Rey Mysterio recently shared that his daughter, Aalyah Mysterio, has started training at the WWE Performance Center as part of her development in wrestling. The Hall of Famer, who has been sidelined due to an injury sustained before WrestleMania 41, revealed this during a recent discussion, highlighting Aalyah’s enthusiasm for learning the craft.
During the Club 520 podcast, Rey Mysterio described how Aalyah embraced the training and even experienced the physical toll of practicing inside the ring, especially from running the ropes. He expressed pride in her curiosity and early progress with the basics taught at the center.
“My daughter always had the curiosity to step in the ring, so she goes, ‘When are you taking me?’ for about a year and a half. So, I said ‘Okay, I’m going to Orlando. Let’s go.’ She went up with me she jumped in the ring and she loved it, man. She was hitting the ropes, rolling. I know you said the tumble. she was doing all that. Like the generic stuff, basic stuff, beginner stuff. But, yeah, the ring brings it on another level, man. It’s crazy, especially the ropes. When you hit those ropes, she was all bruised from her back,” he said. —Rey Mysterio, WWE Hall of Famer
This insight offers a glimpse into Aalyah’s early steps toward a potential future in WWE, as she begins to navigate the physical and technical challenges of the sport under her father’s guidance.
Family Dynamics and Tensions Within the Mysterio Household
Outside of Aalyah’s training, family relations involving Rey Mysterio have been complicated, especially with his son Dominik Mysterio. The two frequently clash on WWE television, reflecting a tense and turbulent dynamic. Recently, Dominik won the AAA Mega Championship by defeating El Hijo del Vikingo at the Worlds Collide event, an achievement Rey was involved in ceremoniously acknowledging.
Dominik Mysterio’s outspoken remarks about his father have added fuel to the public’s perception of their strained relationship. During an interview with Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Riju Dasgupta, Dominik provocatively criticized his father, questioning both his personal character and his mask-wearing tradition.
“I unfortunately lived with this man for 15+ years,” Dominik said. “He’s a deadbeat. He’s a terrible person. He’s not good. He’s ugly. That’s why he has to wear a mask. He has no hair. You guys are about the same height, so you got that going for you as far as being a fan. You got more hair than him, so that works. It’s a little gray, looks like his goatee. I just don’t like him. I don’t like the guy. You’re sitting there smiling. It seems like you’re just happy that I’m talking about him. But it’s okay, it is what it is,” he said. —Dominik Mysterio, WWE RAW Star
These remarks highlight the friction within the family and add to the complexity surrounding Rey Mysterio’s current status and legacy in WWE.
Rey Mysterio’s Current Status and Future Prospects
Rey Mysterio has not competed in WWE since April 18, following an injury that forced him out of action around WrestleMania 41. His absence leaves fans and commentators uncertain about the timing of his return, especially as his daughter embarks on her own wrestling journey. At 50 years old, Mysterio’s future in the ring remains an open question, with many speculating about whether he will make a comeback or transition into a mentoring role.
As Aalyah continues her WWE daughter training, Rey Mysterio’s evolving role in the industry may include supporting the next generation both inside and outside the ring. This shift could mark the beginning of a new chapter for the Mysterio family within WWE.
