On a recent edition of Logan Paul’s “ImPAULsive” podcast, Randy Orton lavished praise on Dominik Mysterio, noting how much the young athlete has grown over the years.
Orton hit an RKO to defeat Dominik in his first match on RAW since his return at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his friendship with Rey and thoughts on Dominik: “His dad and I are tight. Rey is probably the only guy back there that is friendlier than Omos. Rey took care of me back in the day. I wrestled Dom on Raw. It was such a pleasure to be out there with him. Just to be out there knowing, ‘I know your dad is at home watching, I want to make your dad proud.’ It was a great feeling. I am so proud of Dom as well. When he first started coming up, Rey brought him around and it was like, ‘Ohhh, this kid needs another f**king ten years. He needs to go fight in a war or something and come back grizzled.’ The tattoos help. He’s got it now.”
On his reaction to Dominik turning on Rey last year: “I remember that night, I texted Rey and Dom that night, he either clotheslined his father or kicked his dad in the nuts. Rey is such a lovable guy, and for him…we all grew up, 20 years ago, fans saw Dominik on television, he was involved in storylines. Everyone saw this cute little kid, and now here he is, he’s disrespecting his father, who we adore. Booo.”
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Randy Orton Praises Dominik Mysterio’s Growth in Recent Podcast
In a recent episode of Logan Paul’s “ImPAULsive” podcast, WWE superstar Randy Orton spoke highly of Dominik Mysterio and acknowledged his growth as an athlete over the years. Orton’s comments came after their match on RAW, where Orton defeated Dominik with his signature move, the RKO.
Orton expressed his friendship with Dominik’s father, Rey Mysterio, and how Rey had taken care of him in the past. He mentioned that wrestling Dominik on RAW was a pleasure for him, as he wanted to make Rey proud. Orton also praised Dominik’s progress, recalling his initial thoughts when Dominik first started in the industry. He jokingly said that Dominik needed another ten years of experience or to go fight in a war to come back grizzled. However, Orton acknowledged that Dominik has now proven himself with his skills and tattoos.
The WWE superstar also shared his reaction to Dominik’s shocking turn on Rey last year. Orton texted both Rey and Dominik after the incident, expressing his surprise at Dominik disrespecting his father, who is beloved by fans. Orton highlighted the contrast between the cute little kid fans saw on television 20 years ago and the rebellious character Dominik portrays now.
The podcast episode also featured highlights from the match between Orton and Dominik, showcasing their in-ring chemistry and the intensity of their encounter.
Dominik Mysterio, the son of legendary wrestler Rey Mysterio, made his WWE debut in 2020 and has since been making a name for himself in the industry. Despite his young age, Dominik has shown great potential and has impressed both fans and fellow wrestlers with his skills and dedication.
As wrestling fans, it’s always interesting to hear the thoughts and opinions of the superstars themselves. Randy Orton’s praise for Dominik Mysterio not only highlights Dominik’s growth but also showcases the camaraderie and respect that exists among wrestlers behind the scenes.
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