Rey Mysterio Opens Up About Not Seeing His Son Dominik as a Heel: How a Mother’s Intuition Shaped WWE’s Villainous Star
WWE legend and Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio these days shared a heartfelt and unexpected revelation about his son, Dominik Mysterio, in an interview that has set the wrestling international abuzz. Speaking on the “Notsam Wrestling” podcast, the masked icon confessed that he by no means estimated Dominik following a heel (villainous) route in WWE. This declaration comes as a surprise to many lovers who have watched Dominik include his role as a WWE villain with great success, capturing the attention of the wrestling universe.
In the interview, Rey spread out about his initial doubts and the function his wife played in shaping Dominik’s future. Despite his personal wrestling know-how and legendary profession, it become Dominik’s mother who foresaw her son’s transformation into certainly one of WWE’s maximum compelling heels.
Rey admitted that he always believed Dominik would surpass his accomplishments but never imagined that his son would do so by playing the bad guy. “For some reason, I always saw in my head, in my vision, that he was going to be bigger than his dad,” Rey said, reflecting on his son’s future. “In what way, I don’t know, but he was going to bring something different to the table.”
Rey’s belief in Dominik’s potential was never in doubt, but the thought of him becoming a heel simply didn’t fit the picture. He explained how his own perspective clashed with his wife’s view. “Me, personally, I never saw him as the bad guy, I never saw him as the heel,” Rey confessed.
However, his wife, whom he described as having an almost prophetic insight into their son’s future, had a completely different vision. “My wife, despite our differences, saw the complete opposite. She kind of knew, and I guess moms know their kids better than the father,” Rey said, acknowledging the wisdom and understanding his wife had about Dominik’s personality and potential.
Dominik’s upward thrust to villainy in WWE has certainly taken many by wonder, however Rey credit his wife for seeing what he couldn’t. She usually believed that Dominik had the makings of a compelling heel, even if the volume of his fulfillment passed their wildest expectancies. Rey, too, has been pleasantly surprised by way of how his son has carved out his identity inside WWE, some thing that stands aside from his father’s mythical profession.
“Him now becoming his own person, his own identity, has surprised me in a very good way,” Rey admitted. As Dominik Mysterio continues to make a name for himself, he has proven to be more than just Rey’s son. He has developed into a character that resonates with WWE fans on his own merits, embracing his role as a villain with flair and confidence.
Rey also touched on the importance of Dominik’s independence in his career. In an emotional reflection, Rey stated that Dominik’s growth as a wrestler could only have come through standing on his own two feet. “I’m going to have to say it—I don’t think my son would be doing better if he were by my side. I’m glad I kind of cut the wings off, and he’s on his own,” Rey said, acknowledging that his son’s development required separation from his father’s shadow.
Dominik’s boom has been a revelation, not just for the Mysterio family but for WWE enthusiasts worldwide. His ability to encompass a heel man or woman, regardless of preliminary doubts from even his very own father, demonstrates the unpredictable and thrilling nature of expert wrestling.
Dominik Mysterio’s Ambition: Eyeing a Match with Rhea Ripley
Dominik’s adventure in WWE keeps to take surprising turns, and his ambitions don’t stop at becoming a top heel. In a latest interview, Dominik expressed his desire to face Rhea Ripley, one of WWE’s most dominant female superstars, in an intergender match.
While WWE has historically been cautious about booking intergender matches, Dominik’s bold suggestion has captured the imagination of fans. The last intergender match in WWE took place in 2021 when Alexa Bliss defeated Randy Orton at the Fastlane pay-per-view event. Dominik acknowledged that such a match might be a long shot but has made it clear that Ripley is one opponent he would love to face in the ring.
As Dominik continues to push boundaries in his career, both in his character work and his ambitions inside the ring, it’s clear that the Mysterio name is evolving in unexpected and exciting ways.
H/t to ITRWrestling.com
