The Judgment Day star uses cunning tactics to escape with another championship win
Summary
– Dominik Mysterio retains the Intercontinental Championship in a triple threat match against Rusev and Penta
– The controversial finish saw Dom use deception and timing to steal the victory
– The match adds intrigue to WWE’s IC Title scene amid rumors of a possible John Cena run
Dominik Mysterio once again proved that brains can be just as powerful as brawn. At Saturday Night’s Main Event inside the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Judgment Day member survived a chaotic triple threat match against Rusev and Penta to retain his Intercontinental Championship.
The action started fast, with both challengers targeting Dom early. Rusev dominated the opening moments, tossing Mysterio around the ring before Penta flew in with a stunning dive. Dom responded with a risky suicide dive of his own, briefly turning the tide, but Rusev regained control and even taunted Mysterio by kissing the title belt and promising to take it home.
When Dom attempted a 6-1-9, Rusev caught him mid-swing and locked in the Accolade. Penta broke the hold with a sharp kick to the back of Rusev’s head, shifting the momentum once more. As Rusev and Penta traded near falls, Dom wisely rolled to the outside, conserving his energy while chaos unfolded inside the ring.
In a clever twist, Mysterio tried to fake an injury after handing Rusev a chair, hoping for a disqualification. The referee reminded him that triple threat matches have no DQ—allowing Rusev to turn the weapon against him. The fight escalated until Penta connected with a Mexican Destroyer for a near fall that nearly ended the match.
The closing moments were pure chaos. After Rusev hit Penta with a Machka Kick and locked in the Accolade, the bell mysteriously rang. In the confusion, Dom grabbed the timekeeper’s hammer, baiting Rusev into the ring steps. Penta retaliated by using the hammer on Rusev, but Mysterio capitalized, throwing Penta out and hitting a frog splash to retain his title.
Dominik Mysterio’s cunning victory keeps his reign alive while reinforcing his role as one of WWE’s most opportunistic champions. With whispers of John Cena eyeing one last Intercontinental Championship run, the road ahead looks more unpredictable than ever.
