Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio's journey to The Judgement Day | FULL INTERVIEW

WWE superstars Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio are in Perth to promote February’s Elimination Chamber at Optus Stadium and they sat down for an exclusive interview with The West Australian to talk about their amazing lives and careers.
0:00 Last time Rhea was in Perth
1:03 Rhea's pathway to the WWE
4:07 Dominik's start in the WWE
5:54 Becoming Mami
8:22 Mami the role model
10:22 Dominik's mullet
11:19 Wearing a mask
13:35 2023 Royal Rumble
15:20 Winning the women's title
16:24 Tension in The Judgement Day?
16:38 Rhea's popularity
18:12 Home crowd reception
19:38 Dominik's workload
20:55 Recovery
21:55 Dominik's big push
22:24 The dangers of the sport
24:56 Comparison to Chyna
26:34 Harley Reid
#wwe #rhearipley #dominikmysterio #judgementday #eliminationchamber

[@charlesdesrosiers5994]

Weird hearing dom speak without him getting booed.😂

[@gmdwat3rmen]

Not true.. sounds awesome

[@goldengooner5654]

😊don't know who the interviewer is, but he knows his stuff some brilliant questions, Dom trying hard to stay in character wonder if he calls Rey "deadbeat Dad" at the dinner table 😅 Rhea broke character when they were speaking about injuries and the women's division she feels deeply about that U can hear it in her voice.

[@lexusbruh904]

"Boooooooooooo!!!!!!!"

[@lutherrivas5563]

You weren't booing?

[@IrishLove215]

Don’t be rude!

[@dimaztri19]

" why're you nodding?" Rhea knows Dom's reaction even before she turns to see him lol

[@adamcummings4060]

How am I supposed to boo these two after watching this. Super likable with amazing chemistry. You can clearly see these people really like each other and that’s why it works on tv.

[@R3meddy]

This

[@adamrolltide09]

This journalist really did his homework on Rhea and Dom that impressed even us hardcore fans of these 2. From Rhea's beginnings right down to knowing Dominik's schedules the last week and number of matches. I love in these interviews where wrestlers go in and out of character where they speak as the character as well as the real people. And like everyone here is saying, Rhea and Dom have a natural chemistry that's obvious. They damn near break the internet everytime there's a Rhea and Dom moment. Rhea said in an interview like this not too long ago that they haven't even scratched the surface of their storyline. Rhea and Dom is really on its way to being one of the best duos in WWE history.

[@kelmorian9064]

This cant be stated strong enough. Too many times interviewers treat it as a joke and make themselves looking silly. This guy was knowledgeable and didn't try to demean them like so many other interviewers do.

[@thomasjones4570]

What? The guy acted as if Rhea was the FIRST female to actually wrestle and get wrestling time...he literally said Trish Stratus was just a deva while conveniently leaving out the names of the likes of Rousey and Jax, who fought their asses off in the ring just in the last 10 years. There was zero need to act as if Rhea is breaking new ground for women. You dont need to trash everyone that came before her to prop up what she is doing. She is at the top and earned it and that stands on its own.

[@frizzyrascal1493]

@@thomasjones4570Rousey and Jax don’t have the IT factor Rhea has.

[@ahmadag1820]

@@thomasjones4570 he mentioned our generation where what he said was true

[@thomasjones4570]

@g1820"Our generation"...Rousey is part of it...Rousey joined wrestling only 3 years before Ripley and was still there when Ripley joined thus making her part of it and doing it before her. And again, he said she was the FIRST. It was wrong, stop making excuses, it is not a slight on Ripley, its on the journalist.

[@mundanejasmine]

Their chemistry is unmatched!! Can’t wait to see what’s ahead of them 😌👏🏻

[@chapter024]

A baby lol

[@iceburgess461]

No

[@iceburgess461]

​@chapter024 ok

[@kellypee2798]

@@chapter024yoo😂😂

[@anon2414]

​​@@chapter024rhea is married. Feel bad for her husband 😂😂. Always on the road with Dom

[@DarthDaddy-ib2jx]

Dom and rhea should never fully split they fit each other so well

[@lphantasmo967]

R + D the best combo in wrestling history!!

[@officialedge6163]

Dom sticking to his character. Love it.

