WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio recently made a surprising statement about his father, Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, calling him the “stiffest wrestler” in the ring during an interview. The comment caught many off guard, especially since Rey Mysterio is widely viewed as one of the safest performers in professional wrestling.
Since turning heel and aligning with The Judgment Day, Dominik has been at odds with Rey Mysterio, his father, frequently targeting him with harsh remarks. This conflict keeps intensifying both inside and outside the ring, adding tension to their storyline and real-life relationship.
Dominik Mysterio’s Unexpected Take on Rey Mysterio’s Physical Style
In a recent episode of the podcast My Mom‘s Basement with Robbie Fox, Dominik participated in a rapid-fire segment where he was asked to name the stiffest wrestler he had faced. Keeping the wrestling narrative intact, Dominik responded by naming Rey Mysterio, noting that every encounter with his father leaves him with bruises, scratches, or even a bloody nose.
This revelation is particularly shocking because Rey Mysterio is known for his careful and safe wrestling style, which makes Dominik’s comments stand out as unusually candid and tense.
“Stiffest wrestler… Believe it or not, every time I wrestle my deadbeat dad, I always leave with scratches and marks. A bruised eye, bloody nose, something. And it’s always with him,” he said. [18:31 – 18:46]
—Dominik Mysterio, WWE Intercontinental Champion
Reflecting On His Victory Against AJ Styles at SummerSlam
Dominik also discussed his recent match with AJ Styles at WWE SummerSlam 2025, highlighting his determination to secure a win independently, without assistance from his Judgment Day allies. He emphasized that this achievement proved his capability to succeed on his own and silenced critics who expected interference or support.
During the interview, Dominik explained how he outsmarted AJ Styles and won the match with the Intercontinental Championship on the line, marking an important moment in his career with a focus on his individuality.
“Like I said, no Judgment Day. No nobody. And it wasn’t a shot at The Judgment Day, like, I love my family. But it was more of like, a shot to the haters because everyone was expecting like, ‘Oh, who is going to come out and help him?’ Is Roxanne going to come out? Is Finn going to come out? Like no, no one came out. I told them I was going to do it all on my own, and I did just that. I outsmarted AJ and I beat him, right in the middle of the ring,” he said.
—Dominik Mysterio, WWE Intercontinental Champion
What Lies Ahead for Dominik Mysterio in WWE
With Dominik’s recent statements and his evolving storylines, it remains uncertain what direction the WWE creative team, led by Triple H, plans for him. His ongoing rivalry with Rey Mysterio and his solo success show a wrestler at a complex crossroads, balancing family issues with his professional ambitions.
The WWE universe will be watching closely as Dominik continues to develop his character, with tension between father and son likely to play a major role in upcoming events.
