Dominik Mysterio recently responded to a critical remark from CM Punk regarding what harms the wrestling business, highlighting Punk’s unsuccessful UFC career as the real problem. This ongoing dispute between the two has intensified during CM Punk’s press tour for WWE: Unreal, where he dismissed Dominik’s credibility by suggesting fans should not believe someone like Dominik could attract a “Greek goddess” such as Rhea Ripley.
During an interview with Shakiel Mahjouri of Shak Wrestling, Dominik did not hold back when returning fire at CM Punk, pointing to Punk’s twice-defeated attempts in the UFC as evidence that Punk himself damages the business far more than anything Dominik has done.
My response is nothing kills the business more than someone thinking they’re actually good enough to go fight in the UFC and get their ass beat. Not once, but twice. So if you want to talk about nothing kills the business more, just go watch CM Punk’s fights in the UFC and you tell me what kills the business more. I don’t know, let me call my friend Mickey Gall real quick and see what he thinks.
—Dominik Mysterio
Understanding the Rivalry Between CM Punk and Dominik Mysterio
The feud between CM Punk and Dominik Mysterio has been marked by sharp insults over the past year, drawing attention among wrestling fans. CM Punk disparaged Dominik publicly on his birthday, prompting Dominik to retaliate by calling Punk a “washed old f*ck.” Punk has also continued to mock Dominik by expressing surprise that audiences don’t throw toilet paper at him, branding him as “the shits.”
This antagonism apparently has deep roots. Dominik has revealed that his dislike for Punk originates from Punk’s storyline in WWE that involved “torturing” Dominik when he was just 12 years old, a period when Dominik was part of on-screen narratives connected to his father, Rey Mysterio. The tension between the two wrestlers is fueled both by past professional clashes and personal insults exchanged in recent months.
Implications of Their Conflict Within WWE and Beyond
The public back-and-forth between Dominik Mysterio and CM Punk adds a layer of intensity to WWE’s broader stories, capturing fan interest and increasing media attention. Dominik’s outspoken rejection of Punk’s UFC record connects the wrestling world to the mixed martial arts arena, blurring lines between the two sports. As both figures remain prominent in WWE storylines and the wider wrestling industry, their feud could influence future character developments and promotions, keeping audiences engaged with their ongoing rivalry.
