Rey Mysterio probably wouldn’t have been eager to win the 2005 custody of Dominik ladder match had he known what his son would grow up to be.
The SummerSlam 2005 bout saw Mysterio defeat Eddie Guerrero to win custody of Dominik after Eddie had revealed himself to be Dom’s biological father earlier in the year.
In a recent appearance on the “BWGS Pod,” Mysterio was asked about the match and revealed that in hindsight, he would’ve let Eddie get the victory. He said,
“That’s a very good question that I have never been asked and now that I think about it… I wouldn’t have even had that match. I would have told Eddie, keep him. Keep him. I don’t want to risk my body. Because that was brutal. The way Dominik turned out after that. But I also asked myself, what would have happened if Eddie would still be here?
“Like that, this whole story that has been created. It must be I think he watches a lot of his stuff and somehow there’s some sort of internal connection and I wouldn’t doubt it that Eddie’s giving him pointers from the heavens.”
Dominik would turn on his father at WWE Clash At The Castle 2022. Rey would defeat Dominik at WrestleMania 39 and would beat him in tag team action at WrestleMania 40.
Rey Mysterio Reflects on the 2005 Custody of Dominik Ladder Match
In the world of professional wrestling, storylines often blur the lines between fiction and reality. One such storyline that had a lasting impact on the lives of those involved was the 2005 custody of Dominik ladder match between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero at SummerSlam. Little did Rey Mysterio know at the time, but this match would have far-reaching consequences for his son’s future.
The match itself was a highly emotional affair, with Eddie Guerrero revealing himself to be Dominik’s biological father earlier that year. This revelation led to a bitter feud between Guerrero and Mysterio, culminating in the custody ladder match. Ultimately, Mysterio emerged victorious, winning custody of his son.
However, in a recent interview on the “BWGS Pod,” Mysterio expressed regret over the match and its aftermath. He admitted that, in hindsight, he would have let Eddie Guerrero win and keep custody of Dominik. Mysterio cited the physical toll the match took on his body and the subsequent impact it had on his son as reasons for his regret.
“That’s a very good question that I have never been asked, and now that I think about it… I wouldn’t have even had that match. I would have told Eddie, keep him. Keep him. I don’t want to risk my body. Because that was brutal. The way Dominik turned out after that,” Mysterio said.
Mysterio’s concern for his son’s well-being is evident in his words. He acknowledges that Dominik’s journey in the wrestling industry has been challenging, and he wonders what might have been if Eddie Guerrero were still alive today.
“But I also asked myself, what would have happened if Eddie would still be here? Like that, this whole story that has been created. It must be, I think he watches a lot of his stuff, and somehow there’s some sort of internal connection, and I wouldn’t doubt it that Eddie’s giving him pointers from the heavens,” Mysterio pondered.
Indeed, Dominik’s wrestling career has been marked by both triumphs and struggles. He recently turned on his father at WWE Clash At The Castle 2022, showcasing a newfound aggression and determination. Mysterio would go on to defeat Dominik at WrestleMania 39 and best him again in tag team action at WrestleMania 40.
The complex relationship between Rey Mysterio and Dominik continues to evolve, both inside and outside the wrestling ring. While the custody ladder match may have had unintended consequences, it also played a significant role in shaping the narrative of their lives.
As fans, we can only speculate on what might have been if the outcome of the match had been different. However, one thing is clear – the bond between Rey Mysterio, Dominik, and the late Eddie Guerrero remains strong, even in the face of regret and what-ifs.
In the end, it is a testament to the power of storytelling in professional wrestling and the enduring impact it can have on the lives of those involved. The 2005 custody of Dominik ladder match will forever be etched in the annals of wrestling history as a pivotal moment in the Mysterio family’s journey.