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Concerns Rise Over Dominik Mysterio's Shoulder Injury
12/30/2025, 6:08:42 AM
Injury Details and Immediate Impact
Dominik Mysterio, a prominent WWE Superstar and reigning Intercontinental Champion, has raised health concerns following his abrupt removal from a scheduled match at a WWE live event in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 26. Originally slated to compete in a mixed tag team match alongside Liv Morgan against his father, Rey Mysterio, and Rhea Ripley, Dominik's absence confirmed he was not medically cleared to participate. This change was noted by fans in attendance, who speculated about his physical condition, linking it to a recent injury sustained during a match at Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide's "Guerra de Titanes" event on December 20.
During the AAA event in Guadalajara, Mexico, Dominik reportedly suffered a shoulder injury after taking a DDT from his father, Rey Mysterio. Wrestling journalist Bryan Alvarez indicated that the injury appeared to be a likely shoulder separation, as Dominik struggled to use his arm following the incident. Despite the pain, he continued to compete in the match, which concluded with Rey Mysterio and Rey Fenix securing a victory. After the match, Dominik was seen leaving the ring while clutching his shoulder, indicating the injury's seriousness.
Official Responses and Future Implications
As of now, WWE has not issued an official statement regarding the severity of Dominik's injury or a timeline for his return. The decision to pull him from a heavily advertised live event suggests that the situation is being taken seriously. If the diagnosis of a shoulder separation is confirmed, recovery could take several weeks to months, depending on whether surgery is necessary.
The timing of this injury is particularly critical as WWE approaches the "Road to Royal Rumble," culminating in the January 31 premium live event. Losing Dominik, known for generating significant audience engagement as part of the Judgment Day faction, would be a considerable setback for "Monday Night Raw." Fans are now eagerly awaiting updates on whether he will be cleared to participate in the upcoming 30-man Royal Rumble match or if he will be sidelined.
Criticism and Concerns
Critics have expressed concern over the handling of Dominik's injury during the AAA match, particularly the absence of immediate medical assessment, which is typically standard protocol in wrestling. Dave Meltzer, a noted wrestling journalist, highlighted that the lack of a doctor coming to assess Dominik during the match was an unusual decision, likely made to maintain the match's flow. This has raised questions about the safety protocols in place during high-stakes wrestling events.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Dom injured his shoulder taking the DDT from his dad near the end of tonight’s main event. Based on how he landed, my presumption is it’s likely a shoulder separation… He could barely use the arm at all,” — Bryan Alvarez, Wrestling Journalist
- “Hate to break it to everyone but it looks like the match was scrapped. It’s Rey vs Grayson Waller opening up the show. Lends credence to the rumor that Dom was injured in AAA,” — Fan on Twitter
As the situation develops, the wrestling community remains attentive to updates regarding Dominik Mysterio's health and potential return to the ring.
