Dominik Mysterio does what his father never could: beat John Cena for a WWE championship

WWE's Dominik Mysterio has been obsessed with proving himself as the true greatest Mysterio. The AAA Mega Champion has spent the past three years demanding the fans' respect and claiming he's surpassed his legendary father, Rey Mysterio, in every way. Well, thanks to his victory over John Cena at Survivor Series, Dirty Dom might have a legitimate claim.

Back on the November 10 edition of Monday Night RAW, John Cena was challenged by then-Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio to a match. The arrogant 28-year-old wrote a check his body couldn't cash, as Cena defeated him, ending Dom's reign at 204 days and claiming the final title needed to become a Grand Slam Champion. Their rematch was eventually set for Survivor Series: WarGames, giving Dominik Mysterio an opportunity for more than gold.

On Saturday night, Dom broke out all the big moves of his father, Rey, as well as his father figure, Eddie Guerrero. Dom lied, cheated, and stole his way to a victory, partly thanks to the shocking return of former WWE Women's Champion Liv Morgan. Dom 619'd Cena into a belt shot from Liv, and he finished the GOAT with a Frog Splash. However, he won more than the Intercontinental Championship. He achieved something his father never could.

Dominik Mysterio gets revenge for his father, whether he meant to or not

In his legendary career, Rey Mysterio never once beat John Cena for any WWE championship. In fact, one of the more infamous championship victories in John Cena's storied career was against the elder Mysterio, taking place smack-dab in the middle of the Summer of Punk.

When CM Punk won the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank 2011 and left the promotion, the company was forced to set up a quick tournament to crown a new champion. Rey Mysterio emerged victorious over The Miz in the finals on the July 25, 2011, edition of RAW. Shortly after winning his first WWE Title, Mysterio was challenged by Cena for a title bout in the main event.

Just a few hours after achieving glory, Mysterio fell to Cena. The Chain Gang Leader would earn his ninth WWE Championship that night, beating a less than 100% Rey Mysterio.

Cut to fourteen years later, and Mysterio has defeated John Cena for the WWE title. But that name isn't Rey Mysterio. It's Dirty Dominik Mysterio! It's also the Intercontinental Championship, but the point still stands. Dominik Mysterio has done something his father has not done and will NEVER do.

Now, what are the odds we hear about that on Monday Night RAW?