[@Pinkkkkk]

The chemistry is unmatched im obsessed with them together

[@kokofreshful]

Love their chemistry, hope this doesn't end anytime soon. Incredible interviewer.

[@arthurhero3874]

This is one of the best interviews , actual thought out great questions, unmatched superstar energy

[@robertaustin6302]

Man, it’s impossible not to root for the both of them. Props to the guy doing the interview. He asked a lot of great questions, was respectful and allowed his guests time to respond. Great interview all the way around.

[@KayleeLatham-eh4cy]

The way Rhea was like why you nodding😂

[@ItApproaches]

The way Rhea glances at Dom when saying Mami isn't just staying in character, that facial change, that was 100% genuine emotion. She absolutely GLOWS when she's with Dom lol. The lucky SOB.

[@kengreen4933]

Well she engaged to someone else but doesn't mean she faithful

[@ItApproaches]

@@kengreen4933Yes we know about Buddy, but she give almost no response when talking about him lol. Buddy's name betrays him, he is just going to be her buddy, he will friend zone himself. I mean, no offense, but he's not the son of a WWE Legend like Dom is lol.

[@LiterallyThatGuy9]

​@@ItApproaches So your reasoning for rhea ruining her engagement is because Dom has a popular dad? Buddy is superior than Dom in literally everyway.

[@ForlanFFA]

⁠@@LiterallyThatGuy9 I think that’s up to the ladies to decide who’s better, bud lol. Just because their significant other is superior to (in this case) their friend, doesn’t mean that’ll stop them from cheating. Male or female it doesn’t matter, damn near everyone has a dirty little secret. With Rhea and Dominik always on the road together.. and how well their personalities compliment each other, and can’t forget about Rhea kissing Dom on the cheek, stuff like that, people grow feelings and just might do something stupid only that they’ll both know.

[@LiterallyThatGuy9]

@@ForlanFFA You right, but we don't got an eye inside their personal life, so leave it like that.

[@MxMoondoggie]

Just picturing Undertaker walking past in the hall like "Hey....Nice mullet kid...."

[@williest1]

The chemistry between these two is UNDENIABLE 🔥🔥🔥 Rhea face lights up and can't stop smiling any time Dom speaks or looks at her! She might be engaged to another guy but she definitely loves Dom!

[@namelessghoulphantom]

R+D forever 🖤

[@jerrysmission]

The way she looks at him. Says a lot. 😎

[@Jewel_Screaming_Chango8387]

Yea either she about to cheat with him or already is

[@AfroAmerican8499]

Yeah I wonder if she really has feelings for him. I'm sure it happens

[@LiterallyThatGuy9]

Your weird asl​@@Jewel_Screaming_Chango8387

[@alexaelaine3456]

The look she gave him when he was talking about no one supporting him when he lost his belt. 😂😂 The poke fun at each other and it’s so cute and funny.

[@kokofreshful]

Uggghh Rhea's beauty and vibrance just comes out so much without much make up or none at all. Beautiful human inside and out. 😍😊

[@nathanh.2162]

its so heart warming seeing just how gentle and soft spoken Dom actually is but he keeps in character in a playful way, but he can't help but sound humble for the position he has landed in

[@stripe801]

"Can the kid even read?" 🤣 Dom's roast about whoever that was was ridiculous and hilarious.

[@annakuch9108]

This interviewer was rly great. Great questions for both and super respectful, letting them talk too

[@MrA85red]

Dom wearing a Hasbulla shirt makes a lot of sense

[@realrollerderbydude]

What a couple of excellent examples of WWE talent. Both Rhea & Dom did an outstanding job. They didn't yell, didn't have attitudes, Dom handled the Harley Reid question in a subtle heel manner but maintained a very appropriate professional demeanor. They proved to be outstanding representatives of an industry that some try to put down. To Dom's parents, you should be very proud of the son you raised. To Rhea, I hope Australia turns out in record numbers to cheer you to tears!

[@danw4490]

These 2 are so incredible together!

