Overview

• Mysterio retained the WWE Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles at SummerSlam before 60,561 fans at MetLife Stadium.
• Despite the ‘Mr. SummerSlam’ nickname, he insisted his performance was just another step in his development.
• To honor his family legacy, Mysterio and Styles entered in replicas of the 2005 ladder-match gear worn by Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero.
• The contest marked Mysterio’s first title defense since recovering from a rib injury and his fourth defense since winning the title at WrestleMania 41.
• He will challenge AAA Mega Champion El Hijo del Vikingo at TripleManía XXXIII on August 16 under the WWE-AAA talent-exchange agreement.