Dominik Mysterio to defend IC title vs AJ Styles on Raw in Paris

WWE has announced that Dominik Mysterio will defend the Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles on next week’s edition of Raw, airing from Paris, France. The match is set for the Paris La Défense Arena the day after Clash in Paris, and it will feature a title rematch that underscores a continuing feud between the two veterans. The decision to book the bout came after Styles’ fresh run-ins with Mysterio and the broader push from Raw General Manager Adam Pearce to settle the ongoing rivalry.

The championship match follows a week in which Styles had been actively challenging Mysterio, including an incident where Styles attacked the champion as he attempted to interfere in a separate match on Raw. Styles’ interference also played a part in Mysterio’s previous setback in Triplemanía XXXIII, where Styles’ actions contributed to a recent setback for Mysterio’s associates. The escalating tensions culminated in Pearce formally announcing the title rematch, cementing the feud as a focal point for the European stop on WWE’s tour.

Dominik Mysterio has held the Intercontinental Championship for more than four months, having captured the title at WrestleMania 41 this April. His reign...