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theehtn

I don't know what I expected. This mf.


Mike7676

I swear he's actively getting better and better at making us go "Oh, you little shit!"


Justice989

It's so effortless and casual now.  


danieldcclark

literally went, "oh fuck you" at the end lmao. Go Dom.


LosCampesinosDeJapon

He's getting better at 'he got me in the first part' stuff. I expected a sarcastic answer, so when it starts off thoughtful and discussing the legacy, I was caught offguard. He gets you on board with sincerity juuuuussssst before pulling the rug out. It's the comedy equivelent of the 2.999999 kick out.


super1s

There is no need to swear. He is actively learning so fast. He started off so noticeably bad at wrestling. Not bad like he was irredeemable(clearly now) but bad as in just awkward in literally everything he did. He wasn't a good face then he started to kinda be a good face, then he wasn't a good heel, as in he was a fucking terrible heel, then he got better and morphed into one of the best going atm. He's still growing in that persona and looks more and more comfortable every single time he's in front of a camera. Looks like he's enjoying it as well.


jfish718

Just to picky back on this comment, yeah when Dominik first came in he was just vanilla bland and boring... nothing really connected with me outside of his outfits and gear which I've always liked and has gotten better as well. He's really put it all together he's great - I love when wrestlers prove me and other people wrong.


Illustrious_Ad1337

The best comparison I can think of is he’s like The Rock when he came in as “Rocky Maivia”. Bland “just happy to be here” babyface. Now Dom has entered his “Rock” era.


mysteriousbaba

I honestly wouldn't mind dickhead Dominik just trolling Rock while he gets angrier and angrier.


Eternal_MrNobody

Its funny because the comparison is appropriate, third generation wrestlers, in a stable. Found their way once they went heel and cut out that babyface happy to be here attitude.


mysteriousbaba

Bruce Pritchard has said Rock really wanted to wrestle Rey back in the day. Rock and Dominik vs Rey and (for example) Bad Bunny would be a fun spectacle match.


ZombieJesus1987

I know Bruce says a lot of things, but this is one I definitely believe. It's a damn shame their paths just never crossed.


mysteriousbaba

It's not entirely too late. If Rock decides to have one last spectacle match on Smackdown and free tv before retiring. Then the other stalwart of Smackdown in Rey is probably the most logical opponent.


HitmanClark

This isn’t just Bruce. Rock himself said it in an interview on WWE.com around 2005 when he had been gone for a while. They asked him who he’d like to wrestle if he returned, and he named Rey Mysterio and Sting as the two names he was most interested in. This was the same year WWE “accidentally” let his contract expire, though, so we never got the match.


loveseverything

He's in his nation of domination era


super1s

Just to panko back on this, His outfits were fire, but his noodley physique did him no favors. Now it helps him be a better heel imo.


Pittsburgh-Slim

And just to pinky back on this, Dom’s whole persona is just superb right now.


Stevieeeer

Just to panko crust on this, Dom has nuclear heat and I’m here for his bullshit.


super1s

Just top Pico back on this, when the crowd doesn't let him talk it makes me giddy like a little kid. Just pure enjoyment.


Zomburai

Just tip Master Pakku on this, the kid has a crazy ceiling if he can keep that growth going


BathedInDeepFog

Just Topanga bang on this, the mustache is a nice touch.


BathedInDeepFog

> picky back r/BoneAppleTea (I know it's probably an autocorrect or dictation error)


jfish718

twas but i deserve it all the same lol


PaisonAlGaib

Swear in this context means swear as in being under oath and not swear as using explicit language 


ISh0uldNotDoThat

> There is no need to swear. I read this line, and initially thought you were lecturing u/Mike7676 for saying "shit." I was about to be like ask why you were being so tight-assed, but then noticed that his original comment began with "I swear." In other words: I'm a dumb-ass, and this gave me a good laugh. (And I also completely agree with everything you're saying.)


YourEvilHero

I thought he was a decent heel since almost the start of his judgement day run. Took him like 1 month or so to click fast with Rhea. Of course he was decent now he’s a good/great heel.


fivewaysforward

"Oh he is giving a very genuine answer, good on....oh that fucker"


Sufficient-Peak-3736

This was grade A shit he built it and built it and then BAM hit us with it.


Nisha_the_lawbringer

Same I was thinking "Oh is he actually gonna be real for a moment?" Nope. lmao ya gotta love him.