[@qdis662]

Dominik was sitting there like "Who's Buddy Murphy?" 😅 3:02

[@Janthdanl]

“Mick foleys body is horrendous” GAHD DAMN 😂😂😂😂 Foley out here catching strays 😂😂😂😂

[@abramescamilla1293]

Man Dom and Rhea seem to legitimately enjoy each other, like 2 best friends who want and can do everything together 😢 I want that

[@wisey105]

Rhea has been one of my favorites for a few years now. Her NXT and NXT UK look made her stand out. Her in-ring ability and personality makes her a star. Dom grew up with this industry in his blood. Him still committing to the bit here and there is great. He has grown a lot in the last year and a half as a performer and a character.

[@museorose]

16:06 the look Rhea gives dom is the funniest thing ever

[@johng4950]

Maybe they will kiss I know guys you said that they are seeing some else but I just want them to kiss

[@Lg_Lantern]

Credit to the interviewer. He knows his shit! Great interview

[@TheJaguar1983]

Great interview. Good to see an Aussie Journo actually knowing his wrestling in an interview. Great work.

[@ILoveMusicLoud]

Maaaaan Dom and Rhea got some crazy chemistry I swear they hiding something. as soon he said he’s way too good looking, she said there it is 😂😂😂

[@cassid4332]

Right like there something there did you see the other interview with Damian on the dump when they talk about the matching tattoos

[@ayannabuchanan1302]

@@cassid4332where is that at

[@Mim795]

That’s Aussie banter.. don’t look too much into that.. we call it sh!t stirring..

[@SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo]

11:18 When the UNDERTAKER of all wrestlers complients on your hairstyle? YOU KNOW IT'S AWESOME! What a legend he is!

[@scotland9922]

Good interview props to interviewer..love hearing rhea and more heart to heart stuff

[@antiwanbell9052]

With & without makeup Rhea is so damn fine😍

[@cameronransome]

This is one of the best wrestling interviews I’ve ever seen. What a great journalist. Rhea is incredible & such an inspiration 💜🖤 Dom was great too 😅

[@uzi978]

I really like this guy... you can tell he knows his stuff, it's very refreshing to see an interview where everyone already knows what wrestling is, and you can get into the finer details of what goes on in and out of the ring. Awesome questions, fantastic interview! 👍👍

[@Anshaggarwal24216]

Lmafooooooooooo broooo dom and rhea soooo goooooooddd fuckkk i was laughing and blushing along the vidoe 😅😅😂😂😂

[@ehhwhatever4408]

I know they both have separate relationships, but the chemistry here is crazy off the charts❤. Like u can just feel it

[@user-tr9ke2me4v]

😮😮

[@clarice8693]

This interview was so good and absolutely love the interviewer.

[@Lolas_Lifestyles]

I ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Rhea R!!! Her smile and charisma is so contagious!!!!

[@TroysSweetCornhole]

Gotta love a wrestler that stays in character in interviews

[@corpsegrinderguy814]

as undertaker always said ..if you have a good working character and or finisher ..protect it at all costs!! love seeing dominick utilizing a legends advice by doing that !!!

[@AfroAmerican8499]

I think Rhea has real feelings for Dom Dom. The way she looks and smiles at him seem really convincing. 😅

[@spitestore2922]

From what I’ve noticed it’s mutual, Dom just shows it in different ways. He just did a solo interview in Aus and it was noted his face lit up when he was asked about her and he speaks so highly of her in every interview.

[@blueskybelyr]

Rhea is already married, I think. They just seem like best friends lmao

[@nastynas7]

They’re best friends

[@leannekenneally9488]

​@blueskybelyr Rhea is not married. She's engaged.

[@gamempire96]

You can definitely tell they are best friends

[@fernandasoares7645]

I’m starting to see a possible face turn for Rhea coming real soon. Mami is so awesome and badass! 👊🏼💥

[@elianacimino2951]

Bless you dominik

[@pridemzizi]

i love this duo.❤

[@DEAN0795]

Dom did really well to deflect from that last question, he’s the perfect line of in and out of character

[@JetfireTurbo]

Great journalism! These questions were so good to learn more about these two

[@PenguPlayz01]

Rhea Ripley looks amazing without the makeup and Dom actually seems like a really nice guy behind the scenes

[@redsoxfred]

I know Rhea is in a relationship, but the look of love she gives to Dom while he tells his story is the one of a proud big sister or mom. The love she has for him is not fake. ----- Rhea and seeing that Royal Rumble spot brought me back to wrestling after being away for almost 20 years.

