Major SummerSlam Updates: AJ Styles Poised for Final Championship Run as Dominik's Injury May Alter Title Plans, and more
As WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 1 is winding down live from MetLife Stadium, major last-minute developments are surfacing around several top names — including a potentially career-defining moment for AJ Styles.
🩺 Dominik Mysterio’s Injury Alters IC Title Plans
“Dirty” Dominik Mysterio’s reign as WWE Intercontinental Champion has officially crossed the 100-day mark — but sources say it may come to an end tomorrow at SummerSlam Night 2.
Originally sources backstage say AJ styles was scheduled to lose the matchup and pass the torch to Dirty Dom.
But, Dominik is legitimately injured according to the same sources and is expected to drop the title to AJ Styles in tomorrow's matchup to allow time for a full recovery. While he's still booked for AAA TripleMania XXXIII in a few weeks, insiders note he’s avoided taking serious bumps in recent matches, reinforcing reports of a nagging injury.
What’s fueling the speculation further? AJ Styles himself. During the SummerSlam Kickoff, Styles hinted this might be his last SummerSlam, saying:
“This might be my last SummerSlam — and if it is, I’m going out in style.”
The 47-year-old icon is reportedly nearing the end of his final major WWE run, making tonight’s clash a potential passing-of-the-torch moment — or the crowning of one last championship reign. Stay tuned to Wrestling.News as we continue to report on this developing story.
🎤 Other Notable SummerSlam Updates:
- Cardi B kicked off the show in true Cardi fashion, hosting the event and rapping one of her signature hits on stage.
- Commentary will be handled by Michael Cole and Wade Barrett for both nights — though a retired WWE legend is rumored to join as a surprise guest announcer for night-2.
- Comedian Druski appeared on the SummerSlam Countdown Show and has been confirmed to appear on the main show itself. WWE aired a dedicated hype package featuring the viral influencer.
🎬 Wrestling.News | Backstage Take
Dominik’s injury might have forced WWE’s hand — but this could be a perfectly timed pivot. AJ Styles deserves one final major run, but on the other hand Dominik could retain allowing AJ Styles to "pass the torch" depending on the severity of Mysterio's injury this is a huge possibility. Styles walking out with gold tomorrow night wouldn’t just be nostalgic — it could mark the end of an era and the rise of a fully healed, more dangerous Dom down the line.