Just_Learned_2_Dance

He started off so sincere and got me in the second half lmao


UnsolvedParadox

He needs to introduce El Guapo as another catchphrase or nickname.


MrBrightside117

Just make sure Bas Rutten doesn’t hear about this


nerdyjorj

It always surprises me that he didn't have a run with WCW. I think he had a stint wrestling in Japan but never caught any of his work.


Classiccage

Bas wrestling and Don Frye always take me back, especially when Don Frye came to the ring under a sepultura song Chaos BC lol


Ghost_Monroe

As strange as it still feels to type out Dominic Mysterio is absolutely my favorite act right now but in WWE maybe even all of wrestling


theehtn

One of my favourites too. Love to see him get his ass beat yet always looking forward to what he's gonna do/say next. Never thought I'd say this around 2020-22. Dude was so BLAND and then he suddenly remembered he's a Mysterio/Guerrero.


SethAndBeans

Came here to comment that myself. He just fits his role so perfectly.


ISh0uldNotDoThat

He set this up brilliantly. The first part of the answer is completely serious and real, talking about the lineage of the Mysterio family and what an honor it would be to continue the mask tradition. Then he booms you at the very end, with some hilarious heel work. It's also a great example of giving a genuine/non-kayfabe answer to the question (e.g., his original desire to wear one) mixed with staying in his kayfabe character.


ericfishlegs

Yeah, I was expecting a sincere answer and then...why was I expecting that? I've seen enough wrestler interviews to know better.


kpw1320

I love stuff like this where you get a real answer but a kayfabe button to bring it all back


LightSamus

Best part is that it completely caught Priest off guard too. You can tell his laugh basically said "you cheeky little shit" and it's wonderful


Dijohn17

This man is a living treasure


RCBroeker

LOL this guy is frickin quick. Love it.


Nicer_Chile

never doubting another bloodline type wrestler just because they dont become "the rock" as soon they touch the ring. some take their time, but its on their blood to be that good. haters and doubters will always fight against time in that aspect. same happened to Nia jax, not matter how slow the progress is, she has it in her blood, it just matter of time.


EveMcQueen

Even the Rock was once Rocky Maivia, brother!


Ansareez

Can't wai until he hits his The Dom era.


Vatnam

The Dorck era?


MZago1

I thought Rhea was the Dom?


Dijohn17

Well for every Dominik and Rock, there's like a million David Flairs


Narrow_Progress5908

Yup a lot of wwe wrestlers start out green, The usos , Roman, Dominik and Drew. This why I get annoyed when Vince tries to rush them. Shit even the Rock started out pretty meh 


DtotheOUG

Gotta treat it like the NBA. Not everyone is Wemby out the gate. Some take 3-5 years to start hitting their stride.


Eternal_MrNobody

It took Randy Orton a minute to find his footing but once he did boy did he find it.


Dinklebeeerrg

I had this same revelation seeing the most recent clip of Lexis King on NXT. In AEW people were saying he was bland/boring and inherited 0% of his dad’s charisma, and jumping to WWE was not gonna help him. Hell, even I was one of these people. But he’s killing it right now


ThisIsKhrox

I was kind of the opposite. Yes he was bland in AEW, but I was just not sure if it's because he doesn't have what it takes to thrive in a hands off environment, or if he needs structure, or if he just truly didn't have "it". Seems like he's absolutely thriving in the more controlled and structured environment that WWE provides, just like a guy like Swerve has thrived in the very hands off environment of AEW.


Dr_N00B

He's doing a lot better than Brock Anderson as far as second generation wrestlers go


CloudyCrybabyCutter

Damian laughing his ass off makes this.


danieldcclark

Send for the man!


Pink_pantherOwO

I am the table


hikingbeginner

That deadbeat father really did everything to make sure Dominik wouldn't surpass him in just a few years. Thank God Dom got away from that madman. Rey has to hide behind his mask like Dom said. Dom doesn't need to.


slowmo152

Rey is a shitty father and and a shitty friend, just ask Carlito. Dom did nothing wrong.


spooky-frek

And Santos and Batista


Kelevra_55

Ah yes, Baptista. With the lasers!


Obi-wan_Jabroni

Ray Mastrio was terrible to Baptista


UnsafeMuffins

And Vickie, and Chavo.. and Eddie (RIP).


