Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio recently spoke with “The West Sport” to discuss a variety of topics, including their paths to WWE and current stint with The Judgment Day.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
Rhea Ripley on making her way to WWE after Emma and Buddy Matthews: “Once WWE had looked at some Australians like Emma made it in, Buddy Murphy made it in, they came back to Australia and they held a tryout and thankfully I got my name thrown in.”
Dominik Mysterio on his initial training: “It started off with him [Rey Mysterio] and Konnan, and then they just sent me away to Tampa Bay to train with Jay Lethal, then I finished there and did three months with Lance Storm in Canada.”
Dominik on being on the road with his dad in WWE: “I think that’s the first time Vince had seen me since I was 12 and I’m 21 at the time, so he was like ‘Oh, this guy’s not a kid anymore, well let’s just throw him on TV, and see what happens.’”
Prior to joining the main WWE NXT brand, Brooks Jensen and Josh Briggs had a brief run in NXT UK that included winning the Tag Team Championships.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “Scoop Slam Podcast,” Jensen opined on his time working on the NXT UK brand, who made the call to make them NXT UK Tag Team Champions, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the talent who came from NXT UK: “Someone said a while back that five to ten years from now, when you watch “NXT UK,” it’s going to be one of those ‘Man, we should’ve appreciated it while we had it’ — the talent that came from there was insane.”
On working over in NXT UK for a bit: “Once I came off the [hand] injury we got the green light that were gonna go to NXT UK, be there for a couple of months, get to train in their facility, which I was looking forward to most because I respect the UK style of wrestling.”
On who made the call to make them NXT UK Tag Team Champions: “I think it was Shawn Michaels’ idea to put the tag belts on us and to bring ’em over here and do something with them. [To] give us some recognition and go back over there and defend them.”
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Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio, two rising stars in the world of professional wrestling, recently sat down with “The West Sport” to discuss their journeys to WWE and their current stint with The Judgment Day. In the interview, they shared some interesting insights into their careers and experiences in the industry.
Rhea Ripley, who hails from Australia, talked about how she made her way to WWE after seeing fellow Australians Emma and Buddy Murphy find success in the company. She mentioned that WWE held a tryout in Australia, and she was fortunate enough to have her name thrown in. This opportunity eventually led to her joining WWE and making a name for herself in the wrestling world.
On the other hand, Dominik Mysterio, the son of legendary wrestler Rey Mysterio, discussed his initial training in the industry. He revealed that his training started with his father and Konnan before being sent to Tampa Bay to train with Jay Lethal. After that, he spent three months training with Lance Storm in Canada. Dominik’s training under these experienced wrestlers undoubtedly helped shape his skills and prepared him for his career in WWE.
Dominik also shared an interesting anecdote about being on the road with his dad in WWE. He mentioned that Vince McMahon, the chairman of WWE, hadn’t seen him since he was 12 years old. When Vince finally saw him at the age of 21, he realized that Dominik was no longer a kid and decided to give him a chance on TV. This opportunity allowed Dominik to showcase his talent and prove himself as a capable wrestler.
In addition to their interview, the article also mentions Brooks Jensen and Josh Briggs, who had a brief run in NXT UK before joining the main WWE NXT brand. They even won the Tag Team Championships during their time in NXT UK. Jensen shared his thoughts on working in NXT UK, praising the talent that came from there and expressing his respect for the UK style of wrestling. He also revealed that it was Shawn Michaels’ idea to put the tag belts on them and bring them back to the main NXT brand.
Overall, the interview with Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio provides fans with a glimpse into their journeys in the wrestling industry. It highlights the hard work, dedication, and opportunities that have shaped their careers. As they continue to make waves in WWE, fans can look forward to seeing more from these talented wrestlers.
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