On Father’s Day, Dominik Mysterio surprised the wrestling world by publicly honoring Eddie Guerrero as his true father, rather than his biological father Rey Mysterio, fueling an ongoing public feud that blurs the line between storyline and real emotion. The move, combined with his candid interviews, underscores how the storyline from over a decade ago still impacts Dominik Mysterio’s persona, as he openly states that he prefers Eddie Guerrero.
A few days prior to Father’s Day, Dominik paid a visible tribute to Eddie Guerrero by visiting Guerrero’s gravesite, taking the Intercontinental Title along for the visit and sharing photos for fans. Building on this, Dominik marked Father’s Day itself by posting a photo of himself and Eddie Guerrero on Twitter, accompanied by the message:
“Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there #GOAT”
—Dominik Mysterio, WWE Superstar
This post was more than a simple holiday shoutout. Instead of mentioning Rey Mysterio, his real father, Dominik reignited their long-standing and complex rivalry, referencing the controversial 2005 WWE storyline where Eddie Guerrero claimed to be Dominik’s biological father—a story that led to intense drama and a ladder match at SummerSlam for Dominik’s custody.
Referencing the Infamous 2005 Rivalry
In WWE history, the 2005 feud between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero is legendary. Eddie, in a scripted storyline, revealed himself as Dominik’s biological father, resulting in months of heated competition culminating in a ladder match at SummerSlam. Rey ultimately climbed the ladder to secure the “custody” of Dominik, but the story left a lasting mark on WWE fans and the people involved.
Today, the tension has been revived for a new generation of wrestling fans, as Dominik Mysterio distances himself from Rey through social media and press appearances. His repeated references to Rey as an “old” and “deadbeat dad,” both in and out of the ring, have made headlines and fueled further speculation about their real-life dynamic.
Dominik Explains Admiration for Eddie Guerrero
In a recent interview with talkSPORT, Dominik directly addressed why he chooses to honor Eddie Guerrero over Rey, noting that he closely studies Eddie’s fighting style and past victories over Rey to improve his own wrestling.
“You know, I am a 20-year veteran in this business. I started in ‘05. I go back and watch that match all the time. You know, I go back and study Eddie Guerrero. He’s the best, if not the greatest of all time, in my personal opinion.”
—Dominik Mysterio, WWE Superstar
He elaborated further on his approach in the ring and how much he draws from Eddie Guerrero’s influence:
“So I study everything that he did to that deadbeat, and I try to mimic it. You know, I try to, because whenever I get the chance… his record against my dad, or my deadbeat, was pretty spectacular.”
—Dominik Mysterio, WWE Superstar
Mysterio also shared lighter, yet pointed, reasons for this preference, highlighting the differences between his experiences with Guerrero and Rey:
“He was nicer to me. He gave me candy and stuff, you know? As far as my deadbeat, he would just—he would bring me to work and put me up for… like, what was that lady? She was like, I don’t know, she took care of—like, she took me away from my family, basically. Terrible. Who does that? But I did get paid.”
—Dominik Mysterio, WWE Superstar
The Enduring Legacy of the Family Feud
Dominik Mysterio’s ongoing public alignment with Eddie Guerrero over his real father, Rey, continues to generate debate within the wrestling community and among fans of WWE. This storyline, which originated in the dramatic SummerSlam ladder match, has proved to be more than just a moment in wrestling entertainment; it’s now a cornerstone of Dominik’s public persona.
As Dominik Mysterio repeatedly chooses to honor Eddie Guerrero, fans are left to wonder what future chapters are in store for this complex family rivalry. The Intercontinental Title, Father’s Day tributes, and ongoing public comments suggest that this narrative will remain a key part of WWE programming, stirring strong and often conflicting emotions among everyone involved.