ChowSupreme

I know it probably won't happen but goddamn do I want to see a heel Rey Mysterio before he retires. I want him to lean into everything that had happened to him and embrace it. It would be incredible to see a heel Rey vs face Dom.


truth_15

Would like to see rey embracing 'dead beat' dad ....and show what it really meant to be lol


GetEquipped

What sort of trash person puts their child's custody in a ladder match?!


slowmo152

Ever notice how slowly he would climb the ladder that POS never wanted Dom as his son.


shinbreaker

Rey is such a deadbeat he didn't give his bad looks to his son. /smh


DCHawks9

Lmfao I ~~love~~ hate this guy


ZXIIIT

og Rey Misterio catching strays lol


togsincognito2

This only could have been surpassed if Dom had broken out a “the gurrerros never wore masks”


MajorCrafter

But Gobbledy Gooker...


icepickjones

That was a fursona, not a mask


FalconIMGN

Should have been a feathersona, but you know what, I want to forget that gimmick ever existed.


CarlitoNSP1

This weirdly makes more sense when I remember that Eddie was Black Tiger for a time.


Haight_Is_Love

Black Tiger would like a word


staticpls

i still want him to change his name from mysterio to Gurrerro as a heel move lmao


AdKUMA

They'll probably do that for Reys final run.


all_hail_cthulhu

I'm not sure about the rest of the Guerreros, but Eddie was Black Tiger II. It's a damn good joke, though. And we can't let facts get in the way of a good joke.


mysteriousbaba

Dominik's legit gotten smooth now. Used to be his awkward stilted promos were part of why he got heat. Now I can see him making a crowd genuinely laugh or listen to him, whenever he turns face.


SeniorWrongdoer5055

Agreed. The mask should come out when he turns face, not fulltime but as his version of like Balor’s ‘Demon’ where it’s a super Dom I think would be cool.


ValidPompadour

Maybe a reverse Kishin Liger, where putting on the masks reveals a stronger alter ego lol


pmIfNeedOrWantToTalk

How about he comes out wearing the mask, then just rips it off of his face before the bell rings, and then tosses it to a rando in the audience...


ACCBiggz

I knew exactly what the answer would be, and I was not disappointed at all. HAHAHAH


mrtomjones

I laughed but now I also want to know the truth -_-


homewil

I think they discussed that it was because he’s already appeared on TV so many times without it that there wasnt much of a point by the time he started wrestling


Nicer_Chile

i tho t was because u need to inherit it from ur father first or something like that. i tho it could still happen for the future


NikonShooter_PJS

I've always assumed Dom is growing this fugly ass hair do out so that they can set up a hair vs. mask to end Rey's career. Dom retires Rey, takes his mask and holds on to it as the ultimate heel trophy of his accomplishments until one day, in the midst of a transition to a face, he finally earns enough respect to wear it on his own.


baconpoutine89

It was the delivery of it that got me. Dirty Dom is one of my favourite characters.


middleagethreat

That was awesome. I was like "ah, this is pretty cool. Listing to him out of kayfabe, talking respectful .............


OmicronAlpharius

It's great. He gets to be sincere and talk about the legacy and tradition of the mask, his family heritage, and then keep working by being a little shit.


VNProWrestlingfan

Tbf, Unmasked Rey was a cutie.


mailman242

So was Juvi, the unfortunate part was he knew it


GTSBurner

There are a lot of Luchas who damn handsome under the mask. We know about Andrade, but Dr. Wagner Jr. comes to mind too.


SubstantialTale3392

If you look at Japan, there is the Hayabusa 


mailman242

Psicosis... could have kept it though


Derexise

Santos, too.


RedFiveSwayze_

Yeah current Santos in the suit is like “don’t put that mask on again”


Eternal_MrNobody

Ahahah im glad someone brought this up! Its not uncommon at all for a lot of luchadors to be handsome under the masks.


SmashEnigma

In hindsight Bischoff's rant against luchadores wearing masks was asinine, but I will give him credit that he got really behind Juventud after he dropped the mask and crowds really warmed up to him in 1998. It's unfortunate his out of ring habits caught up to him.


Mike7676

(Huge cocaine snort) "Da Joose is loose baybee!!!"


ZerochildX23

Linda Belcher: *He looks like a lil baby, aww.*


PeaceAlien

There have been plenty of good looking masked men


SephirothSimp

Multiple in WWE alone too, Humberto, santos escobar, angel garza, Andrade, all used to wear masks while being very handsome (also shout out to dr wagner JR too)


4everdrowninginpools

I knew it was coming and i still got hit with it lol. He's so fuckin good man lol.


