WWE legend Rikishi recently shared his thoughts on reigning Intercontinental and AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio. The double champion is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury, but he is not expected to miss a significant amount of time.
On the first episode of his 2026 podcast, *Off The Top*, Rikishi recapped the past year and highlighted the breakout stars of the season, mentioning Dominik Mysterio by name. When asked to evaluate the Judgment Day member’s year, Rikishi praised Dominik as “definitely smart” and “definitely talented in the ring.” He also noted the pressure of carrying the Mysterio name, given his father’s legacy in Lucha Libre.
Dominik has been improving in all facets of professional wrestling, earning WWE’s trust to perform on both RAW and AAA. He was fortunate to avoid a serious injury in his last match of 2025 at Guerras de Titanes on December 20. After a brief period of silence, WWE confirmed that Dominik was dealing with a shoulder injury. However, according to Dave Meltzer of the *Wrestling Observer*, the injury does not require surgery, and Dominik is expected to return in a few weeks.
The timing of his return could be significant, as the Royal Rumble approaches, offering a potential surprise comeback that would set him up for the road to WrestleMania 42. With the injury less severe than initially thought, fans can anticipate seeing him back in the ring soon. The upcoming weeks will be crucial in determining the direction of his career, especially with the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 42 on the horizon.
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