Dominik Mysterio is intensifying his ongoing family clash with his father, Rey Mysterio, accusing him of “abuse” and saying he should have reported it to the police. Their conflict dates back to September 2022 at Clash at the Castle, when Dom antagonized Rey and WWE Hall of Famer Edge. The Mysterio family has portrayed Dominik as “disowned” on screen since he joined Rhea Ripley and the Judgment Day faction three years ago. This storyline included Dom being arrested for “ruining Thanksgiving” at the family home before eventually reconciling with Rey in the ring.
Their rivalry included a singles match at WrestleMania 39 and continued with Rey teaching Dom a lesson at the 2023 Show of Shows. Despite their feud, they also teamed up at WrestleMania 40. Recently, on Monday’s RAW, Rey intervened to assist John Cena and Sheamus against Dom and Judgment Day members Finn Balor and JD McDonough in a six-man tag match that ended with Team Cena’s victory. During an ESPN appearance, Dom reflected on the bout and accused Rey of abusing him, saying, “I don’t like to fight with my father, because he likes to take advantage of me being his son… I should have called the police. This is abuse.”
Now, Dom must set aside his family issues to focus on his upcoming WWE Intercontinental Championship rematch against John Cena at Survivor Series: WarGames on November 29 in San Diego, California—his hometown. Given the location, it seems Rey might have an interest in disrupting Dom’s night.
Dom won’t be Cena’s final opponent as Cena concludes his career in the main event on December 13, but this feud represents the last rivalry for the 17-time world champion before his temporary retirement. In an ESPN interview, Dom expressed gratitude for winning three of Cena’s last four WWE matches but stopped short of conceding defeat to the WWE legend, saying, “We are excited to put the final nail in his coffin.” Cena, a fan of Dom and the AAA Mega Champion, has praised his future potential while cautioning him about possible missteps ahead of their Survivor Series rematch.
Fan Take: This escalating Mysterio family drama adds a deeply personal layer to WWE storytelling that keeps fans emotionally invested beyond the usual in-ring action. Dominik’s rising status and his high-profile feud with legends like John Cena promise to shape the sport’s future with exciting new rivalries and compelling narratives.