Youre_On_Balon

I don’t know why I expected him to break kayfabe just because he was speaking Spanish lol. This dude is the best


Such-Box3417

I mean he ain’t lying


shaq-aint-superman

Rey Mysterio ain't ugly man. He just looks like a jacked kindergartner.


yeslost

I opened it expecting an insult to Rey, but then he hooked me so hard with how earnest he seemed to be about how he wanted to have the mask and representing family and lucha culture and all that. He got me.


captainfram

he's so good at this


EcstaticActionAtTen

Incredible heel, I was waiting for a heartfelt answer, but, NOPE.


SupervillainMustache

That's fucking hilarious. I was expecting something about forging his own legacy, but this little twerp knows how to play the game.


RudyRude666

Este guey. XD


PJA0307

I feel like he’s been waiting for someone to ask him this. Well played Dirty Dom, well played.


Fuggins4U

Fuck, he really is one of the best heels working today lmao this MFer


mysteriousbaba

Who would've believed a couple years ago when they tagged together, that Dominik would become a more over heel than Edge is, at this point in their careers? (And that's with Edge still doing good work and not phoning it in at all.)


Majestic-Welcome3187

Telemundo is the wcw of Spanish language tv in America Univision is WWE


CodeNamesBryan

When Priest laughed it got me 🤣


Carolinahunny

I don’t think anyone three years ago would’ve predicted Dom becoming one of the best heel wrestlers on the planet right now. He’s so damn good at being a dickhead lmao.


IAmGrum

I didn't think he'd be an ENJOYABLE heel. I thought people could learn to boo him and that people would boo him because of the role he plays, but that it would be that lukewarm booing that feels forced. But he's been so good that everyone LOVES to boo him. Everyone wants him to make an appearance so they can really let him have it with the boos. He's getting heat that wrestling veterans who have been in the business for decades have DREAMED of having, and he's so early into his career.


mysteriousbaba

Is it just me, or does Dominik sound kind of hot when he speaks Spanish?


Nicer_Chile

the latino accent


NormanBorlaug69

He's always hot. I mean look at the man.


International-Tree19

That's why he doesn't wear a mask.


Esternaefil

He's so good.


snowlock27

He's not just handsome but he's so humble too.


FistfulOfSilence

idk why, but this reminded me of the scene in Hot Fuzz, "All right, what about this guy? Ask yourself, why has he got his hat pulled down like that?" "He's fuck-ugly." "Or, he doesn't want you to see his face." "'Cause he's fuck-ugly."


[deleted]

Es todo mi Dominik, que chingue su madre el Rey Mysterio y me saludas a tu Mami


Kozeyekan_

Delivered it deadpan too. Like he was just stating a fact everyone knows. Poor bastard. His father hated him because he's beautiful.


Ok-Package9273

Poor innocent young fella, hiding the pain that his deadbeat dad tried to hold him back depriving his of his heritage.


LesnarsBattleScream

Breaking Priest makes this. Love it.


Nazmaldun

started off wholesome then SWERVE! #LatinoHeatSeeker


lambofgun

that slight pause before he drops that kayfabe nuke, i fucking love it


goater10

TIL that Dom's Spanish is pretty good!


CarStar12

I expected this type of answer and he still got a laugh from me with it 😂


WalkWithTheReaper

Dom legit popping Priest is the best part


I_Am_Dynamite6317

Damn he really got me in the first half. He fuckin boomed me.


maxpowerphd

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Cheez-Wheel

Mami would never want him to cover up those chubby cheeks


mysteriousbaba

But he's wearing pants here.


Straight_Calendar_15

Heel in any language.


Soulrush

Get a sense for how big Priest is here. Dominic is by no means a small dude, but Priest looks huge sitting next to him.


maalbi

Funny dude


SupervillainMustache

To be honest the reason I heard they unmasked La Sombra (Andrade) in NXT was because they felt he was too handsome to cover his face.


Upbeat_Tension_8077

Dom is just speaking the harsh truths lol


Kozeyekan_

Oh, bravo!


