Teddy Long recently made a surprising comparison while praising Dominik Mysterio, highlighting a unique similarity between “Dirty” Dom and WWE legend Vickie Guerrero. This connection intrigued many fans, especially considering the ties shared through Eddie Guerrero.
For younger WWE fans, it’s worth noting that Vickie Guerrero was a major authority figure in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Known for her shrill voice and memorable catchphrase, she often received intense boos from the crowd, with fans frequently not allowing her to get a word in during promos.
On the final episode of *The Wrestling Time Machine*, WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long sat down with host Mac Davis and explained why Dominik Mysterio reminds him so much of Vickie Guerrero. He pointed out that both have endured similar “heat” from fans, being booed and interrupted, yet have still managed to impress with their performances.
> “We’ve watched him [Dominik Mysterio] when he was a little baby, when Rey [Mysterio] used to bring him to the shows. [It’s been] that long. To see him progress into what he has become today is just phenomenal. How can you not give it to him? He has the kind of heat that Vickie Guerrero had. They would never let her talk. Every time she said something. Dominik is the same. He has done a tremendous job; there’s no doubt.”
> — Teddy Long, *The Wrestling Time Machine*
> *(Credit: Sportskeeda Wrestling)*
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### Teddy Long Disagrees with Dominik Mysterio’s Take on WWE’s Current Era
Dominik Mysterio caused quite a stir during an interview with Jim Varsallone when he claimed that the current era of WWE surpasses the Attitude Era. He cited reasons including modern storylines, merchandise, and in-ring wrestling quality as factors behind his statement.
The Attitude Era is widely regarded as one of the biggest cultural boom periods in professional wrestling, making Dominik’s assertion controversial among fans and experts alike.
On a previous episode of *The Wrestling Time Machine*, Teddy Long expressed his disagreement with Dominik’s bold claim:
> “I love him to death. I have known him since he was a little bitty baby. No, no, you are wrong there Dominik. Come on playa.”
> — Teddy Long
Only time will tell how Dominik Mysterio’s statement ages. While the current WWE has seen record-breaking years, particularly on the financial front in 2025, fans often put more emphasis on quality storylines and match quality rather than business metrics.
Many WWE fans feel that the period between SummerSlam 2022 and WrestleMania 40 in 2024 marked the “honeymoon” of the Triple H era, with compelling storytelling and premium live events. However, the consensus online suggests that 2025 hasn’t quite lived up to those high standards in terms of content and fan engagement.
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