Summary

Cody Rhodes had some fun at Dominik Mysterio's expense while also giving him real credit for the presence he carries on screen.

While speaking on *What Do You Wanna Talk About*, Rhodes said Dominik is the one person at work who makes him feel distinctly less cool. Rhodes pointed to everything from the watch on Dominik's wrist to the way he naturally carries himself, framing it as part of the charisma that has helped make "Dirty Dom" one of WWE's most reliable reaction magnets.

That kind of confidence has already translated into major moments for Dominik, including his recent WrestleMania spotlight in his Street Fight with Finn Balor.

Quote from Cody Rhodes

"Dom is like the one guy at work that I feel not cool around. I'll have a new watch or something and I'll be like, 'Hey Dom' and he's got a giant sky dweller on, which is a very nice fancy watch. He just oozes charisma."

Rhodes later went on to say:

"I also love the fact that Dom is training backwards. He knows psychology, he knows how to engage with fans, a live crowd. But the fundamentals have come after all of that, which is a little bit of how I was trained."

What Rhodes' praise says about Dominik Mysterio

Rhodes' comments stand out because they are not just about style. He specifically pointed to Dominik's feel for crowd psychology, which is one of the hardest things for any wrestler to develop at the top level.

For WWE, that matters because Dominik is no longer getting reactions just because of his family name or Judgment Day association. Rhodes describing him as someone who already understands fans and live crowds reinforces how valuable Dominik has become as a featured television personality, even as his in-ring fundamentals continue to sharpen.

Sources

Cody Rhodes on What Do You Wanna Talk About