A Feud Rooted in Legacy
Rey Mysterio took on his son Dominik in a highly anticipated match at WrestleMania 39, with the help of music superstar Bad Bunny. The match was a culmination of a long-standing feud between the father-son duo that incorporated the legacy of legendary wrestler Eddie Guerrero, who was believed to be Dominik’s real father.
A Story-Based Match with Interference
The match between Rey and Dominik was expected to be one of the main events of WrestleMania Night 1, and it felt like the biggest feud of the event. Both fighters had elaborate entrances for the match, with Dominik emerging from a corrections van as a dark version of his father, while Rey was accompanied by fellow Hall of Famer Snoop Dogg in a lowrider.
During the match, Rey whipped his son with his belt after Dominik crashed into the ring post on a missed spear. Dominik retaliated by snatching his sister’s drink and throwing it in her face, and later telling his mom to shut her mouth, getting slapped by his father in response.
Finn Bálor and Damian Priest showed up at ringside to support Dominik, while Rey’s new LWO team came to his rescue. Dominik attempted to use a chain as a weapon, but was stopped by music superstar Bad Bunny.
Bad Bunny Plays Significant Role in Rey’s Victory
Bad Bunny played a significant role in the match and helped Rey Mysterio in defeating Dominik. The music star grabbed a chain from Dominik and gave it to Rey to help him win the match. A tried-and-true storytelling formula employed by WWE throughout the Triple H era was on display here, where storytelling is amplified and physicality is limited.
Speculation on Future Matches
Rey won the match, but the feud between the two fighters may not be over yet. It is speculated that he may team up with Bad Bunny to face Dominik and other wrestlers in the future. This finish is expected to feature in the next pay-per-view WrestleMania Backlash from Bad Bunny’s home country of Puerto Rico.
Emotional Depth to the Storyline
The Hall of Fame ceremony added emotional depth to the storyline, and Konnan delivered a memorable speech. Dominik and Rhea Ripley caused a stir during Rey Mysterio’s Hall of Fame speech by doing very little and getting a big reaction from the crowd.
Dominik’s personal taunts towards his family built heat for the feud, and Rey finally pummeled Dominik after weeks of anticipation. Angie Mysterio’s slap on Dominik received tremendous heat from the audience.
A Legacy Continues
Dominik is the son of professional wrestler Rey Mysterio, who joined WWE as a full-time wrestler in 2020. Dominik turned on his father in the storyline and became a successful villain in WWE. Rey refused to fight his son for months but eventually accepted the match after Dominik insulted his mother.
The match between Rey and Dominik at WrestleMania 37 was one of the best-built matches of the event. The feud was rooted in legacy and spanned generations of wrestling history, with Guerrero’s name being used as both an inspiration for Dominik’s character and as a central plot point throughout their story.
In conclusion, Rey Mysterio’s victory over his son Dominik at WrestleMania 39 was a story-driven match that incorporated multiple elements from wrestling history. With the help of Bad Bunny, Rey emerged victorious but it remains to be seen whether this feud has truly been put to rest or if it will continue to feature in future WWE events.
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