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DOMINIK MYSTERIO CLAIMS SUPREMACY OVER FATHER'S ENTIRE WRESTLING LEGACY

WWE's Dominik Mysterio declares himself "the greatest Luchador in history." The AAA Mega Champion boasted about surpassing his father Rey's accomplishments and criticised him as a "deadbeat dad."

Dominik  Mysterio Claims Supremacy Over Father's Entire Wrestling Legacy
Dominik Mysterio with father Rey, a WWE Hall of Famer (WWE)

Dominik Mysterio considers himself the supreme luchador.

In an interview with actor Nick Turturro on Delivering Happiness, WWE Superstar and current AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio expressed confidence in his own excellence.

During the conversation, he explained the essence of Luchador culture to Turturro and, in line with his character, asserted that he reigns as the King and the finest Luchador in history.

“Dating back to the forties and fifties, countless wrestlers have emerged, but among them all, I stand as the King, the greatest!”

“I’ve only been involved for five years, right? There’s a Mexican wrestling promotion known as AAA. I went there and made a significant impact; I’m their leading champion, and the company has achieved unprecedented success thanks to me.”

Additionally, Dominik took a jab at Rey Mysterio, boasting that he has surpassed his ‘alleged’ father’s accomplishments in just five years.

“Currently, I’m the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion—though I just realised I lost the title—having held it for over 200 days. So, in a time frame less than ten years, I’ve achieved what my father—I’m not sure which one—took over twenty years to do.”

Dominik Mysterio Disoriented an ESPN Host While Criticising His 'Deadbeat Dad'


Dominik Mysterio doesn’t miss a chance to disparage his father, Rey Mysterio, and did so again during his appearance on ESPN First Take.

He maintained his character throughout the talk, impressing co-host Shae Cornette, who appeared taken aback when Dominik labelled his father a deadbeat.

“I’m not typically a fan of confronting my father, mainly because he exploits our relationship as parent and child,” Dominik claimed. “He uses our bond in ways that are inappropriate for a father, which is why I view him as the deadbeat he is. Just look at this (gestures to the screen). Who would kick their child like this? Someone should have called the police. That's abuse.”

FINAL CALL: THE SHOCKING TRUTH BEHIND CODY RHODES’ BATTLE FOR THE RHODES NAME

Why was Cody Rhodes banned from his own name? Explore the "awful" Stardust era and the legal war that led him back to WWE glory.

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Cody Rhodes spent years banned from using his own legendary last name

If you’ve followed Cody Rhodes for a while, you know he’s switched names more than once. The guy started as Cody Runnels, but eventually, he fought to get back the “Rhodes” name his dad—Dusty Rhodes—made famous. That road wasn’t exactly smooth.

Cody broke into WWE pretty young. In his early 20s, he joined their developmental system, and just days after turning 22, he wrestled his first match on “WWE Raw.” He wasn’t an instant headliner, but he showed up on TV a lot in those first years. Then, in 2014, things took a weird turn. Vince McMahon decided Cody should drop the Rhodes name and take up a new persona—Stardust. Suddenly, he’s in a sparkly getup, kind of echoing his stepbrother Dustin, who fans know as Goldust. Cody played along, but he’s called the whole Stardust thing “awful.” The storylines got more ridiculous, and finally, Cody had enough. He asked WWE to let him go in 2016, and they agreed. Only problem? He couldn’t use the Cody Rhodes name anymore—at least, not right away.

So, Cody hit the indie circuit. WWE owned “Cody Rhodes,” so he just went by Cody. Luckily, his team found a clever loophole.

Cody’s wife, Brandi, also left WWE around then. She’d worked as a ring announcer but never performed as “Brandi Rhodes,” so she was able to trademark the name herself. Just like that, Cody and Brandi Rhodes became a duo on the wrestling scene.

For a while, nobody really knew if Cody would ever get his last name back. WWE seemed unlikely to hand over the trademark, especially after Cody went and helped launch AEW. But in 2020, WWE gave it up. Cody finally snagged the rights to his name and could call himself Cody Rhodes again in AEW.

Maybe WWE was feeling generous, or maybe they just realised it was time, but it all worked out. Cody eventually left AEW and came back to WWE in 2022. Now, he’s one of their biggest stars—and the first Rhodes ever to win a world title in WWE. Pretty wild journey, honestly.

BULLY RAY AND BARON CORBIN CRITIQUE AUSTIN THEORY’S "VISION" FACTION DEBUT

Bully Ray doesn't hold back! Discover why the WWE legend thinks Austin Theory’s new "The Vision" persona feels forced and fake.

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Austin Theory’s new gimmick is failing to look natural.

Bully Ray didn’t hold back when he talked about Austin Theory’s new attitude on WWE TV. He thinks Theory’s tough-guy act just isn’t clicking—it feels forced.

On "Busted Open," Baron Corbin (who used to go by Bishop Dyer in WWE) actually had some good things to say about Theory. He likes Theory’s look and his athletic ability, but the whole “angry face” thing? He’s not buying it. Corbin pointed out that ever since Theory was unmasked as the mystery man and joined "The Vision" on the December 29 episode of "Raw," he’s been trying a little too hard with that scowl. Bully Ray agreed completely.

Ray broke it down: “Honestly, this is a huge opportunity for Austin Theory. It’s a great faction for him. But when I watched him in the ring last night with Heyman and the crew, I couldn’t stop staring at his hands. One was clenched in a fist; the other was kind of halfway there. His face had that forced tough look—like he was trying to play the part but not really feeling it. The body language said it all: ‘I’m not comfortable; I’m just trying to look tough.’ And when you’re trying too hard in wrestling, it never looks natural.”

Ray also said that maybe he and Corbin pick up on this stuff more than most. They know what it’s like to be legit tough, so they can spot when someone’s faking it—like Theory, who looks nervous and under pressure. People used to say Theory was Vince McMahon’s next big thing, but since Triple H took over, he hasn’t really taken off. Still, with this new run alongside The Vision and Paul Heyman guiding him, things could turn around. Heyman has helped plenty of wrestlers find their groove. Theory just has to relax and stop forcing it.

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