Rey Mysterio family story: From lucha libre roots and Dominik Mysterio’s WWE rivalry to Aalyah Gutierrez joining WWE and continuing the family’s wrestling legacy

The story of the family of Rey Mysterio has become one of the most recognizable examples of wrestling being passed from one generation to the next in WWE. The Mexican-American superstar built a career on lucha libre influences handed down from his uncle, Rey Mysterio Sr., before becoming a worldwide WWE sensation.That legacy eventually passed to his children. Just like his father, Dominik Mysterio has also entered WWE. He teamed with his father before their relationship became a major on-screen feud. Now, Aalyah Gutierrez is signed to WWE’s developmental system, which cements the Mysterio family even more in the wrestling business.Rey Mysterio family legacy reaches another generationThe story of the family goes back before WWE. Rey Mysterio was trained by his uncle, Rey Mysterio Sr., who was a well-known name in Mexican lucha libre and also trained future wrestlers. That impact helped shape the younger Mysterio’s unique style and link to the tradition.Then Rey Mysterio took that influence to the international stage. His masked persona, aerial style and long WWE career made him one of the most recognizable luchadores of American professional wrestling.Then Dominik entered the picture, and his family's WWE story grew. For the first time, father and son made history as a team as they became the first father-son duo in WWE to win the Tag Team Championship.That accomplishment became a key part of the family’s wrestling legacy because Dominik wasn’t just tied to Rey Mysterio. He became an active performer who could create his own WWE character.Aalyah Gutierrez joins WWE as family legacy expandsAalyah Gutierrez has officially signed with WWE and is joining the company’s newest rookie class. The company announced today that she will be training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. WWE announced her as one of several recruits, either from a wrestling background or from other sports.It’s a huge step for the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. Fans of WWE will already know Aalyah, as she has appeared on television for family-related storylines. WWE specifically pointed to her appearance at WrestleMania 39, where she was at ringside for Rey Mysterio’s match against Dominik Mysterio.Her move to WWE training keeps the family’s connection to pro wrestling active. The Performance Center role is the start of a more official line of development in WWE, not just a companion appearance with her father or brother.Family memberWWE connectionRey MysterioWWE Hall of FamerDominik MysterioWWE SuperstarAalyah GutierrezNew WWE Performance Center recruitDominik Mysterio adds a new chapter to the rivalryIn the end, Dominik Mysterio’s WWE career went in a very different direction. Dominik joined The Judgment Day in 2022 after teaming up with Rey Mysterio and turning on his father to kick off one of WWE’s biggest family-based rivalries.The feud culminated in a singles match at WrestleMania 39, which Rey defeated Dominik. The storyline also included the other members of the Mysterio family, putting Aalyah in the middle of the emotional feud.Since then, Dominik has been building a separate career in WWE. On his official WWE profile, his championship accomplishments are listed and include reigns as the Intercontinental Champion, SmackDown Tag Team Champion and NXT North American Champion.The Mysterio family story takes another turn with Aalyah entering the formal WWE training program. Rey Mysterio started the legacy, Dominik made it a father-son WWE saga, and Aalyah’s arrival at the Performance Center opens a new path for the next generation. WWE saga, and Aalyah’s arrival at the Performance Center opens a new path for the next generation.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.