[@bjbawesome]

She's really giddy around him. It's kinda flirty so I wouldn't say mom or sister. They're just close friends as they both say, but I definitely notice how much more smiley and beaming she is around Dom as opposed to Damian and Finn, who I'd say she definitely has more of a brother/sister vibe towards.

[@jdneely9939]

Dominik is engaged too, they're both in different relationships

[@bigdonald123]

Wouldn't be surprised if dom is hitting it low key 🤐

[@togucvinw7]

They might have fooled around for all we know but I’m sure both are still faithful to their respective partners and wouldn’t want to ruin their friendship by dating each other like that

[@Cyrribrae]

This was a great interview! Really good questions that fold in the stories, but hit a bunch of different aspects. Fun stuff.

[@14yeartwitch14]

This is the first time I'm going to say this, hell, let alone think this.... how can you watch this and not like, admire and respect Dominik? Never thought I'd admit something like that. From his debut, I thought it was a lost cause, like Vince persuaded a kid that he'd be great and at this than he really was, just because the history was there and storylines could be utilized to make money. He came out wearing the chest protector, which I was critical of. If you're going to make even the money that the unknown house show rookie is going to make, you better be willing to take a chop the same as all the other talent. It could have all been part of the gimmick and I just became a mark, but they hardly ever put that pc in the narrative. I just thought the kid didn't like taking bumps, didn't like pain, yet he was being pushed through because of who he was, well beyond his limits and abilities. But my mind has been changed through the recent matches he's had (still needs a lot of work) but he's got the humbleness and humility that it takes to have a good long career.

[@annakuch9108]

I love his storyline and i cant wait for when people finally openly love him. He has done sm for the audience! If you go back and check he has been through soso much from fellow stars as they beat him up when he comes to the aid of the other JD members. He has put his body through so much already for the show and he is also charismatic and has a great storyline. It's time for people to appreciate him more

[@anthonydisla676]

Mami is always on top 😈😈😈😈

[@jasonhuntley4203]

this is really deep how they get in depth w/how they overcame struggles and triblulations on how they got to where they got today...

[@olivianicolaides4072]

Bruh I love mami welcome home such an inspiration 3

[@life4trinity]

Amazing interview

[@lindsay1491]

What a brilliant interview and so well researched by the interviewer. Absolutely loved the question in regards to the taxing on the body. So many mates of mine laugh that I love it but then say to me “ you know it’s staged right?” I tell them that it only takes a split second timing issue and these wrestlers could get seriously injured. Half the falls they take and the hits they get we would not handle in regular joe world. All credit to them because in some matches they go through hell with what they put their body through. 👍

[@mawriverbird]

Dom is a complete menace 😂

[@xavierpark5937]

Why the f they have so much chemistry ?

[@Trunks7500]

LATINO HEAT JR & WOMENS WORLD CHAMPION MAMI

[@LeeNepinak]

wow what a great interviewer! cheers!

[@RicoSuavae]

I know she loves buddy because of how he helped her earlier and etc but the chemistry that she has with dom is like unmatched i dont know if its soul mates pretending to be co workers or co workers pretending to be soul mates but whatever it is its crazy to see in real time at this point as a wife in lets just say one month she probably spends majority of that time with dom or traveling with him or working with him and probably goes home once or twice

[@Pinkkkkk]

Right they are soul mates for sure

[@robertblake7824]

It's hard to pretend being right for eachother like they are

[@SeanIsTooOP]

Ok don't be a weirdo lol

[@Pinkkkkk]

@@SeanIsTooOP how is that being weird they have amazing chemistry and it makes sense for them to be together in real life

[@user-rd6df2lv8s]

Crazy chemistry dude. Or just amazing actors ?! They've great acting future after WWE I must say if that's the case.

[@goat1636]

this interview was great

[@biankashittygaming8659]

i love rheas little giggles and smiles when dom is speaking. its so adorable!

