Dominik Mysterio Retains Intercontinental Title at Backlash

Dominik Mysterio successfully defended his WWE Intercontinental Championship at Backlash 2025 in St. Louis against Penta, with major interference from Judgment Day members and El Grande Americano. The chaotic match ended when Americano delivered a metallic headbutt, enabling Mysterio to win with a Frog Splash. This marked Mysterio's second successful defense since winning the title at WrestleMania 41. Once one of WWE’s most disliked villains, Mysterio has seen his popularity rise, with fans comparing him to legendary 'tweener' Eddie Guerrero. In interviews, he continued to assert his place as the top luchador over rivals like Penta and Rey Fenix. WWE appears to be setting up a more complex storyline for Mysterio, possibly involving a split with Finn Balor.