Rey Mysterio has openly shared his thoughts on his son Dominik’s significant challenge at the upcoming Worlds Collide event scheduled for September 12, where Dominik will contend for AAA’s Mega Championship. This event marks a unique moment as Dominik attempts to achieve something his father never did during his tenure in AAA — winning the promotion’s top title.
The dual WWE and AAA event features Dominik facing El Hijo del Vikingo for the prestigious Mega Championship. While Rey Mysterio had a prominent career with AAA, he never captured its highest honor. His son’s pursuit to claim this belt adds new layers to their family legacy, especially as Dominik also aims to become a double champion holding titles in both the U.S. and Mexico simultaneously.
Rey Mysterio’s Respect for Dominik’s Potential Achievement
In a candid discussion on the RAW Recap podcast, Rey expressed his respect for the challenge Dominik faces, emphasizing how difficult it would be to surpass this milestone. He acknowledged the significance of potentially becoming a double champion, a feat no Mysterio has accomplished before.
“Well, the first thing, or first thought that comes to mind is, I never became a Mega Champion in AAA in the four years that I was there. So I honestly, God’s honest truth, I give him his props if he overcomes that obstacle.Another thing that a Mysterio has never done is become a double champion. carrying a title from the U.S. and a title from Mexico. So if he were to do that, you know, now I’m going to have to tip my mask twice to him. Would it be hard? Yes, it would be, because I wish he was flat on this ground, on Earth, and not in Cloud 9.But overall, you know, Hijo del Vikingo to me is like an unbelievable superstar athlete, just on a different level. The stuff that he does with ease is amazing. So, I don’t know. He’s going to have a tough challenge in his hands. I mean, Dom. Dirty Dom.Because, again, Vikingo has defended and has been a great champion for the company, but you just never know, right? You never know what’s going to happen this Friday.”
Rey highlighted the high caliber of El Hijo del Vikingo, describing him as a phenomenal talent who performs at an extraordinary level. Despite rooting for his son, Rey admitted the difficulty of the upcoming matchup, praising the champion’s skill and defending reign, which will make Dominik’s pursuit challenging.
Could Dominik Become the Greatest Mysterio?
Wrestling analyst Megan Morant asked Rey if Dominik’s victory would crown him as the greatest Mysterio in wrestling history. Rey responded cautiously, noting that a single night cannot overshadow his own 34-year career, but acknowledged that winning the Mega Championship would be a significant step toward that goal.
“Well, I don’t know if two titles define you as the greatest Mysterio of all time. I mean, this is going to happen in one night. I’ve been doing this for 34 years. Would one night overcome 34 years of career? That’s a people question.But again, he will start breaking ground to become potentially the best Mysterio of all time. That is always a big possibility, and if he does it this Friday, then he’s just starting… getting closer and closer to that goal.”
Rey acknowledged that while the prospect of holding two championships simultaneously is impressive, becoming the greatest requires consistent achievement over time. Still, he recognized that Dominik’s potential victory could mark the beginning of a new era in their family’s legacy.
Rey Mysterio’s Current Status Following Injury
Since being removed from WrestleMania 41 in April due to a torn groin sustained during a match on SmackDown, Rey Mysterio has yet to return to action. His injury required surgery and initially was expected to sideline him until August, but as of early September, the veteran remains inactive as he continues his recovery.
Additional Headlines From the Wrestling World
Elsewhere in wrestling news, AJ Styles delivered an intense pipebomb promo during a WWE RAW commercial break, hinting at backstage frustrations. AEW rumors circulate about a major star preparing to return after a ten-month absence, while other reports highlight potential long-term injury setbacks for another AEW talent.
On WWE programming, Jey Uso surprised fans by targeting a top babyface star, and WWE made significant changes to El Grande Americano’s character presentation. Meanwhile, tickets for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s NJPW retirement event have been selling rapidly, albeit at steep prices, signaling strong fan interest despite the company’s challenges.
Concerns were also raised about the possible split of a well-known WWE tag team, sparking speculation about the future of one of the promotion’s popular pairings. Additionally, frustration grows for the son of a former WWE Champion regarding his current booking and role within the company.
The Growing Stakes at Worlds Collide and The Mysterio Legacy
As Dominik Mysterio faces one of the biggest tests of his career at Worlds Collide, the broader wrestling community watches closely to see if he can make history by capturing the AAA Mega Championship and becoming a double champion. Rey Mysterio’s acknowledgment of this challenge underscores the importance of the match not only for his son’s career but for the Mysterio family name in professional wrestling.
The outcome will likely influence Dominik’s trajectory in both WWE and Mexican wrestling promotions, while also adding a compelling chapter to the ongoing story of two generations of Mysterio wrestlers competing at high levels across multiple continents.
