In a recent episode of WWE RAW, the aftermath of Judgment Day saw Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio sidelined due to injuries. Despite this setback, the spotlight remains on Dominik Mysterio, who is arguably the most prominent heel on the roster.
At just 27 years old, Dominik Mysterio has set a high standard for portraying a heel character in the wrestling world. His ability to draw significant heat from the audience in every arena he enters is unmatched, even by seasoned veterans like AJ Styles. Styles himself acknowledges the challenge of matching Dominik’s level of boos from the fans.
Since returning to WWE as a heel, AJ Styles aims to embody the essence of a true villain. In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Styles expressed his desire to evoke more negative reactions from the crowd than Dominik Mysterio. Despite his efforts to portray a villainous character, fans continue to support Styles, especially after his impressive main event match against Cody Rhodes at Backlash France.
Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio (Via WWE/Twitter)
Noteworthy is the behind-the-scenes story of AJ Styles being handpicked by Brock Lesnar for a major event, prompting WWE to alter their plans. Lesnar’s preference for Styles over Jinder Mahal led to a significant change in the match lineup, resulting in Styles facing Lesnar at Survivor Series 2017. Styles, a two-time WWE Champion, recalls Lesnar showing him respect during their encounter.
Following a trajectory similar to AJ Styles, Tama Tonga transitioned from New Japan Pro-Wrestling to WWE, debuting recently on SmackDown. Styles, breaking character, acknowledged Tonga’s arrival and involvement in a key storyline alongside The Bloodline. The wrestling world continues to witness the evolution of characters and storylines, keeping fans engaged and intrigued.
Injuries may have temporarily sidelined key wrestlers like Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio, but the WWE universe remains charmed by the ongoing drama and transformations within the wrestling terrain.
