SummerSlam just turned up the heat! WWE has officially locked in a match where Dominik Mysterio defends his Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles. After weeks of psychological warfare Dominik dodging challenges and Styles tailing him backstage Raw GM Adam Pearce made it official following Dominik’s medical clearance. This collision of experience vs. chaos is set to steal the show on August 2–3 at MetLife Stadium.
Why This Match Matters
This isn’t just another midcard title bout. For AJ Styles, it’s a chance to reclaim glory after being underutilized lately. For Dominik, it’s a come-down-to-earth moment to prove he’s not just a legacy act hanging onto the belt. Expect Styles’ precision and sophistication to contrast sharply with Dominik’s unpredictable aggression and that clash could be fireworks.
SummerSlam Card: A Total Stack-Up
Here’s a quick glance at the full lineup:
| Matchup | Championship/Stipulation |
|---|---|
| John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes | Undisputed WWE Championship (Street Fight) |
| Gunther vs. CM Punk | World Heavyweight Championship |
| Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles | Intercontinental Championship |
| Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria | Women’s IC Title (No DQ, No Count-Out; Valkyria’s last shot if she loses) |
| Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill | WWE Women’s Championship |
| Naomi vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley | Women’s World Championship (Triple Threat) |
| Solo Sikoa vs. Jacob Fatu | United States Championship (Steel Cage) |
| Judgment Day vs. Charlotte/Alexa | Women’s Tag Team Championship |
| Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul | Tag Team |
Plus, rumor has it a surprise return maybe even The Rock could shake things up.
Styles vs. Mysterio: Experience Meets Chaos
Styles has stalked Dominik backstage non-stop, frustrated that the match kept getting postponed due to Dominik’s injury. Only tonight on Raw did things go prime time Dominik got medically cleared and the challenge was officially thrown down. After teasing us with disguises and backstage mind games, Styles finally gets his shot at a title he’s deservedly chased.
Stipulation Shake-Up in the Women’s IC Match
In a bruising twist, Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria won’t be your usual showdown. It’s now a No Disqualification, No Count-Out match and if Valkyria loses, she’s barred from challenging for the title while Becky’s champ. That’s high stakes.
Conclusion
SummerSlam 2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster with this newly added Intercontinental Title match. Styles vs. Dominik brings in-ring excellence and story-rich conflict. Toss in high-stakes bouts like Cena vs. Rhodes, stipulation-heavy Lynch vs. Valkyria, and all the extra drama, and you’ve got two nights of unmissable entertainment. Get ready for Magic in the Meadowlands!