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News18
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Nothing Kills Business Like...': Dominik Mysterio Hits Back At CM Punk After WWE Unreal Revelation
Last Updated: Dominik rebuttal came in swift fashion as he stated that Punk's unsuccessful stints outside the sport-entertainment business was more of a threat to the business. WWE wrestler Dominik Mysterio hit back at CM Punk over the latter's comments about the storyline relationship between Dominik and Rhea Ripley exposing the business as fake. Punk had opined that people would find it difficult to warm up to the pairing considering Ripley looks like a 'Greek Goddess', while Dominik, 'a nerd'. 'Dude, one time they wanted her to be in a relationship with Dominik Mysterio," Punk said on WWE's new behind the scenes show Unreal. 'Stupidest thing I have ever heard in my life," Ripley interjected. 'Who is going to believe that?" Punk continued. 'Hey, everybody, here is a Greek goddess of a woman here and she's with this f****** nerd," he joked. 'C'mon. That exposes the business as fake more than anything we are going to do on Netflix, because who is going to believe that b*******?" the wrestler stated. Dominik rebuttal came in swift fashion as he stated that Punk's unsuccessful stints outside the sport-entertainment business was more of a threat to the business. 'Nothing kills the business more than someone thinking they are actually good enough to go fight in the UFC and get their ass beat not once but twice," Dominik, the son of the legendary Rey Mysterio said. 'If you want to talk about 'nothing kills the business more,' just go watch CM Punk's fights in the UFC," he continued. 'You tell me what kills the business more. Let me call my friend Mickey Gall real quick and see what he thinks," Dominik added. Punk got the better of Gunther to clinch the World Heavyweight Championship on Day 1 of WWE Summerslam on Sunday, but his joy was shortlived as Seth Rollins' perfectly orchestrated ruse helped him successfully cash in his Money In The Bank title in dramatic fashion as he levelled Punk in amatter of seconds. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NZ Herald
27-07-2025
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Tauranga teens debate social media age limit proposal for under-16s
The move comes after strong reaction when National MP Catherine Wedd's Social Media Age-Restricted Users Bill was introduced in May. It would put the onus on social media companies to verify users' ages. The Bay of Plenty Times spoke to seven Ōtūmoetai College students about the ideas. They said while raising the age limit could encourage younger generations to form a healthier relationship with social media, it could also create other problems. Dominik Bennett, 18, said kids today did not know a life outside of social media. He did not believe the social media ban would be successful in pushing them to socialise outside of digital spaces. 'They're already on their phones anyway. They're going to find other ways to entertain themselves outside of social media.' If the ban went ahead, Dominik said: 'People who are allowed to drive and only a couple of years away from voting will have never had an experience online.' He said teens needed to learn how to cope with online peer pressure on apps such as Instagram and he was worried waiting until 16 was leaving it too late. Dominik said when his parents grew up without social media, physical bullying was the means of harassment. 'Now the fight's moved online,' Dominik said. 'There will always be a fight. You can't stop bullying from happening.' He expressed concern the fight may become physical again if social media platforms were not available. But raising the age limit to 16 could mitigate the exposure to constant dopamine and the 'doom-scrolling effect'. He said his generation lost attention quickly because of the instant satisfaction of having everything on demand via social media. 'My sister can't watch a two-hour movie,' Dominik said. 'She goes on TikTok, finds the best bits, and keeps scrolling.' Lifting the age limit would help younger generations become more attentive, Dominik said. Ōtūmoetai College students Will Martin (left), 14, Maonga Te Ruku Gallagher Harrison, 15, Dominik Bennett, 18, Dayna Bennett, 18, Ashton Zhou, 16, Olivia Finau, 13, and Lucia Poff, 16. Photo / Bijou Johnson Dayna Bennett, 18, agreed and said late blooming could be a good thing. 