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Dominik Mysterio stepped into the ring at SummerSlam, eager to showcase his skills as the reigning Intercontinental Champion in a highly anticipated match against A.J. Styles. Emulating the legendary Eddie Guerrero, Mysterio wasn’t afraid to employ some of Guerrero’s notorious tactics to gain the upper hand on Styles.
In a dramatic turn of events, Styles seemed to have Mysterio in a precarious position, applying the calf crusher submission hold. However, an unexpected twist occurred when Styles inadvertently became entangled with the referee. Seizing the opportunity with mere seconds to spare and the referee’s back turned, Mysterio struck Styles with his boot, turning the tide of the match.
Following a breathtaking frog splash, Mysterio secured the pinfall victory, solidifying his status as the Intercontinental Champion. He previously captured the title in a thrilling fatal four-way match at WrestleMania, successfully defending it twice against formidable opponents Penta and Octagon Jr. A.J. Styles became the latest addition to Mysterio’s list of defeated challengers.
As he celebrated his victory, Mysterio shouted, “King of the Luchadores. Remember the name, ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio!” while making his way up the ramp. In an exciting development, he was also seen at AAA, where he announced his intent to compete for the AAA Mega Championship in an upcoming fatal four-way match against reigning champion El Hijo del Vikingo, Dragon Lee, and El Grande Americano.
On the other hand, A.J. Styles was left reeling from the unexpected loss. During the SummerSlam Kickoff Show, he hinted that this might be his final appearance at the iconic event, raising questions about his future in professional wrestling after such a shocking night.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
