AEW Stars Explain Why They Connect With Dominik Mysterio

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A pair of AEW stars have explained why they connect with Dominik Mysterio.

In 2022, Dominik Mysterio turned heel on his father Rey Mysterio and joined The Judgment Day alongside Rhea Ripley, Finn Balor and Damian Priest in WWE. Dirty Dom has since become one of WWE’s most hated heels and is the current two-time NXT North American Champion.

That same year, over in AEW, Austin and Colten Gunn turned heel on their father Billy Gunn before going on to win the AEW World Tag Team Championships from The Acclaimed in 2023.

Speaking with ComicBook.com, The Gunns were asked whether their father or Rey Mysterio was more of a “deadbeat dad.” Austin answered:

“This is why we connect with Dom so much and get along so much with Dom. Both of our dads are deadbeat dads. I think they’re tied,”

Pointing out that unlike Billy, Rey did not adopt a new kid and start hanging out with him like “Daddy Ass” did with The Acclaimed, Colten said:

“I honestly think maybe ours because Rey didn’t adopt a new kid and start running around with him.”

“Whereas our dad just adopted two new kids and won titles with them and is scissoring on national TV and making all this merch.”

“I don’t see Rey doing that. He’s still upset that his kid is not with him. Our dad, I don’t even think he remembers our names. So I’m going with Billy Gunn,” 

The Gunns are set to challenge MJF and a partner of his choosing for the ROH World Tag Team Championships on the AEW Full Gear Zero Hour pre-show.

For the full lineup for AEW Full Gear 2023, click here.

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