It has not been a good week for Dominik Mysterio, who lost his WWE Intercontinental Championship on Monday’s episode of Raw in Indianapolis. Prior to the match, Mysterio was the first WWE fan to suffer a curse at the hands of Danhausen. The loss ended Mysterio’s reign as the workhorse champion of the red brand and left him without gold for the first time in months.
It was Penta who was the man to defeat Mysterio for the Intercontinental Title—something he’s been trying to do for quite some time. Really, ever since Penta debuted in WWE in January 2025, he’s had a long-running hatred of Dominik Mysterio in storyline for how Mysterio has acted towards his father, Rey Mysterio, over the past few years.
Penta Questions Dominik Mysterio’s Background
In a new interview with No-Contest Wrestling, Penta continued his verbal assault on Mysterio, questioning his authenticity as a Mexican and as a family man. He noted that the differences in their upbringings truly separate them as performers and as people. Penta made a point of highlighting his own roots in Mexico to contrast with Mysterio’s background.
“He’s a fake Mexican. He’s a fake son. He’s a fake husband. He’s a fake friend. He’s a fake wrestler. Tell me something – where is Dom’s passport? (from). I am from Ecatepec, real hood Mexico, brother. This is the difference between him and I,” Penta said.
Penta ended the interview by reiterating that his victory was for the “real” fighters and dreamers who identify with his journey. He noted that the gold on his shoulder represents twenty years of sacrifice and hard work.
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