Dominik Mysterio walked into TripleManía XXXIII carrying more than hype. In Mexico City’s Arena CDMX, with thousands roaring, he paused before the fight and held up a mask his great-uncle Rey Mysterio Sr.’s mask. The arena quieted, the gesture sinking in. It wasn’t a promo or a storyline beat. It was a reminder of where he comes from and the roots that built Lucha Libre. For one moment, before fists flew, Dominik made the night about family.
Then the bell rang. The AAA Mega Championship four-way turned wild in seconds. Hijo del Vikingo, Dragon Lee, and El Grande Americano swarmed him, and Dom found ways to survive, even thrive. He played his opponents off one another, used the crowd’s energy, and hit a clean frog splash that almost sealed it. The fans thought he had it. He thought he had it. But wrestling loves cruel timing. AJ Styles appeared, dragged out the referee, and planted Dom with a Styles Clash. In the chaos, Vikingo crushed him with a 630 senton to keep the belt.
A night of respect and unfinished business
Dom didn’t walk out with gold, but he left with something maybe more lasting. That mask tribute drew a line connecting three generations. It showed he’s not just out there chasing moments he’s guarding a legacy and carving his own in the process. TripleManía wasn’t only about a title loss. It was about telling Mexico, and the world, that the Mysterio story isn’t over.
Backstage, Dom didn’t hold back. He blasted Vikingo’s win, called the finish stolen, and promised payback at Worlds Collide. The fury was real, but so was the pride. He’d honored Rey Sr., fought like hell, and reminded everyone he’s more than Rey Jr.’s son. He’s a Mysterio with his own battles to fight.