Dominik Mysterio Reveals the Brutal Truth About His Injuries – “They Thought I Was Lying… Until I Couldn’t Breathe”
WWE’s “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio isn’t just playing the villain in the ring – he’s been battling real-life pain behind the scenes. In a raw and revealing chat on The TWC Show podcast, the reigning Intercontinental Champion shared shocking details about injuries that nearly sidelined his career… including one that left him gasping for air.
“Everyone Thought I Was Faking It”
When Dominik disappeared from action during his feud with AJ Styles, fans assumed it was part of the storyline. But the truth? He was seriously hurt.
“Couple weeks ago, I dislocated my two lower ribs, and they were digging into my cartilage,” Dominik revealed. “Everyone thought I was faking it, but I was actually hurt.”
A Punctured Lung in His First Heel Match
Dominik’s most terrifying injury came during his first match as a villain against WWE Hall of Famer Edge. A high-flying Frog Splash went horribly wrong.
“I cracked my rib and it punctured a lung,” he admitted. “I finished the match, but I couldn’t catch my breath after.”
The Moment He Knew It Was Bad
After insisting he was fine, Dominik headed to the locker room… but things quickly took a turn.
“Ten minutes later, I was like, ‘This ain’t right.’ Went to the hospital, and they’re like, ‘Yeah, you’ve got a pneumothorax. You can’t fly home.’”
The Painful Reality of Wrestling
For Dominik, the hardest part of WWE isn’t the fame or the travel – it’s living with constant pain.
“Your back calluses up because the ropes are so hard… you take the bumps, go through all this, and then do it again the next day,” he explained.
Despite it all, Dominik continues to thrive, proving he’s one of WWE’s toughest and most resilient stars.
