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Rey Mysterio explains why Dominik Mysterio was left out of WWE’s cross-promotional AAA tournament: despite being AAA Mega Champion, Dominik has never trained in lucha libre, and Rey argues that true luchadors are defined by a full lucha background. Penta has advanced in the tournament, with the winner earning a shot at Roman Reigns on September 14 in Mexico City.
Dominik Mysterio turned on El Grande Americano in AAA Verano de Escandalo, aiding Los Perros del Mal to win and revealing an new alliance with Dorian Roldan and Omos, setting up a high-stakes feud toward Triplemania and a pointed jab at Rey Mysterio.
Cageside Seats’ weekly Stock Report splits talent into three stock-ups and three stock-downs: down are Dominik Mysterio, Bayley, and Jacy Jayne, while up are Finn Balor, Lyra Valkyria, and Nick Aldis. The piece centers on Bayley’s rumored WWE exit to AEW fueling speculation, with Bayley’s recent booking and post‑match beatdown noted as possible signs of a shifting storyline. Balor is teased as a title contender after recent wins, Valkyria’s brutal, blood‑soaked showcase could propel her heel run, and Aldis’s confrontation with Gunther hints at a SummerSlam return. Readers are invited to weigh in on which stocks shifted the most.
Rey Mysterio is announced as AAA's new General Manager, aiming to elevate the promotion under WWE management; Dominik Mysterio balks backstage, and Rey's in-ring status remains undecided as AAA enters a new era.
Finn Balor said on ESPN’s SportsCenter that he will revive his Demon persona ahead of WrestleMania 42, shaping his matchup with Dominik Mysterio; the Demon’s first appearance in three years follows losses to Roman Reigns and Edge and is framed as a taxing, emotionally charged return within The Judgment Day storyline.
Dominik Mysterio says he was originally set to face Finn Balor at WrestleMania 42 Night Two, but Adam Pearce changed the plan by adding Demon Balor and a Street Fight, which he believes led to an unfavorable result. He vented about the decision during the Mania post-show interview, insisting the contract called for Balor and that the stipulations made the outcome unfair, with Balor ultimately winning after the Coup de Grace. The remarks suggest potential fallout with The Judgment Day and set up what happens next on RAW after Mania.
WWE shifted the Dominik Mysterio vs. Finn Balor match at WrestleMania 42 Night Two into a Street Fight after realizing the two-night card needed more variety beyond standard singles bouts. The Demon Balor used weapons and tables, finishing with a Coup de Grace through a table to win, making it one of Mania’s more chaotic bouts and marking the second Street Fight of the weekend per Fightful Select.
Dominik Mysterio sought a standard singles match with Finn Balor, but WWE official Adam Pearce added a Street Fight, turning their WrestleMania 42 bout into a no-holds-barred clash with weapons and chaos as part of an updated WrestleMania Sunday lineup.
Dominik Mysterio defeated El Hijo del Vikingo in a No Disqualification main event at AAA Rey de Reyes to retain the AAA Mega Championship, despite Vikingo’s brutal attack and assistance from his El Ojo allies; Mysterio posted a graphic head wound after the win. El Grande Americano won the Rey de Reyes tournament and will challenge Mysterio for the title next, while the piece also touches on WWE WrestleMania 42 plans involving Balor and other Judgment Day storyline developments.
In the main event of AAA Rey de Reyes, Dominik Mysterio defeated El Hijo del Vikingo to retain the Mega Championship in a multi‑stipulation match that featured interference from Vikingo’s manager Dorian Roldan, Omos, and Mini Vikingo. The finish saw Mysterio pin Vikingo after a sequence including a low blow on Omos, chair shots, a 619 and Frog Splash. As a result, Vikingo cannot challenge for the title while Mysterio holds it, and Mysterio will defend next against the 2026 Rey de Reyes winner, El Grande Americano II.
Danhausen’s curse is becoming a real storyline driver on WWE Raw, with Dominik Mysterio losing his Intercontinental Championship after the hex and El Grande Americano landing in an unplanned match, signaling WWE’s embrace of the gimmick.
Danhausen's RAW debut included a soaked 'list of demands' that RAW GM Adam Pearce humorously warned him not to drop in the toilet. The moment kept the quirky act in play, with Danhausen interacting with The Judgment Day and cursing Dominik Mysterio, prompting questions about whether the over-the-top shtick is sharp enough for the main roster.
Danhausen made his WWE Raw debut after Elimination Chamber, presenting a tongue‑in‑cheek 'demandhausens' list (a blimp, Hall of Fame induction this year, a personal assistant and camera, his face on all trucks, and a Triple H pointing picture) before cursing Dominik Mysterio as Judgment Day was introduced. The piece also promotes Fightful’s live WWE Raw coverage and links to related results.
El Hijo Del Vikingo forced a high-stakes condition on Dominik Mysterio’s AAA Mega Championship defense at Rey De Reyes: if Vikingo wins, Mysterio must leave Mexico and AAA for good, and the match will be no disqualification. Tonight’s AAA on FOX featured tense confrontation with Vikingo’s El Ojo allies, Dorian Roldan and Omos, and a chaotic save by El Grande Americano, setting the stage for a potentially era-defining title bout.
Liv Morgan said her tears on WWE Raw came from a dust particle flying into her eye during a backstage segment with Stephanie Vaquer, not from the promo, with Dominik Mysterio translating nearby.