AJ Styles recently attempted to capture the WWE Intercontinental Championship once again but was unsuccessful after losing to Dominik Mysterio in a rematch on RAW. The defeat was influenced by interference from El Grande Americano, continuing Styles’ recent struggles to reclaim the title.
The title rivalry began at SummerSlam, where Styles faced Mysterio but was unable to secure the championship because of a deceitful tactic used by Mysterio near the match‘s conclusion. Styles earned a rematch on RAW the following week, but this opportunity was compromised when El Grande Americano intervened, costing Styles the victory. However, Styles did manage to settle the score by defeating El Grande Americano one-on-one during this week’s RAW episode.
Challenges Ahead for Styles Amid Judgment Day Tensions
Despite his recent victory, the 48-year-old veteran may not receive another chance at the Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio. Mysterio remains protected by his faction, The Judgment Day, creating a significant numbers disadvantage for Styles. However, there are signs of tension between Mysterio and fellow stablemate Finn Balor, which could alter the current dynamics within the group.
To regain his footing, Styles might consider a heel turn and reviving the Bullet Club alongside Finn Balor and JD McDonagh. Both Styles and Balor have history as members of the Bullet Club prior to joining WWE, a connection that could fuel this storyline’s resurgence.
Potential Bullet Club Reformation with Key WWE Figures
Dominik Mysterio won the Intercontinental Championship by pinning Finn Balor at WrestleMania 41, and Balor may still harbor resentment from that loss. With Balor and JD McDonagh already aligned in The Judgment Day alongside Mysterio, there is speculation that Balor could betray Mysterio to reunite with Styles and reactivate the Bullet Club within WWE.
McDonagh, currently one-half of the World Tag Team Champions, might also be persuaded to join this new alliance. Although this storyline possibility is generating excitement among fans, it remains unconfirmed and speculative as of now.
AJ Styles’ Raw Promo Suggests Frustrations Behind the Scenes
On this week’s Monday Night RAW, after defeating El Grande Americano, Styles appeared to break character during his promo segment. He admitted that for the first time in his career, he had no allies watching his back. Styles noted that his longtime partners Gallows and Anderson were absent, and that Michin had moved to SmackDown, implying deliberate efforts to limit his success within WWE.
Most notably, Styles declared,
“somebody doesn’t want me in WWE,”
a statement that many interpret as a pointed criticism of the creative decisions affecting his career. This unscripted moment suggested internal frustrations and challenges regarding his current positioning in the company.
The Outlook for AJ Styles and WWE Faction Dynamics
With these developments, Styles’ possible heel turn and reformation of the Bullet Club could significantly shift alliances and storylines on WWE programming. If Balor and McDonagh join forces with Styles, the new Bullet Club may pose a formidable threat to The Judgment Day and other WWE factions.
This angle, intertwined with Styles’ expressed dissatisfaction, may lead to intriguing narrative twists in upcoming events, potentially reshaping championship battles and faction rivalries in WWE.