[@ThBigIAm]

Best interview.... i love when people can ask real questions and stay in the moment ❤

[@Mim795]

Great interview, I enjoyed the interviewers enthusiasm

[@tillyhugs867]

You clearly did your homework sir, such a professionally prepared interview! And yes I will sub to get some of these eagles videos :P

[@BLouis3]

I get they both have partners but if you’ve had a crush or really genuinely liked someone.. the way rhea admires dom & they look at each other is unmatched. If you say otherwise then that just shows you’re not good with signals😂 wouldn’t be surprised if down the road they hook up or already have. They look like they truly admire each others company

[@datetenou7059]

"i dont need to wear a mask becasue i am good looking" DAMM

[@shainarobb5473]

I am getting inspired by listening to rhea ripley Dominick mysterio and That is what I feel about myself because of how much I respect every wwe superstar

[@shainarobb5473]

I am so proud of everything that I always did have been wwe fan since I was 16 years old to 20 years old and now I know that I am the wwe fan of the judgement day because of being inspired by watching rhea ripley Dominick mysterio and Finn balor and Damien priest

[@5150scottie5150]

Man she really lights up around dom lol

[@nativll]

MAMI + DOM DOM❤😍✨

[@ibrahimmuhammad9424]

rhea absolutely loves working with him

[@therealamynicole]

My smile watching this was from ear to ear from the start to finish 😅❤ Absolutely love those two 😍 ❤️

[@MJ-gq5kg]

Dom with the Hasbulla T-shirt 😂😂

[@grifissplit3570]

I hope and prey they always good❤

[@ulisesvasquez2482]

*Pray

[@michaelvazquez7851]

Good interview

[@DataAnalysts352]

Man I love these 2 fooocrrs

[@elianacimino2951]

Son hermosos los dos

[@KayleeLatham-eh4cy]

Rhea mocking Damian 😂😂😂😂

[@user-rd6df2lv8s]

How did I miss that ! Time stamp please.

[@aspenowo6054]

​@@user-rd6df2lv8s 16:07 I think!

[@ItApproaches]

Damian?

[@thomasweeks2544]

Rhea has grown into an amazing person within the sport, so humble, too! I'm definitely a fan. You go, Mami 💜 🖤

[@zainfancy1111]

Dom Dom runs the WWE

[@davidkj4015]

In your dreams perhaps

[@ItApproaches]

Rhea: I'm 17.... Company: Okay we will be back later. Jeff Hardy: lol, we were like 16 when we got in mwahaha!

[@tlodland1]

Rhea Ripley is so cute! She laughs all the time. 😄

[@SergioTheKingReal]

Really happy that Emma is brought up here. She really doesn’t get enough credit

[@joeymicael1778]

Goddamn,the way she look at him. Dom already own her man. Just like Tony Montana said, the eyes they never lie chico..

[@Slayervein]

16:07 that rhea glare

[@angelinaa570]

mami on top

[@shackeelmcgann4224]

i love rhea

[@Guillermosanchezing]

This interviewer is great.

[@lauraking4917]

It really nice hearing Dom alot better without getting booed all the time it's nice at all I always respect him all the way he as got a point about is dad fair play to him he is alot stronger happier now than he was before following Rey mysterio,s shadow so glad he isn't now needs to follow is own and stay with the judgement day for good and for a long time Rhea looks beautiful as always go on Dom I absolutely love when he says deadbeat dad it hilarious ❤

[@melissagarciaperez4592]

Rhea bloody Ripley, you will always be the best of the best

[@datkiddjophat4290]

She’s gorgeous ❤

[@ElGaby323]

These 2 men have great chemistry

[@duchessofautumn]

I love how cool, friendly and down to earth Demi is.

[@xanderthagreat8460]

Mami🔥🧡

[@eliazerperez9240]

Bro the fact she said Buddy Murphy without even a hint of a smile or light in her eye was a little alarming 😂

[@ItApproaches]

She has no ill will toward Buddy, but Dom is her world...and no offense to Buddy...but Dom is the son of the legendary Rey Mysterio....he doesn't match up. Buddy's own name betrays him, he is only going to be Rhea's BUDDY aka he friend zoned himself lol.

[@LiterallyThatGuy9]

​@@ItApproaches Holy your overly enthusiastic for this,

[@theunderweartaker7556]

​@@LiterallyThatGuy9a lot of ppl here are, because they see it. Ppl move on, and that's been going on since the beginning of time.

[@Chris-sm2uj]

@@theunderweartaker7556 people should care about their own lives more