In a recent turn of events, WWE legend Rey Mysterio has made a bold statement about his own son, Dominik Mysterio. The father-son duo, both prominent figures in the wrestling world, continue to be at odds over recent comments made by Dominik.
Rey Mysterio is set to defend his WWE United States Championship against Santos Escobar on the upcoming episode of SmackDown.
The anticipation for this match is high, but it’s the off-ring drama that has caught everyone’s attention.
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The Controversial Comments from a WWE Legend
During an appearance on WWE’s The Bump, Rey Mysterio expressed his displeasure towards comments made by his son, Dominik Mysterio, the NXT North American Champion.
Dominik had remarked on how it was sad for his father to be trying to win a title when he himself had recently become the North American champion.
Rey Mysterio responded firmly, stating, “I was actually reading one of Dom’s comments saying how sad it was for me to have to try and win a title when he had just become North American champion, and I’ll tell you what…if I see him, I’ll slap him right in the face for saying that, because it’s not true. I don’t feel that way. The opportunity was given and I took advantage of it, just like he did.”
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A Potential Father vs. Son Showdown?
The tension between the two doesn’t stop there. Rey Mysterio hinted at the possibility of a Title vs. Title bout with his son.
He mentioned, “At the end of the day, if we come to bump shoulders again, and he’s still champion and I’m still champion, I would not mind putting this title against his title on the line.”
This potential match-up could be one for the ages, pitting father against son in a battle for supremacy.
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Rey Mysterio’s Legacy
Rey Mysterio, whose real name is Óscar Gutiérrez, has had a storied career in wrestling. He was known as Rey Mysterio Jr. during his tenures with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Standing at 5’6″ and weighing 175 lbs, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the ring, earning the title “King of Mystery” in Spanish.
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FAQ
- Who is Rey Mysterio?
- Rey Mysterio, born Óscar Gutiérrez on 12/11/1974, is a renowned WWE wrestler known for his time in ECW and WCW as Rey Mysterio Jr.
- What did Dominik Mysterio comment about his father?
- Dominik remarked that it was sad for Rey Mysterio to be trying to win a title when he himself had recently become the North American champion.
- How did Rey Mysterio respond to Dominik’s comments?
- Rey Mysterio expressed his intent to slap Dominik in the face if he saw him, refuting the comments and stating he took the opportunity presented to him, just as Dominik did.
- Is there a potential match between Rey and Dominik Mysterio?
- Rey Mysterio hinted at a possible Title vs. Title bout with his son if both remain champions.
