Overview
- WWE confirmed on Raw that Intercontinental champion Dominik Mysterio is sidelined indefinitely with a shoulder injury, with the update delivered on commentary after an on-air mention by Liv Morgan.
- The injury occurred December 20 at AAA’s Guerra de Titanes when Rey Mysterio hit a DDT, with ringside reports noting Dominik immediately favored his shoulder and struggled to use his arm.
- Fightful and Dave Meltzer report that surgery is not required and that WWE is hoping for a 3–4 week recovery window aiming for Royal Rumble week.
- Mysterio was pulled from WWE’s post-Christmas live-event tour following the injury as the company exercises caution during his recovery.
- The status of the Intercontinental Championship has not been announced, and his layoff also affects Judgment Day, with Dominik simultaneously holding AAA’s Mega Championship.