Dominik Mysterio’s Neck Tattoo Meaning Explained

Dominik Mysterio’s neck tattoo has turned heads ever since he debuted the ink on WWE television, with fans debating everything from the design to the placement. Now, Rey Mysterio has stepped in to clear the air — and the real story behind it goes much deeper than most expected.

While speaking on What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes, Rey didn’t dismiss the conversation around Dominik’s tattoo. Instead, he revealed there’s a direct connection to his family’s wrestling roots, specifically tied to the man who shaped his entire career.

Before getting into the meaning, Rey joked that Dominik may have beaten him to the punch when it came to getting ink in that spot.

“I think he overheard me say that I was gonna get a neck tattoo and he jumped right to it so that way he could say… ‘My dad copied me.’”

Once the humor passed, Rey made it clear the tattoo isn’t random. It’s a tribute to his uncle — the same person who introduced him to professional wrestling and played a major role in building the legacy fans know today.

“I love the fact that he’s paying homage to my uncle. The person that I fell in love with the sport because of him, you know, I grew up watching him, grew up around him. My life has always been wrestling because of my uncle and that was the very first mask that he designed and wore.”

That connection reframes the entire conversation around Dominik’s look. What some saw as a bold or controversial choice is actually rooted in family history and respect for the generation that came before him. Rey mentioned that point by explaining what makes the tattoo stand out beyond just appearance.

“So I mean it’s special. It has meaning to it, which is what a tattoo should have, right, meaning to it.”

Dominik Mysterio has leaned fully into his current persona on WWE television, but this reveal shows there’s still a strong tie to the legacy behind the character. The tattoo isn’t just part of his presentation — it’s a permanent nod to where it all started for the Mysterio family. With Dominik continuing to carve out his own path while carrying that history with him, it adds another layer to how fans view his evolution inside WWE.

What do you think about the real meaning behind Dominik Mysterio’s neck tattoo now that the full story is out? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know.

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