Dominik Mysterio is set to defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles at SummerSlam. In recent weeks on “WWE Raw,” Styles has been actively pursuing a title shot, while Mysterio claimed he wasn’t medically cleared by his personal physician and avoided scheduled defenses against Styles at Night of Champions. However, Raw’s general manager Adam Pierce mandated an official WWE medical evaluation, leading to this week’s developments. Mysterio was a key figure on the show, even participating in the women’s tag team title match involving Laila Valkyria, Raker Rodriguez, Bailey, and Roxanne Perez.
In a behind-the-scenes segment, Mysterio interrupted Pierce and Styles, attacking Styles and briefly incapacitating medical staff. The segment ended with Mysterio standing over Styles, confirming their SummerSlam showdown as his upcoming title defense. This will be Mysterio’s second defense since winning the belt at WrestleMania 40, after successful defenses against Penta and AAA’s Octagon Jr.
Fan Take: This match is a significant moment for WWE fans as it marks Dominik Mysterio stepping further into the spotlight to prove himself as a credible champion against a seasoned veteran like AJ Styles. The outcome could shape the Intercontinental title scene and add fresh excitement to WWE’s SummerSlam event.
