Do Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio get along in real life?

By Ali Hammad April 01, 2024 13:37

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Fans have kept up with the ups and downs of professional wrestlers Rey Mysterio and his son Dominik Mysterio. Sitting in a ladder match for custody 2002, Dominik headlining Raw NXT and SmackDown all within the same week -- we have seen this father-son duo become what it is today forever.

The Father-Son Relationship Of Rey And Dominik Mysterio

Being the son of a wrestling legend like Rey Mysterio leaves Dominik operating in his father's shadow. As for the younger Mysterio, it's been a long process of trying to get out from under his father's considerable shadow and contribute towards making WWE's future safe with fresh talent.

While they portray on-screen rivals on behalf of scripted storylines, their real-life relationship must be different from the characters followers see them play out on television.

Cross feuds are never the same as they used to be. But last September, Dominik upended their family's on-screen narrative with an unexpected heel turn at The Clash at the Castle event -- and it soon gave rise to speculation as to what might be happening off-camera.

The WWE Universe saw a family betray at this event, and it marked the beginning of what became an entertainingly unpredictable chapter in Mysterio lore – siblings built into their professional conflict.

Insights from Rey Mysterio

Publicly, Rey Mysterio's comments have given fans glimpses into the way he treats his son in real life. Speaking to Wesh 2 News, Rey said he was proud of Dominik's character growth and suggested that their onscreen rivalry is scripted for entertainment only.

With Rey recognizing that Dominik is trying to make a name for himself and create his legacy, it added an admirable paternal dynamic not seen in the scripted storyline on TV.

The Role of Rhea Ripley

His dating WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Rhea Ripley has been a key part of Dominik's character development on-screen.

However, it is important to point out that their off-screen relationship has been nothing but platonic despite the incredible chemistry they share on screen. Dominik and Rhea both have real-life partners, too, showing that the scripted stories are separated from their everyday lives.

How Their Rivalry Changed On-Screen

They play a key role in the ongoing, scripted rivalry between Rey and Dominik that often involves playful jabs as well as intense confrontations to entertain all of WWE.

However, as much as these are some drama-filled storylines, it is equally important to note that a lot of artistry and commitment goes into Rey's character son Dominik the wrestler play compared to how they may be in real life.

The Humorous Twist

The scripted feuds have been both comical & unpredictable, much to fans' delight, and have also given depth to their on-screen characters.

Much of the scripted back-and-forth between Dominik and Rhea comes off as comedic, but that's no knock on their performances; quite the opposite actually — part of that versatility out with a clear hint at creativity.

The WWE has done its part in creating interesting, comedic stories where Rey and Dominik Mysterio as the son vs father angle but between their scripted lives in-ring persona/concept of each other on TV to who they are outside we must separate the two aspects.

Rey Mysterio pays respect to Dominik's career and it can be seen, that the two share a bond like no other off-screen aspect of their lives.

In the end, this complexity in their relationship speaks to both wrestlers' professionalism and dedication to entertaining wrestling fans all over for whatever time they had together as a couple.