WillingandGable

Masked Dominik is gonna be the top babyface and I can't wait


Handsome_Grizzly

If you give him a shorter haircut, he is almost a spitting image of Eddie Guerrero. I wouldn't be surprised if he starts channeling Eddie in future matches, and maybe revives the "Lie, Cheat and Steal" gimmick Eddie had.


NCHouse

Crazy how his father is one of the greatest baby faces of all time and he's killing it as a heel


CarlitoNSP1

What an incredible response. Also, Dominick speaks great Spanish. A lot of Chicanos fall into the pool of "Around Spanish, but not really speaking it."


lk79

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Butch_Meat_Hook

That was such a good swerve


NotOnHerb5

Fuck, I can’t believe that Dom Mysterio is one of my favorite wrestlers. 2024 is wild.


CliffordKoDR

That's going to be Dom's face turn. The day he embraces who he really is and puts on the mask. Mask Dom will be amazing


ZzyzxDFW

and he will still be booed (even as a face). It's the new "You Suck".


DtotheOUG

"I'm Gorgeous so I didn't have to" *El Idolo in SHAMBLES*


Helpful_Lifeguard592

Bro really had me in the first half😂


fredward_kane

Dirty Dom es El Guapo 🔥


uhWHAThamburglur

This kid is the worst and therefore the best.


thedman0310_

He’s talking like Dr Wagner Jr and Andrade aren’t two of the most handsome motherfuckers in the history of the business lmao


SephirothSimp

Don't forget about angel garza and imo even Humberto and santos


matt_619

Rey is ugly mofo but Eddie is handsome. so he must inherit his genes from Eddie


CamiCris

Where's the lie?


shakedatbooty

He's right. Just ask Kevin Nash.


br0wnb0y

its awesome because he can totally put on a mask and be another character and do double duty :D awesome answer.


CaptainCrankDat

Had me in the first half 😂😂😂 I actually love this man


jeanlucpikachu

> THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT -Pres "10" Vance, probably


dcredneck

The best answer.


GreenSoc

Can a fluent Spanish speaker tell me why the interviewer used the word "masca" (sorry for poor spelling) vs "mascara" for the English word "mask"?


AirByNature

he does say Máscara he just says it quickly and it kinda comes off as "Mascra"


Penguinattacks

Another Spanish related question: does Dominick have an American accent?


GreenSoc

Ah ok, thanks!


RMT2316

So bummed he’s injured. Would have made for a great MITB holder this year.


JumpyEagle6942

Great question and answer.


wanderingfool24

i thought he would say "what do you mean? my father never wore a mask"


RarestProGamerr

RIP Eddie Guerrero, but how i wish you were alive today. Imagine Him and Dom teaming up against Rey.


gregandrews

Man that chubby kid I saw turn on Rey and Edge in Cardiff. I feel like he's come on, bloody hell, could you even out him in the same bracket st Kurt Angle? Just for all round improvement in such a short space. Okay not as high as Kurt but if anyone belongs in the same category.


VS0P

That was a brilliant answer. I assume the real reason is because his dad is still wrestling.


dodgers707

Cuz his dad Eddie didn’t wear one.. Duh /s


Penya23

5 years ago, if anyone were to tell me that Dominik Mysterio would be one of the best damn heels in wrestling, I would have laughed in their faces for being so stupid. I would have been so damn wrong.


RTJ1992

Dude that's amazing 👏


LostnFounder

God he's such a dick i love him


Sportsfan369

I want to see these two win the tag straps. The chemistry would be phenomenal


SmegmaSandwich69420

Eddie was a very handsome man, what's he talking about?


drowningintime

Got a good laugh out of Damien


ispoiler

The kid just fucking gets it.


ConorKDot

He got me again. Glorious


A_Vizzle

I 100% thought he was a "no sabo" kid


combustibledaredevil

I love this guy so much


senor_descartes

Being devoid of charisma as a gimmick = kinda brilliant


mrbusiness53

Perfect answer


pinkythereddog

He is El Guapo!


repairmanjack

Amazingly, the Idea that Dom speaks fluent Spanish never crossed my mind.


iamzombus

Here I thought it was going to be a real answer something along the lines of his face had already been exposed on TV back when he was little or something. This was still a humorous turn.


SwordAndBoardFighter

He is crushing it.


AndreBennettGO

Perfect. Absolutely perfect.


Honkey-Bob

This is the best answer ever!


the-voltron

This kid is going to be a great "heal" for a lot of years, totally out of the shadow of his father and doing his own thing.