Dominik Mysterio made his return to WWE on Monday following an absence of more than a month caused by a shoulder injury sustained at the AAA Guerra de Titanes event on December 20, 2025, in Mexico. During the match, where he partnered with El Grande Americano against Rey Fenix and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, Dominik injured his shoulder in a DDT spot with his father and appeared in visible pain throughout the bout.
Despite the injury, the babyfaces secured the win, but tensions rose when Dominik broke ties with Americano after the match. Due to his shoulder condition, the 28-year-old Intercontinental Champion was forced to miss the 2026 Royal Rumble held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Now recovered, Mysterio is setting his sights on defending his Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania.
Celebrating Liv Morgan’s Royal Rumble Win on WWE Raw
Dominik’s return to Raw this week was marked not just by his recovery but also by support for his partner, Liv Morgan, who recently triumphed at the Royal Rumble. Morgan announced she would reveal her WrestleMania opponent at a later time, while the evening’s focus remained on Raquel Rodriguez’s scheduled challenge against Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship. Unfortunately for Rodriguez, she failed to capture the title despite Liv Morgan’s interference during the match.
Explanation for Liv Morgan’s Absence from AAA Event
Beyond his WWE role, Dominik holds the AAA Mega Championship and is currently feuding with El Hijo del Vikingo. Although Dominik appeared at the recent AAA taping broadcast on FOX, Liv Morgan was noticeably absent. A video posted by Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide clarified that Morgan did not attend the event due to WWE commitments.
On the preceding Friday’s SmackDown, Morgan competed in a tag team match alongside Raquel Rodriguez against WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace. A miscommunication resulted in Raquel accidentally kicking Liv, and the duo lost the match. In the video, Dominik Mysterio is seen speaking with Morgan by phone, advising her not to travel to Mexico and to concentrate on her current responsibilities instead.
Additional WWE News Highlights
Several notable developments have taken place across WWE and the wider wrestling world recently. Rikishi admitted to encouraging a former AEW star’s transition to WWE, while Seth Rollins might return to in-ring action soon. Xavier Woods responded publicly to Big E’s retirement announcement from wrestling, conveying his sentiments. Meanwhile, Nikki Bella opened up about her relationship status with NFL player Cooper DeJean amid ongoing speculation.
WWE NXT has a roster member potentially departing as their contract nears expiration. WWE management has publicly recognized a major event’s success and praised three outstanding performers involved. Additionally, Drew McIntyre had a fiery night on WWE SmackDown, taking aim verbally at Roman Reigns and Phil, referred to as “Fragile Phil.” Outside WWE, AEW is reportedly interested in signing two former champions from WWE and TNA, indicating potential future roster changes.
Significance of Dominik and Liv Morgan’s Current Storylines
Dominik Mysterio’s return not only boosts the Intercontinental Championship scene but also ties into the cross-promotional AAA storyline involving the Mega Championship and his feud with El Hijo del Vikingo. Liv Morgan’s absence from the AAA show due to WWE commitments illustrates the balancing act wrestlers manage between multiple promotions. Her recent Royal Rumble victory and upcoming WrestleMania opponent announcement add depth to the evolving WWE women’s division narratives. Fans will be watching closely as both athletes advance their careers, with WrestleMania looming as a crucial milestone for their respective titles and personal storylines.
Una llamada 📱 de su Güerita @YaOnlyLivvOnce para recargar las pilas del doble Campeón, @DomMysterio35 #AAAenFOX México 🇲🇽 y Centroamérica: 8 PM por FOX y FOX One, 9PM por FOX Tubi.
Sudamérica 🌎 (Excepto Brasil) por YouTube FOX pic.twitter.com/WOWDvB9jUN— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) February 8, 2026