'If we grow up without social media, then when we get to 16 it's like a new exciting thing, but you're not dependent on it. You're not reliant on it for your everyday source of dopamine,' she said. The transition period from 13 to 16 would be difficult for kids who already had social media, Dayna said. However, once it was in play, the ban could be beneficial to people who had never had it. Dayna said the ban may help students experience the benefits of social media, rather than wasting their time, becoming addicted, or depending on false connections. Instead of using social media, Dayna messages her closest friends via text. On the other hand, Olivia Finau, 13, said she used social media to stay in touch with long-distance friends and family – her cousin, for example, who owned an iPad, not a phone. Ōtūmoetai College students Dayna Bennett, Dominik Bennett, Will Martin, Olivia Finau, Lucia Poff, Ashton Zhou and Maonga Te Ruku Gallagher Harrison have shared their thoughts on a social media ban. Photo / Bijou Johnson Being under 16, Olivia wouldn't be able to communicate with her cousin if a social media restriction were in place. Will Martin, 14, said he used social media to 'connect with people I wouldn't usually see and learn about their experiences and their perspectives, which I feel like has broadened my learning'. Social media connected them, regardless of geographical restrictions. However, Lucia Poff, 16, said the ban was too late. 'People who are younger than 13 already have social media,' she said. 'People who are 9 years old are already addicted to their phones.' Maonga Te Ruku Gallagher Harrison, 15, expanded on Dominik's comments about bullying, saying he believed social media should be banned for 18-year-olds as well. He said rangatahi (young people) needed to wake up and realise the harmful consequences of social media on mental health. Ashton Zhou, 16, called social media a 'double-edged sword'. 'If we're taught to use things properly, if we're taught to separate ourselves from the screen, I think it can be used really well. 'Social media can't hurt you,' he said. 'You're using something that's inanimate, and the way you've used it may indirectly lead to not-so-great things happening. And unfortunately, that's something that we have to live with as people who are growing up around technology.' Ōtūmoetai College principal Russell Gordon supported the intent of the bill, saying as an educator he had seen social media misused and online drama spill into school life. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told the Herald in May that restricting access for under-16s would help protect kids from bullying, harmful content and social media addiction. – Bijou Johnson is an intern journalist at the Bay of Plenty Times.
NDTV
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Brock Lesnar On WWE's 'Ban List' After Scandal? Explosive Claim Surfaces
Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier made a stunning revelation about Brock Lesnar's current status in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Cormier believes that Brock may not return to WWE and even went on to say that the multiple-time champion is currently on the company's 'ban list'. Brock has not featured in WWE since August 2023 after his loss to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam. Brock was reportedly going to make his return at 2024 Royal Rumble but it did not materialise and several fans were of the opinion that the decision was impacted by the Janel Grand lawsuit. Lesnar was named in the sex trafficing lawsuit along with Vince McMahon and he has not featured in WWE ever since. "Brock [Lesnar] is on the ban list right now. Oh dude, Brock got in so much trouble. I ain't telling you on air what Brock did. Brock is so much in trouble," Daniel Cormier said on the 'Mighty' Podcast. Meanwhile, CM Punk launched a surprising verbal rant on Dominik Mysterio and called him 'illiterate'. Dominik has taken shots at Punk by calling him 'old' over the years but it was the first time that the veteran wrestler replied as he said that Dominik has no idea what his own tattoos mean. "A lot of people don't know he does that because a lot of the tattoos he got are misspelled because Dominik can't read," Punk said. While the spat between Punk and Dominik has mostly been verbal in the recent past, this can be the start of a rivalry. "I hate CM Punk, why, because he's old, he disappeared for what, 30 years, and came back and he's now what, 60, and he's still wrestling, he tortured me when I was a I was 12 years old, and he was probably like 45 at the time, maybe 50 - I just don't like CM Punk, he traumatized me as a kid, who does that to a 12 year old, what's wrong with him," Dominik had earlier said.
