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Dominik Mysterio Set to Defend His IC Title at SummerSlam Against Former WWE Champion

Having last wrestled on the June 9th edition of Raw, Dominik Mysterio‘s next match has finally been made official. He’ll defend his Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles at SummerSlam.

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Karrion Kross Continues to Make Sami Zayn’s Life a Living Hell

For the past couple of months, Karrion Kross has been antagonizing Sami Zayn. From saying he doesn’t have what it takes to be champion to attacking him inside and outside the ring, he has become a major problem.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

Another HUGE Title Match Added to SummerSlam Card

AJ Styles, fresh off his phenomenal return to TNA Wrestling this weekend, has spent the last two weeks doing his best cosplay. This week, he donned the outfits of a valet, janitor, and finally a WWE official, all in the hopes of getting his Intercontinental Championship match against Dominik Mysterio at SummerSlam.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

WWE Confirms Break Up of Popular Raw Tag Team

A Town Down Under is no more. While Austin Theory and Grayson Waller have seemingly been at odds for months, Waller formally announced the end of their partnership and an Austin Theory injury this week on Monday Night Raw continuing his storyline with the New Day.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 21

Intercontinental Title Match Revealed For WWE SummerSlam

Dominik Mysterio will defend the Intercontinental Championship at WWE SummerSlam. The summer extravaganza is set for August 2 and August 3 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and a host of matches have already been announced for the card, including Cody Rhodes vs.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / July 21

WWE 'Raw' Live Results: Roman Reigns Delivers Message to Paul Heyman

As WWE "SummerSlam 2025" draws closer, the stars of "Monday Night Raw" are looking to handle some business before the biggest PLE of the summer. Roman Reigns would like to have a word with his former "Wiseman," Paul Heyman, who now refers to himself as "The Oracle." Heyman turned on "The OTC" at the conclusion of "WrestleMania 41" night one.

AJ Styles News / Wrestling on SI / July 21

Major New Details On WWE Superstar AJ Styles Appearing At TNA Slammiversary (Exclusive)

AJ Styles made his return to TNA Wrestling after nearly 12 years away on Sunday, and the reaction to his appearance was overwhelmingly positive. Multiple TNA sources indicated to The Takedown on SI that Styles' appearance at TNA Slammiversary was met with universal positivity from talent and officials.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 21

Matches That Proved How Dangerous Pro Wrestling Is

Danger is the biggest element of professional wrestling for both the scripted nature of fans losing themselves in the story and the reality of talent putting real risk on the line.

Cora Jade News / Wrestling on SI / July 21

Former WWE Star Cora Jade (Elayna Black) Drops Major Career Update

Elayna Black has taken to social media to announce that she is stepping away from the squared circle for the time being. The former Cora Jade, who held the NXT Tag Team Titles with Roxanne Perez, was released by WWE earlier this year and had reverted back to her previous alias for a return to the independent scene.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / July 21

UFC legend reveals Brock Lesnar’s ‘banned’ WWE status

According to former UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier, WWE star Brock Lesnar is on the “banned list” amid his indefinite hiatus. If this is true, this could spell the end of Lesnar’s professional wrestling career.

Triple H News / Wrestling on SI / July 21

Goldberg Thanks Triple H For His Retirement Match

He may not have been happy with certain aspects of how his retirement match went down, but Goldberg still reserved praise for Triple H in getting the match itself into the ring.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 21

The End Of An Era: Two Iconic Tag Teams Agree To One Final Battle

It's 2025, and The Hardy Boyz are still competing in incredible ladder matches like the one they won to become TNA Tag Team Champions at Slammiversary on Sunday night.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 21

WWE Superstar Makes History By Holding Top Titles In NXT And TNA Simultaneously

TNA Slammiversary, the promotion's biggest show of the year, took place on Sunday night, and it was WWE Superstars who stole some of its brightest spotlights.

Paul Heyman News / FirstSportz / July 21

CM Punk Reflects on WrestleMania Betrayal by Paul Heyman, Embraces a Rejuvenated Mindset

At 46, CM Punk is one of the mainstays of WWE programming at the moment. Earlier this year, ‘The Best in the World’ lived his dream of all dreams by main-eventing Night 1 of WrestleMania 41.

Charlotte Flair News / FirstSportz / July 21

Charlotte Flair Opens Up About the Overwhelming Reaction of the Fans at Evolution 2

Charlotte Flair remains one of the most polarizing figures in sports entertainment, as many fans have criticized her for allegedly using backstage influence to stay at the top.

Cactus Jack News / HBCUs on SI / July 21

JackBoys 2 Album Review: Houston’s Cactus Jack Collective Delivers Major Heat In 2025

Welcome back to the HBCU Culture section here at Sports Illustrated! Today, we’re diving into JackBoys 2, a project that’s got the whole city talking and has officially taken over aux cords across the South.