Dominik Mysterio Explains Why He Loves Being a Heel – Dominik Mysterio has carved out a controversial yet successful path as one of WWE’s top heels, and during a recent interview with Netflix, the second-generation star opened up about why he prefers playing the bad guy.
For Dominik, portraying a heel gives him the freedom to be bolder in his performances and push the limits of what’s acceptable on WWE television.
“I enjoy being a bad guy. I feel like I have more liberty in what I can do, say, and get away with. I feel like I’m pushing the boundaries a little bit more,” Mysterio said. “This might sound terrible, but kids and their dads will show up to events and I’m like, ‘Is that your dad? He’s probably a deadbeat too.’ So it’s just getting to have more fun with them other than being a good guy.”
Dominik’s heel persona, often mocking both his father and the fans, has become one of the most talked-about transformations in WWE in recent years. It also marks a deliberate departure from the legacy of his legendary father, Rey Mysterio.
“I’ve witnessed that my whole life with my dad. I wanted to do something different with the Mysterio name,” he explained.
Reflecting on his early days in WWE, Dominik credits his father with providing a strong foundation for his development in the ring. Being paired with Rey during the first few years of his career was a key advantage.
“Starting off with him by my side was a huge cheat code. The man’s been in this business for 30-plus years now, so being able to have him ringside for my first couple of matches — he was literally guiding me, yelling at me, [telling me] what to do, how to do it,” Dominik said. “That was very helpful for me to grow and learn in-ring. But being able to get away from it and realizing what I can do on my own, it’s almost like removing the training wheels off the bike. Once I realized I no longer needed them, it was game time.”
Dominik Mysterio’s evolution from Rey’s protégé to a standout heel in Judgment Day continues this weekend at WrestleMania 41, where he will challenge for the Intercontinental Championship in a high-stakes fatal four-way match.
Dominik Mysterio Explains Why He Loves Being a Heel
