“Very Unfortunate Situation”: Dominik Mysterio Breaks Kayfabe to Sympathize With Dolph Ziggler, Mustafa Ali & Other Recently Released WWE Superstars

The WWE Universe is trying to digest the fact that weeks after the highly anticipated merger, over 100 employees were terminated or released from the company. These included big names like Dolph Ziggler, Emma, Mustafa Ali, etc. While most in the locker room are still in shock, Dominik Mysterio broke kayfabe to discuss the situation.

Dominik Mysterio was set to face off against Mustafa Ali for the NXT North American Title at the NXT No Mercy PPV. However, since the company has released Ali, those plans will have to be changed.

Dominik Mysterio sympathizes with those released by the company

Dominik shared his views in conversation with Baby Huey on the In The Kliq podcast. The two covered several topics, including the recent WWE release and what Dominik felt about it. This is where the topic of Mustafa Ali was brought up. Dominik, as mentioned before, was supposed to face Ali at NXT’s No Mercy PPV on September 30, 2023. However, it seems like the match won’t happen now. 

Huey asked Dominik right at the start how he felt about the situation. “Yeah, it’s a very unfortunate situation,” Dominik replied. Breaking kayfabe, Dominik broke kayfabe and sympathized with his opponent, who could have potentially taken his title away. He said it was disheartening that talented individuals had to endure this type of situation.

“But at the end of the day, it is out of our control,” he added. He explained how the company decides who stays and who goes. He said every wrestler gives it their best but has no control over the company’s decisions.

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In conclusion, he said that he was looking forward to the match, but now he has to wait and see what will happen. The WWE or NXT have not given any official word on who will contend for Dominik’s NXT North American Title at No Mercy. There have been no developments regarding whether the match will still occur or be removed. Despite his sudden release, Ali has been asking the WWE to do it for a year now.

Mustafa Ali asked for his release in 2022

At the start of 2022, Ali had asked the WWE to release him from his contract. He was placed on hiatus until he could return in May of the same year. When the details about Ali asking for his release were leaked, he cleared the matter on After The Bell with Corey Graves. Ali said, “I believe private conversations are meant to be private.” Ali never wanted fans to know he had requested his release from the company, as his reasons were personal. He claimed he loved sports entertainment and wrestling. 

Ali claimed he had no other option but to ask for his release. “I still stand by the choice I made. I did what I had to do,” he said. Ali went on to talk about how his sabbatical gave him time to spend with his newborn daughter and his other two kids. Ali shared that he has missed them a lot since he’s been on tour. Fans of the highflyer are looking forward to his next venture and are wondering when he will mount the top rope again.

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