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
SmartBear Honors Dominik Krichbaum of ING Germany with 2025 Quality Champion Award
SOMERVILLE, Mass. & GALWAY, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SmartBear, a leading provider of software quality and visibility solutions, awarded Dominik Krichbaum, Product Owner of the imPactors at ING Germany, its 2025 Quality Champion Award, recognizing leaders who drive excellence in software delivery and testing. ING is a global financial institution with a strong presence in Germany, serving millions of customers across Europe and beyond. Dominik plays a pivotal role in ING's centralized Center of Expertise, Tech Integrate & Automate, helping to shape the company's global strategy for application delivery and quality. Dominik, together with the outstanding collaboration & expertise of his team, has made a real impact, not only in adopting contract testing but in driving scalable solutions across ING's global teams. We hope to inspire others to advance software quality. Share 'We're thrilled to honor Dominik Krichbaum of ING Germany as the 2025 Quality Champion, celebrating those who help shape extraordinary software products and user experiences,' said JP Cooney, EMEA Enterprise Account Executive at SmartBear. 'Dominik, together with the outstanding collaboration and expertise of his team, has made a real impact, not only in adopting contract testing but in driving scalable solutions across ING's global teams. Their shared commitment to excellence exemplifies what this award is all about: advancing software quality through teamwork, vision, and continuous improvement. We hope to inspire others to advance software quality.' As Product Owner for ING's OnePipeline initiative, Dominik has championed enterprise-wide adoption of contract testing, migrating from open source tools to SmartBear's API Hub for Contract Testing (formerly PactFlow). Dominik led a successful proof of concept with two of ING's largest application teams, creating a strong internal use case driving broader adoption of contract testing. At ING Engineering Days in Germany, he helped strengthen collaboration with SmartBear, aligning on strategic goals and sharing best practices. 'I'm honored to receive the Quality Champion Award from SmartBear,' said Dominik Krichbaum. 'To me, this recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of my squad. It highlights our shared commitment to improving software quality through collaboration, innovation, and practices like contract testing that help us build more reliable and scalable systems.' To celebrate the exceptional work of its customers, SmartBear launched a quarterly awards program last year. Nominations are now open for SmartBear's AI Innovation Award, recognizing a customer that is redefining the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by leveraging AI for efficiency and quality at every stage. To learn more or to nominate a company, go to: About SmartBear SmartBear is pioneering innovation in software quality, embracing AI's transformative potential. The company's powerful solution hubs, including SmartBear API Hub, SmartBear Insight Hub, and SmartBear Test Hub, featuring HaloAI, give software development teams around the world visibility and automation that provide end-to-end quality. SmartBear is trusted by over 16 million developers, testers, and software engineers at 32,000+ organizations – including innovators like Adobe, JetBlue, FedEx, and Microsoft. With an active peer-to-peer community, SmartBear meets customers where they are to help make our technology-driven world a better place. The company is committed to ethical corporate practices, including responsible AI that integrates accountability and transparency across its technology stack, and to social responsibility, promoting good in all the communities it serves. Learn more at or follow on LinkedIn, X, or Facebook. All trademarks recognized.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio: Net Worth Comparision, Current Salary, Contract Status and More
Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio (Image Source: Getty) Both Rey Mysterio and his son Dominik Mysterio have made it to WWE, but their paths could not be more different. Rey has been a pro for over 30 years, while Dominik has made a name for himself after debuting in 2020. With both of them practically staples now on WWE programming, it kind of has everyone wondering exactly how well the duo is doing, what they're getting, and on what sort of deal. Here is a complete breakdown of how father and son go head-to-head. Rey Mysterio's finances and contract status Rey Mysterio's current net worth as of 2025 can be estimated to be around $10 million. A lot of this wealth comes from his decades of interning in WCW, WWE, and other global organizations. He has a base salary with WWE of around $174,000 a year, along with additional income from sales of merchandise, licensing deals, and bonuses from special events. Rey is still active and still signed to WWE in the SmackDown brand, even as a WWE Hall of Famer. He is under contract through at least the middle of 2025. Dominik Mysterio's wealth, salary, and contract update Dominik Mysterio, despite being a relative newcomer to WWE, had built an estimated fortune of approximately $2 million. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 드디어! 2025년 최고의 전략 게임을 무료로 플레이하세요! Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo His yearly salary, now around $350,000, indicates his growing worth on the WWE roster. Especially after he won the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 41, Dominik, with the increase in pay-per-view bonuses and merchandise sold, has made a considerable amount of money. By his return in 2023, Dominik had signed a new WWE contract that is speculated to extend over a multi-year period, which may see him with the company until or around 2028. While specific details aren't immediately available, his new deal probably features performance incentives and a few increases at strategic points along the way. Dominik lives in Chula Vista (in the upscale part that Rey lives in) and owns the BMW 3 Series and BMW i8 (in the alias sets). Oddly enough, Dominik's earnings from wrestling go back to when he was just a child. He earned around $5,000 per segment, reportedly, when he was used early on in storylines in the mid-2000s. Final comparison and what lies ahead Rey Mysterio is still the richer of the two, with decades of experience and a name that keeps raking in the coin on T-shirts and brand deals. Dominik, however, is still getting started. That base salary is also higher than expected, but WWE is investing in his future as a superstar. Also Read: Good news for WWE star Dominik Mysterio as father Rey Mysterio says retirement is 'really close' With Dominik continuing to establish his name and earn accolades, he has a good chance of making even more than his father one day. Besides, for now, Rey is king when it comes to legacy, net or otherwise, in the Mysterio family. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
