Dominik Mysterio is once again the Intercontinental Champion after defeating John Cena at Survivor Series. It was a hard-fought win, but Dirty Dom finally walked out with the gold. Now, with the title back on his shoulder, new challengers are already lining up. The Intercontinental Championship remains one of RAW’s most respected midcard titles, and several stars have been waiting for their chance to grab it.
Dominik’s win has opened the door to fresh rivalries, unfinished stories and surprising matchups. Here are four WWE superstars who could dethrone him in the coming months.
4 WWE Stars Ready To Dethrone Dominik Mysterio For IC Gold
4. Rusev
Since returning to WWE earlier this year, Rusev has been searching for a big moment to revive his career. He came close to beating Dominik for the title in their earlier feud but could not finish the job. That loss still hangs over him.
WWE could easily revisit that rivalry next year. Rusev has the size, power and fan support to bring a believable threat to Dominik. If he finally wins the Intercontinental Championship, it would be the breakthrough he has needed since his comeback. A victory like that could push him to a new level on RAW.
3. Sheamus
Sheamus has done almost everything in WWE except win the Intercontinental Championship. It is the only title missing from his long list of achievements. WWE has recently completed Grand Slam journeys for multiple stars, including John Cena. Sheamus could be next.
He already had a heated rivalry with Dominik earlier this year. Revisiting that feud would make perfect sense. Sheamus’ powerhouse style could bring a much more physical challenge to Dirty Dom, and if WWE wants to give him his final missing championship, this could be the moment.
2. Finn Balor
Finn Balor is the most unexpected name on this list because he is part of The Judgment Day with Dominik. But the tension between them has been building for weeks. Their partnership doesn’t look as strong as it once was, and WWE loves telling stories about stable members turning on each other.
A Balor vs. Dominik feud for the Intercontinental Championship would be one of the biggest Judgment Day storylines yet. Balor has been waiting for a strong singles push, and winning the IC Title would finally put him back into a spotlight he has been missing. Such a rivalry could also shake up the entire Judgement Day lineup.
1. AJ Styles
AJ Styles is one of WWE’s most respected superstars. His career is filled with championships and classic matches. But with retirement approaching next year, WWE may want to give him one last singles title run. The Intercontinental Championship is a strong candidate.
Styles already feuded with Dominik earlier this year. Just when it seemed like he might dethrone Dirty Dom, the story ended suddenly, leaving fans wanting more. A second run at the rivalry would give WWE the perfect chance to give Styles a memorable final title win. If AJ beats Dominik, it would be a fitting moment for a superstar who has influenced an entire generation of performers.
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