AJ Styles returned to Paris, France, to challenge Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship, aiming to reverse last year’s defeat against Cody Rhodes. Despite entering the match amidst one of the loudest and most sustained crowd chants in recent memory, Styles could not secure the victory in what many consider one of his best performances.
Although members of Judgment Day, including JD McDonagh and Finn Balor, were barred from ringside, the match was disrupted by an unexpected interference. Ludwig Kaiser, under the guise of El Grande Americano, appeared ringside and distracted Styles before delivering a metal plate headbutt. This assault allowed Mysterio to capitalize and retain the Intercontinental Championship.
Following his successful title defense, Mysterio will next defend his Intercontinental Championship against El Hijo De Vikingo at the upcoming Worlds Collide event, where the AAA Mega Championship will also be contested.
AJ Styles Explains Decision to Decline Early TNA Hall of Fame Induction
AJ Styles, a prominent figure from TNA Wrestling, addressed his choice not to enter the TNA Hall of Fame during an appearance at a Fanatics Live Signing. Styles revealed that he viewed an early induction as somewhat disrespectful to WWE and preferred to wait until his career concludes to accept any Hall of Fame honors.
“There was a time they wanted me to come in and be in the TNA Hall of Fame. I just thought it was a little disrespectful at the time, to WWE, to go into the TNA Hall Of Fame. I want to go into the Hall of Fame when I’m done wrestling. I think that’s more appropriate. There are a lot of places I’ve wrestled and I’m very thankful that I can be in any Hall of Fame. I’m gonna wait until I’m done.” —AJ Styles, Wrestler
Upcoming Challenges and Future Storylines in Wrestling
As Dominik Mysterio continues to hold the Intercontinental Championship, the anticipation builds around his confrontation with El Hijo De Vikingo at Worlds Collide. This event will also feature the defense of the AAA Mega Championship, adding heightened stakes to the night’s matches.
In parallel, other wrestlers continue to prepare for significant upcoming feuds, including Rhea Ripley’s next major storyline, indicating continued dynamic developments across wrestling promotions.
