Rey Mysterio, a Hall of Famer, is one of the most loved wrestlers in history. But his son, Dominik Mysterio, has taken a very different path as a “heel” character in wrestling.
While heel characters are expected to be disliked, many of them still gain a lot of fans. However, Dominik’s title as the most hated wrestler of the year, shows just how much his character gets under people’s skin.
Dominik Mysterio, a rising WWE star, has been named Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s (PWI) “Most Hated Wrestler of the Year” for 2024. Known as “Dirty Dom,” he has fully embraced being a villain, gaining boos from fans and respect from wrestling experts.
Dominik’s journey as a top “heel” started with his role in the Judgment Day faction, where he teamed up with Rhea Ripley to create chaos. His feud with his father, WWE legend Rey Mysterio, added even more drama, leading to a big match at WrestleMania XL Night 1.
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Dominik had a chance to win fans over, but his betrayal of Rhea Ripley made things worse. PWI said, “Just when you thought that Dominik Mysterio couldn’t be any more despised, he started making out with Liv Morgan on worldwide television. And so, last year’s Most Hated Wrestler repeats this “honor” in 2024.”
Since he helped Liv Morgan win the WWE Women’s Championship, the hate he gets has been hard to beat, making him one of the most hated characters in WWE.
Dominik Mysterio talks about his mission
Things are not going well with Dominik Mysterio at the moment, especially after Liv Morgan lost his championship during RW’s Netflix debut. Dominik attempted to reconcile with Ripley, but she left him lying in the ring.
Despite the rough night, Dominik’s got big plans. On “Busted Open Radio,” he talked about the hate he gets from fans and how he uses it to shape his legacy—and his dad’s.
“There’s nothing to hate me for,” Dominik said with anger. “People say, ‘You’re Rey Mysterio’s son.’ Who’s Rey Mysterio? I’m the greatest Mysterio of all time.”
Later, he softened his words, saying his goal is to prove he’s the greatest Mysterio and take the family name to new heights. “I really want to cement myself here as the greatest Mysterio of all time, because…you say the name Rey Mysterio, and all these accolades and thoughts come up.”
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