Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is one of the very best wrestlers in the world. It can be argued that he is the best heel in the business. However, some believe that Dominik Mysterio might have a say in that regard.
Dominik Mysterio started his career as a generic babyface, winning the tag team titles alongside his father, Rey Mysterio. However, since joining forces with the Judgment Day, his performances as a heel character have seen fans appreciate him tremendously.
Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio was one of the most anticipated clashes on the WrestleMania 39 card. The Master of the 619 came out on top, much to the crowd's delight. Dominik and Damien Priest ambushed Rey and Bad Bunny on RAW after WrestleMania. Priest even put the rapper through the commentators' table.
When the Judgment Day came out on WWE SmackDown, the crowd drowned out Dominik with heavy boos. It was a testament to his excellent heel work over the last few months, and fans on Twitter showered him with praise.
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WWE legend Teddy Long spoke about Dominik vs. Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 39
Many fans expected Dominik Mysterio to overcome his father at the Showcase of the Immortals. However, Rey Mysterio came out on top after assists from Legado Del Fantasma and Bad Bunny.
Speaking on The Wrestling Time Machine with Bill Apter and Mac Davis, Teddy Long stated that Dominik would have benefitted more had he come out on top in Hollywood.
"I thought Rey puts him [Dominik Mysterio] over, tax the rate right at the end, they kind of break that up, and get them out of there. Then maybe on RAW that Monday Night, they are talking to Rey about you went down with your son, how does it feel, get some comments, and here comes Dominik again, drops him right in the interview set. That's how you get real heat," Long said. [From 10:44 to 11:06]
While fans' reception towards Dominik was initially inconsistent, he has improved and gotten over with the WWE Universe. While he has been a champion before, he is yet to win a singles title.
A future feud for the United States or Intercontinental Championship could be the next step for the talented youngster.