At WWE SummerSlam on August 21, 2005, Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero competed in a Ladder Match with extraordinarily personal stakes: the winner would gain legal custody of Rey’s son, Dominick Mysterio. The bout was a high-intensity, emotionally charged confrontation that blended dramatic storytelling with physically punishing ladder action. Both men brawled with ladders as weapons, trading blows on the mat and aerial spots that saw them repeatedly climb and fall from the structure as they fought for control of the briefcase containing the custody papers. Mid-match moments included Rey dropkicking ladders into Guerrero’s face and executing a 619 into a ladder, while Guerrero used power-based attacks such as powerbombs off the ladder and sandwiching Rey between ladders. Dominick even briefly entered the ring to shake a ladder in an attempt to stop Guerrero, further heightening the emotional stakes. In the finish, Eddie’s wife, Vickie Guerrero, unexpectedly intervened by pushing Eddie off the ladder, allowing Rey Mysterio to climb up and retrieve the briefcase. With that, Rey won the match and regained custody of his son, leading to an emotional reunion between father and son while Guerrero reacted with frustration. The encounter remains one of WWE’s most talked-about ladder matches due to its unique stipulation and dramatic storytelling.