SummerSlam 2025 is expected to showcase at least two significant title matches following the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, including contests for the Intercontinental Championship and the World Tag Team Championship. These matches could bring notable changes to WWE’s championship landscape as the event approaches.
The Latino World Order recently secured the opportunity to challenge for the World Tag Team Championship held by Judgment Day’s Finn Balor and JD McDonagh by defeating The New Day and The Creed Brothers. However, WWE has yet to announce the exact date for this high-stakes tag team championship showdown.
AJ Styles vs. Dominik Mysterio Confirmed for Intercontinental Title Clash
The long-running feud between AJ Styles and Dominik Mysterio will culminate in a match at SummerSlam, where the Intercontinental Championship will be defended. Styles has continued to taunt and antagonize Dominik over recent weeks, adopting a variety of quirky roles backstage, ranging from valet to sweeper, and even impersonating WWE medical staff, injecting humor into their rivalry.
The tension escalated when Mysterio ambushed Styles during a meeting with RAW General Manager Adam Pearce and legitimate WWE medical personnel, following an assault on Dominik at ringside during a women’s tag title match. With Styles favored to capture the Intercontinental title at SummerSlam, there is speculation that Rey Mysterio’s involvement could influence the outcome, possibly aligning with Styles against Judgment Day upon his return.
Rey Mysterio’s Anticipated Return Amid Injury Layoff
Rey Mysterio is poised for a return after being sidelined by a torn groin and a ruptured eardrum sustained in a six-man tag match on SmackDown before WrestleMania 41. Since his injury, Rey has been absent from WWE television, except for a special appearance at the WWE & AAA co-branded Worlds Collide event.
He is currently booked for upcoming live events at Arena CDMX in Mexico City and Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, signaling steps toward his in-ring comeback. Whether his SummerSlam return will include competition remains uncertain, but he is expected to at least make a televised appearance during the lead-up or at the event itself.
Potential Storyline Impact of Rey Mysterio with Tag Team and Intercontinental Titles
Rey Mysterio’s return could have a significant influence on ongoing storylines, especially given his historical tensions with his son Dirty Dom and his alliance with the Latino World Order (LWO). Should he choose not to wrestle, Rey might still alter the course of events by interfering in the Intercontinental Championship match or by helping the LWO secure the World Tag Team titles for the first time.
The narrative between Rey and his son remains a strong foundation for his involvement, possibly reigniting their rivalry or steering it toward an alliance. Rey’s prominent role could create compelling twists, particularly if he joins forces with AJ Styles or further challenges Dominik.
Future Scenarios for Rey Mysterio and His Family at SummerSlam
The WWE Universe eagerly anticipates how Rey Mysterio’s presence will shape the outcomes at SummerSlam. If Rey partners with Styles, forming a “dream team,” it could add another layer of complexity to the feud with Dominik Mysterio and Judgment Day, heightening fan interest. Alternatively, Rey might play a more passive but pivotal role by influencing matches without officially competing.
“Styles seemed to have acquired the personality of the Gilmore Girls character Kirk, switching jobs as a valet, a sweeper, and finally, a member of the WWE medical team.” —WWE Insider
“Nonetheless, with Styles expected to win the title at SummerSlam, it is possible that Rey Mysterio plays a role in the result, or perhaps, allies with Styles against the Judgment Day upon his eventual in-ring return.” —WWE Commentator
As SummerSlam draws closer, Rey Mysterio’s return could ignite two major championship shifts that reshape the WWE landscape and deepen the drama involving his son and longstanding rivals. Fans will be watching closely to see whether Rey’s comeback will be a catalyst for new alliances or rivalries in the months ahead.
