WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio has confirmed that his injury, which caused him to withdraw from his match at the Champions event, was genuine. In a recent interview, Mysterio provided details about his rib injury, dispelling rumors that it was fabricated as part of a storyline.
During an appearance on the Club 520 podcast, “Dirty Dom” addressed speculation suggesting that his injury was a ploy to avoid a scheduled match against AJ Styles. He explained the intense pain he experienced, caused by two dislocated lower ribs pressing into his cartilage.
“I dislocated two lower ribs. They were digging into my cartilage, which is why I was hurt,” Mysterio revealed. “Everyone thought I was faking it, but it was genuinely painful.”
The Intercontinental Championship match was set to take place during the Champions Premium Live Event but was removed from the lineup after Mysterio was declared medically unfit to compete. In the weeks that followed, AJ Styles taunted the sidelined champion until Mysterio was finally cleared to make his return.
Now recovered, “Dirty Dom” is prepared to face the “amazing” AJ Styles at the two-night SummerSlam Premium Live Event. This eagerly awaited Intercontinental Championship match will be held live at MetLife Stadium on the event’s second day, Sunday, August 3rd.
Fan Take: This news is significant for WWE fans as it confirms the authenticity of Mysterio’s injury, putting to rest doubts about the legitimacy of his absence. With Mysterio back in the ring and ready to face AJ Styles, the upcoming SummerSlam match promises to be an exciting showdown that could redefine the Intercontinental Championship landscape.
