When Dominik Mysterio Is Expected to Return After Shoulder Injury

Dominik Mysterio suffered a shoulder injury last month, but he just got some very good news—he won’t be out for long.

According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the WWE Intercontinental Champion will not require surgery for his recent shoulder injury—and he could be back in just a few weeks.

“Dominik Mysterio got good news regarding his shoulder injury from the tag team match at Guerra de Titanes when his father reversed a vertical suplex into a DDT. He was told that he won’t need surgery and right now it looks like three to four weeks out.”

This is a huge relief for fans after Mysterio was pulled from action following AAA’s Guerra de Titanes on December 20. Dom’s injury happened during the final moments of a tag match, where a rough landing on his shoulder sparked concern that things might be more serious than originally believed.

That concern ramped up after Dominik was quietly removed from WWE’s December 26 live event in Baltimore. He was set to team with Liv Morgan against Rey Mysterio and Rhea Ripley, but was pulled last-minute. Rey ended up wrestling Grayson Waller instead.

Then on the December 29 episode of RAW, fans got an official—but vague—confirmation. In a backstage Judgment Day segment, Liv Morgan casually said, “Daddy Dom is out,” while Joe Tessitore later confirmed he was off the active roster due to injury. WWE didn’t provide further details at the time.

A report from Bodyslam.net offered a slightly more optimistic tone, saying Mysterio was in “good spirits” and WWE was “just being cautious” as he heals.

“Sources indicate to Bodyslam that Dominik Mysterio is in ‘good spirits’ following the injury scare and the company is just being cautious with him.”

Dominik Mysterio’s shoulder injury could’ve been far worse—but WWE fans got the best possible outcome. No surgery, a short recovery window, and a chance for Dom to rest up and return better than ever.

Are you relieved to hear Dominik Mysterio’s injury isn’t serious? Should WWE bring him back in time for the Royal Rumble or hold off for a bigger return? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!