Currently sidelined with a shoulder injury, Dominik Mysterio remains engaged with the ongoing storyline involving The Judgment Day faction. Recently, Rey Mysterio shared an update featuring several WWE stars, including Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, captioned “Familia.” This post suggests ongoing connections and potential developments surrounding Dominik and his family within WWE narratives.
Recent Developments on AEW Dynamite and WWE Events
On the January 28 episode of AEW Dynamite, FTR successfully defended their AEW World Tag Team Championships against members of the Don Callis Family, Jake Doyle and Mark Davis. The match featured interference by Jon Moxley, who struck Mark Davis with a title belt during a referee’s distraction, allowing FTR to secure the win with their signature Shatter Machine move.
In the women’s division, Kris Statlander retained the AEW Women’s World Championship against Thekla in a challenging match. The confrontation followed Thekla’s earlier pinfall in a six-woman tag match on January 14. Statlander concluded the match with a gut-wrench powerbomb and her finisher, Saturday Night Fever.
Additionally, Tommaso Ciampa made his AEW debut on the same episode, confronting TNT Champion Mark Briscoe. Ciampa, recently departing WWE, made a silent but impactful entrance set to his “Psycho Killer” theme, signaling intent without verbal challenge.
Meanwhile, Samoa Joe has been ruled out from competition due to a non-contact training injury, with no return timetable provided, impacting his recent involvement in the World Title scene. In TNA Wrestling, former Knockouts World Champion Ash by Elegance announced her re-signing after medical clearance, marking a comeback following her injury-forced retirement announced in September 2025.
Upcoming WWE Events in Saudi Arabia and Royal Rumble Implications
As WWE talent travels to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of this weekend’s SmackDown and Royal Rumble events, fan speculation about surprises has grown despite sightings of many wrestlers in transit. Notably, Brock Lesnar, absent since Survivor Series WarGames in November 2025, is confirmed to participate in the men’s Royal Rumble match, appearing on promotional materials for the show. This confirms expectations of significant appearances and potential storyline progressions during the event.
Possible Impact of Dominik Mysterio’s Situation on Judgment Day Storylines
Dominik Mysterio’s current injury and the “Familia” update from Rey Mysterio indicate potential narrative shifts within The Judgment Day faction. Given Dominik’s connection to Rey and recent attention to the group, upcoming WWE shows could explore the consequences of his absence and family ties in greater depth. With major events on the horizon, including the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, these developments may have lasting effects on faction dynamics and character arcs.
