Summary

Rey Mysterio says he saw this version of Dominik Mysterio coming long before The Judgment Day finally turned on Finn Balor.

While previewing Dominik's WrestleMania 42 match against Balor, Mysterio said he had already warned Balor years ago to be careful around his son. That warning now looks more relevant after Dominik and the rest of The Judgment Day kicked Balor out of the group, setting up a personal match on one of WWE's biggest stages.

The latest comments also line up with Dominik Mysterio saying a reunion with Rey is not close, which keeps the family divide at the center of this feud heading into WrestleMania weekend.

Quote from Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio said on SportsCenter:

"Oh, I'm looking forward to that match. I warned Finn years ago when he was vibing with my son. I said, 'You gotta be careful with this kid, man. He doesn't acknowledge his own father, so you can only imagine what's going to happen down the road.' Sure enough, exactly what I said is happening right now. We are living it. I did have a quick talk with Finn, actually, a couple of hours ago. He's ready. He's ready to whoop Dom's butt and, more importantly, to teach him a lesson."

What Rey Mysterio's comments add to Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio

Rey Mysterio's quote gives the WrestleMania 42 match a little more weight than a standard Judgment Day breakup. By framing Dominik as someone he warned Balor about years ago, Rey ties this match back to the longer family story that has defined Dominik's WWE run.

It also reinforces that Finn Balor is not walking into this match as just another former stablemate looking for payback. With Balor set to bring back The Demon persona, Rey's comments present the bout as a moment where Dominik may finally have to deal with consequences from the same attitude Rey has been calling out since their split.

Rey Mysterio's WrestleMania 42 weekend

Mysterio is also set for a major assignment of his own at WrestleMania 42. He will compete in the multi-man ladder match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, giving him a second major connection to the event beyond Dominik's showdown with Balor.

Sources

Rey Mysterio while speaking on ESPN's SportsCenter