Why Rey Mysterio wears a mask in WWE, according to Dominik Mysterio (Exclusive)

Modified Apr 04, 2025 17:43 GMT

Former WWE Champion Rey Mysterio [Image Credit: wwe.com]

Rey Mysterio has been one of WWE's most popular babyfaces over the last two decades. In an exclusive interview, Dominik Mysterio gave a unique in-character perspective on why his father wears a mask in the ring.

Luchadores often wear masks throughout their wrestling careers. In 1999, Rey Mysterio was forced to remove his mask after he and Konnan lost to Kevin Nash and Scott Hall at WCW SuperBrawl IX. Three years later, he began wearing a mask again after joining WWE.

Dominik Mysterio has feuded with his father on WWE television since 2022. Speaking to Sportskeeda Wrestling's Riju Dasgupta, he claimed the legendary wrestler only wears a mask because he is unattractive.

"I unfortunately lived with this man for 15+ years," Dominik said. "He's a deadbeat. He's a terrible person. He's not good. He's ugly. That's why he has to wear a mask. He has no hair. You guys are about the same height, so you got that going for you as far as being a fan. You got more hair than him, so that works. It's a little gray, looks like his goatee. I just don't like him. I don't like the guy. You're sitting there smiling. It seems like you're just happy that I'm talking about him. But it's okay, it is what it is." [10:15 – 10:53]

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Watch the video above to hear Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan discuss John Cena's heel turn, The Judgment Day's future, and more.

Dominik Mysterio claims "only kids like Rey Mysterio"

Earlier in the interview, Riju Dasgupta admitted he is a big fan of Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan's biggest rivals, Rey Mysterio and Rhea Ripley.

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According to the Judgment Day duo, Rey only appeals to children and should not be supported by adult wrestling fans.

"I think you should grow up," Morgan said, while Dominik added, "Yeah, yeah. Only kids like Rey Mysterio. It's because their brains aren't fully developed." [10:53 – 11:00]

Mysterio also addressed the possibility of receiving a new tag team partner if he leaves The Judgment Day.

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Danny Hart is a journalist who has been reporting on pro wrestling (WWE) at Sportskeeda since 2017. He grew up as a massive fan of football/soccer and wrestling, leading him to pursue a career in sports journalism.

Before assuming his current role, Hart worked as a football writer at Goal.com between 2009 and 2016. He prides himself on writing original content that is fact-based and highly accurate. Hart thoroughly proofreads his work before submitting it and relies only on credible sources for information.

Hart’s favorite pro wrestler is The Undertaker. He admires the 2022 WWE Hall of Famer’s ability to reinvent his character and remain relevant across his decades-long career. If given the keys to WWE’s creative department, he would bring back The Phenom for a farewell bout against AJ Styles in a stadium full of fans. Not only that, but he would love to have the multi-time world champion’s greatest rivals seated at ringside for the spectacle.

When not watching and covering sports, Hart enjoys long-distance running, playing video games, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts.

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