At the upcoming SummerSlam 2025 event, WWE Superstar Dominik Mysterio will defend his Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles in a highly anticipated match. Dominik, a member of The Judgment Day faction, has maintained his reign partly due to the support of his group, while AJ Styles is intent on capturing the IC Title from Dirty Dom.
Possible Interference by Roxanne Perez in the Title Bout
Roxanne Perez has been working her way closer to Dominik Mysterio ever since joining The Judgment Day. Recently on RAW, she presented Dominik with a Nintendo Switch 2, letting him enjoy WWE 2K25, signaling her friendly approach. This could be a strategic move as she might interfere to assist Dominik during the SummerSlam match. If Perez’s involvement helps Mysterio retain his championship, AJ Styles’s defeat would still protect his strong in-ring reputation. WWE appears likely to keep the Intercontinental Championship on Dominik for a while, especially as Roxanne’s interference would build on ongoing storylines, particularly with Liv Morgan sidelined due to a shoulder injury.
Finn Balor’s Potential Role in Sabotaging Dominik Mysterio
Finn Balor, also part of The Judgment Day, has shown complicated intentions toward Dominik Mysterio. Given their history—Dominik won the IC Title at WrestleMania 41 by pinning Balor after a Coup de Grace from Balor on Bron Breakker—Balor harbors a fierce vendetta against Mysterio. He could pretend to support Dominik at SummerSlam, only to turn against him and sabotage his chances. This betrayal would pave the way for AJ Styles to claim the Intercontinental Championship. Balor has previously interfered in crucial matches, costing allies like Damian Priest a title at SummerSlam, suggesting he could repeat such a move.
Dominik’s Need for Clean Victories to Strengthen His Standing
Dominik Mysterio has earned criticism for relying heavily on his faction to win matches through distractions or interference rather than clean wrestling. Holding the Intercontinental Championship now puts pressure on him to secure legitimate, uncontested victories. On a recent RAW episode, AJ Styles and the Kabuki Warriors defeated Dominik, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez in a six-person mixed tag team match, where Styles pinned Dominik after using a Phenomenal Forearm. While this win suggested momentum for Styles, WWE might be setting up a scenario where Dominik retains at SummerSlam, especially as some of his Judgment Day allies are preoccupied with their own title defenses, limiting their availability to assist him.
What the Outcome Could Mean for Both Wrestlers
If Dominik manages to keep the Intercontinental Championship without resorting to unfair tactics, it could mark a turning point in his career, especially against a respected opponent like AJ Styles, a two-time former WWE Champion. Conversely, an AJ Styles victory fueled by Balor’s interference would introduce fresh drama into the storyline. Either way, the SummerSlam 2025 title match promises significant developments for both superstars and their ongoing narratives within WWE.
