Dominik Mysterio Reveals Shocking WWE Plans for His Infamous Custody Match
In the sector of professional wrestling, few storylines have left a long-lasting effect like the emotional and controversial Rey Mysterio-Eddie Guerrero feud that culminated within the 2005 SummerSlam Ladder Match. Now, almost many years later, WWE superstar Dominik Mysterio has opened up approximately the surprising authentic plans for that healthy—a revelation that has stirred emotions and reignited memories of one of the most dramatic moments in WWE records.
Dominik Mysterio, who has become one of the most despised heels in WWE today, was only a infant whilst he was thrust into the spotlight during the summer of 2005. The storyline pitted his father, Rey Mysterio, towards the late, fantastic Eddie Guerrero, who shockingly claimed to be Dominik’s biological father. This heart-wrenching narrative captivated the WWE Universe, main to a exceptionally anticipated Ladder Match at SummerSlam, where the custody of younger Dominik hung in the balance—literally and figuratively.
On a recent episode of Logan Paul’s ImPaulsive podcast, Dominik, now called “Dirty Dom,” opened up approximately the emotional rollercoaster of that point. He vividly recalled the confusion and worry he felt as an eight-year-vintage boy, stuck inside the center of a storyline that blurred the lines among fiction and fact.
“There was part of me that…I knew the differences, but there were certain points where it was hard to find the difference,” Dominik shared, his voice carrying the weight of the memories. “Especially when Eddie was in the ring. I was one of those fortunate people who can say I got to step in the ring with Eddie Guerrero.”
One of the most chilling moments of that match, according to Dominik, was when he found himself face-to-face with Eddie Guerrero in the ring. He described how Eddie, known for his intensity and larger-than-life persona, turned on him with a ferocity that left him genuinely terrified.
“There was one point in the match where I slid in, I went to shake the ladder, and he turns around from up top and starts shaking his finger,” Dominik recounted. “As he’s coming down, I don’t remember what was planned, but I remember him backing me up into the corner, veiny red, screaming his lungs out at me. ‘I’m going to teach you how to be a Guerrero.’”
Dominik’s recollection of that moment is a poignant reminder of the great line among enjoyment and reality inside the international of professional wrestling. As a toddler, he didn’t fully understand the scripted nature of the drama unfolding around him, making the experience all of the more harrowing.
But perhaps the most surprising revelation got here when Dominik disclosed the original plan WWE had for the match—a plan that could have pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable, even in the high-stakes world of professional wrestling. WWE initially wanted to suspend young Dominik above the ring, dangling from a harness like a human briefcase, to heighten the drama of the match.
“Did you hear what they originally wanted to do to me? They wanted to hang me from a cage. Not even from a cage. They wanted to actually hang me, like on a waist thing and have me dangle there,” Dominik revealed, his voice tinged with disbelief. “Yeah [like a Money In The Bank briefcase], but a kid. Me.”
The mere thought of a young child suspended high above the ring, vulnerable and terrified, adds a new layer of intensity to what was already one of the most emotionally charged matches in WWE history. Fortunately for Dominik, and likely for the audience as well, this plan was ultimately scrapped.
Instead, the match concluded with Rey Mysterio emerging victorious, securing custody of his son in what remains one of the most memorable and talked-about moments in WWE history. The emotional toll of that match, however, left a lasting impact on everyone involved, especially Dominik, who would go on to follow in his father’s footsteps in the wrestling world.
Looking back, Dominik’s revelations offer a fascinating glimpse into the behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped one of the most iconic storylines in WWE history. It’s a testament to the lengths WWE will go to create unforgettable moments—moments that stay with fans and performers alike long after the final bell has rung.
As Dominik Mysterio continues to carve out his own legacy in WWE, his reflections on that fateful night at SummerSlam 2005 serve as a powerful reminder of the intense emotions that drive the world of professional wrestling—a world where reality and fiction collide in the most unexpected ways.
