Dominik Mysterio confirmed his new wrestling name, “KING OF THE LUCHADORES,” after his appearance in the Mexican wrestling promotion AAA on Friday night. Alongside this announcement, Mysterio revealed his goal to capture two championships simultaneously.
Currently, Mysterio holds the WWE Intercontinental Championship and is scheduled to defend it against AJ Styles at the upcoming SummerSlam Premium Live Event. Following that, he aims to compete for the AAA Mega Championship at Triplemania XXXIII on August 16.
Mysterio made the announcement on Instagram, where he emphasized his new wrestling identity. Although he had used the nickname occasionally on WWE television, his appearance in AAA marks a more permanent embrace of the title as he prepares to face other luchadores in Mexico.
“KING OF THE LUCHADORES 👑😈,” wrote Mysterio.
High-Stakes AAA Event Features Multiple WWE Stars
Dominik Mysterio was not the only WWE Superstar featured in AAA. The event included the reigning Mega Champion Hijo Del Vikingo, who was interrupted by Dragon Lee. The two were soon confronted by El Grande Americano, a crowd favorite in Mexico, who was warmly welcomed by the audience.
The final star to appear was a member of The Judgment Day faction, who made a strong impression by quickly dominating the scene and receiving enthusiastic cheers. These four wrestlers are set to face each other at the high-profile Triplemania XXXIII on August 16.
Dominik Mysterio Reflects on His WWE Intercontinental Championship Victory
Dominik Mysterio won the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 41 by defeating Bron Breakker in a Fatal Four-Way Match that also included Finn Balor and Penta. Following his victory, he shared what he did immediately afterward to prove his doubters wrong.
In an interview on Busted Open radio, Mysterio explained that he looked at his mother and shoved the championship belt in her face, making it clear that he had succeeded despite skepticism. He said:
“I did one long glance, and out of the corner of my eye I saw my mom, and the only thing I did was shove the title directly in her face. Because I’m pretty sure none of them thought I could do it either.”
Upcoming Championship Match Confirmed for SummerSlam
Mysterio’s next major match will be a defense of his Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles at SummerSlam 2025. The bout was officially approved by RAW General Manager Adam Pearce after Mysterio was medically cleared to compete.
This confirmation came after Mysterio was forced to withdraw from a previous title defense against Styles at Night of Champions due to injury. Now fully prepared, he is poised to defend his title and continue building momentum toward his larger ambition of holding two major championships.
Implications of Mysterio’s New Persona and Upcoming Challenges
Adopting the “KING OF THE LUCHADORES” name signifies Dominik Mysterio’s deepening connection to the lucha libre tradition and highlights his ambition to establish dominance in both WWE and AAA promotions. Successfully defending his WWE title while competing for the AAA Mega Championship would elevate his status significantly in the wrestling world.
The upcoming matches, particularly at SummerSlam and Triplemania XXXIII, will be key moments in Mysterio’s career, testing his ability to maintain a high level of performance across different wrestling stages and styles. Fans and analysts alike will closely watch his progress as he attempts to secure a rare dual championship achievement.
