade El Idolo, Dominik’s challenges have continued to mount. This week on WWE Raw, it was revealed that Dominik is grappling with a new obstacle: an injury that has sidelined him from the ring.
In a segment aired on this week’s WWE Raw, Dominik appeared backstage with his Judgment Day affiliates, JD McDonagh and World Heavyweight Champion, Damian Priest. Noticeably donning an arm sling, Dominik explained that he was “a little banged up,” leading to a last-minute change in the night’s tag team lineup. Santos Escobar was quickly tapped to replace him, teaming up with JD McDonagh for the scheduled match.
Further complicating Dominik’s situation, reports from Fightful Select confirm that the injury is indeed legitimate, and not part of a storyline. Dominik was also removed from the WWE European Tour, where he was replaced by Ricochet. Details on how the injury occurred or a definitive timeline for his return have not yet been disclosed, leaving fans and fellow wrestlers concerned about his recovery.
“Last week, Fightful Select reported that former NXT North American Champion Dominik Mysterio was off the European tour, and replaced by Ricochet. We’d also reported tonight that Santos Escobar was set to team with JD McDonagh on WWE Raw instead of Dominik as previously advertised. Dominik Mysterio appeared on WWE Raw with a sling, in what we’re told is a legitimate injury. We’ve not heard of a timetable for his return as of yet. We wish Dominik a speedy recovery,” said the report from Fightful Select.
The timing of this injury is particularly unfortunate for Dominik, coming off a critical period in his career where he has been actively building his heel persona within the Judgment Day faction. His recent interactions and storylines have significantly elevated his profile within WWE, making this setback a major blow to his momentum.
Adding emotional weight to his plight, Dominik had only just bid a temporary farewell to his mentor and ally, Rhea Ripley, who herself vacated the WWE Women’s World Title to begin rehabilitation for a shoulder injury. This paralleled departure within Judgment Day marks a turbulent phase for the group, testing their resilience and adaptability on the WWE stage.
As Dominik Mysterio steps back to focus on his health, the wrestling community and his fans are rallying behind him, hopeful for a full and swift recovery. His absence will not only impact the dynamic of Judgment Day but also leave a noticeable void in the storyline developments planned for him on WWE programming.