Dominik Mysterio Opens Up About Shocking John Cena in What Might Be WWE Legend’s Final Major Moment
The younger Mysterio looks back on the night he beat a 16-time world champion in his own hometown For most WWE superstars, a single night like this would define an entire career. For Dominik Mysterio, it’s just another chapter in what’s becoming one of wrestling’s most interesting journeys.
When Survivor Series made history by holding the first wrestling event at San Diego’s Petco Park back in November 2025, nobody expected the night to belong to the second-generation star. But Mysterio walked out with more than just memories—he walked out with John Cena’s Intercontinental Title, marking Cena’s final appearance on a WWE premium live event.
Speaking about the moment recently, Mysterio didn’t hold back about what it meant to accomplish something so significant in front of his people.
“It was John Cena’s last PLE, last Survivor Series, and it was the first wrestling event ever held at Petco Park,” Mysterio recalled. “I’m born and raised in San Diego. I’ve gone to Padres games my whole life.”
The hometown hero admitted the gravity of the situation wasn’t lost on him, describing the experience as something straight out of a movie.
“Walking in, in the city where I’m from, walking out as a double champion, beating John Cena—that’s insane. You can’t write it. Stuff like that writes itself. It’s like a fairytale ending for me.”
The win carried extra weight beyond just the championship gold. That night marked the end of an era, as Cena would never again compete on a WWE pay-per-view. His final match came just one month later at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where GUNTHER forced him to submit—officially closing the book on one of the most decorated careers in wrestling history.
For Mysterio, now holding wins over names like Cena along with his current AAA Mega Championship, the surreal nature of the moment hasn’t faded. He even hinted at some off-the-record stories from his younger days in downtown San Diego, adding a personal touch to a night that blended his past, present, and future all in one unforgettable evening.
