Dominik Mysterio reacts to Mustafa Ali’s WWE release

At NXT No Mercy later this month, Dominik Mysterio was scheduled to defend his NXT North American Championship against Mustafa Ali.

Plans for that match changed on Thursday when Ali announced that he’s no longer with WWE. A round of roster cuts were made that day, with the releases coming after Endeavor’s acquisition of WWE was made official.

While being interviewed on In The Kliq, Dominik was asked about Ali’s departure and the other releases. He responded:

Yeah, it’s a very unfortunate situation that very talented people have to go through situations like this. But at the end of the day, it’s out of our control. We just do whatever we can to put our best foot forward. But as far as No Mercy goes, I’m just going to have to wait and see who my opponent will be.

Dominik is defending the NXT North American Championship against Dragon Lee on Raw this coming Monday. Ali was scheduled to appear on the episode prior to his departure.

Dominik retained the North American title against Ali and Wes Lee in a triple threat match at NXT Great American Bash this July.

NXT No Mercy is being held in Bakersfield, California on Saturday, September 30. The show will air live on Peacock/WWE Network.