In an unexpected sportsmanship exhibition, Damien’s priest offered a sincere congratulations to Dominic Mysterio, the former judge’s stable, following Dom’s Intercontinental Championship victory at WrestleMania 41.
He spoke to the unlikely Adrian Hernandez shortly after the sinful street battle with Drew McIntyre, but the priest refused to hesitate when asked about Mysterio’s championship victory.
“Congratulations. I know all hatred and everything, but at first there was love, do you know what I mean? It was like my brother,” the priest softened noticeably when his tone argued about his former faction members.
Despite the turbulent history following the collapse of Judgment Day, the priest revealed that he always respects Mysterio’s abilities in the ring.
“Yes, things happened and we went back and forth, but I always thought his world was a performer, and this was inevitable,” he added.
This general approval is like a surprise given the bitter feud that occurred between the two following the collapse of the faction. Judgment Day, once one of the WWE’s most dominant groups, broke earlier this year in pursuit of individual success.
Mysterio’s InterContinental Championship victory represents his first single title in WWE. This is a key milestone in the evolution of his career from Rey Mysterio’s son to Championship Caliber Performer.
The priest’s comments do not necessarily indicate an imminent reconciliation, but they suggest a level of respect that transcends their on-screen hostility. Their approval of “brother-like” relationships provides an interesting glimpse into the complex dynamics between performers that once lined up.
For now, it appears that both superstars are focusing on their individual paths. Mysterio follows the loss of his WrestleMania and begins his reorganization as an intercontinental champion.
