AJ Styles has been seen praying backstage for the wellness of WWE Superstar Dominik Mysterio, as the two await their anticipated championship match. The delay comes after Dominik, the Intercontinental Champion, suffered an injury that has put their scheduled contest at risk ahead of SummerSlam.
Styles and Dominik were originally booked to clash for the Intercontinental Title at the Night of Champions Premium Live Event, but the bout was canceled when Dominik was reported to be sidelined by a rib cage injury, according to PWInsider. This setback has stalled Styles’s pursuit of championship gold, causing him to wait anxiously for Dominik’s clearance to compete.
In the meantime, Styles has been frequently observed stalking Dominik backstage, including during the latest episode of RAW. The general manager, Adam Pearce, revealed that Dominik was due for a medical reexamination. Pearce stated that if Dominik remained unfit to wrestle with supporting documentation, his status as champion would be secure. However, if doctors cleared him, a championship match with Styles would be scheduled for SummerSlam.
After this announcement, cameras caught AJ Styles on his knees praying for Dominik to be medically cleared, prompting an emotional reaction from Dominik.
“I’m not cleared, AJ. God, please don’t let him do this to me.”
—Dominik Mysterio
Styles’s immediate reply was,
“God, don’t listen to him.”
—AJ Styles
The tension builds as fans await next week’s RAW for confirmation on whether Dominik will be fit to face Styles in what is billed as the biggest party of the summer.
AJ Styles’s Thoughtful Gesture Toward Dominik Last Week
Amid the uncertainty, Styles has maintained a close watch on Dominik backstage and made a notable gesture by sending a Get Well Soon cake to the champion. Initially, Dominik believed the cake was from his allies in The Judgment Day, but Styles later appeared, reinforcing the message with his intent to compete.
This act highlighted Styles’s patient strategy as he waits for the chance to finally compete against Dominik for the Intercontinental Title. Fans can expect more updates soon that will determine if this long-anticipated showdown will take place at SummerSlam.
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Q. Is AJ Styles religious?
A. A.J. Styles, outside of wrestling, is a dedicated Christian. He says his beliefs help him stay grounded.
While some wrestlers turn to faith after difficult times, Styles embraced it early in his career as a guiding light.
