3 Replacements for Dominik Mysterio as WWE Intercontinental Champion

Dominik Mysterio is reigning supreme as the Intercontinental Champion on RAW. However, he may be forced to vacate the title after what happened recently. Dirty Dom competed in a huge tag team match at AAA's big event, Guerra de Titanes, on Saturday, where he may have suffered a potential injury. During a sequence in his match, he landed awkwardly on his right shoulder.

Mysterio immediately grabbed his right shoulder, signalling that he was in excruciating pain. Bryan Alvarez from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that it could be a shoulder injury. If that's actually the case, Dirty Dom might go on a hiatus to undergo medical procedure and WWE might be forced to take the championship away from him.

Let's take a look at three potential replacements for Dominik Mysterio as Intercontinental Champion:

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#3. Finn Balor

Dominik Mysterio is one of the prominent members of The Judgment Day. Even if he is forced to give up his title and go on a hiatus in the wake of an injury, the 28-year-old could play smart. He could hand over the Intercontinental Championship to his stablemate Finn Balor as his replacement so that the title remains within The Judgment Day.

This could give rise to an interesting situation on Monday Night RAW, where Balor would march forward with the championship. He could voluntarily be the new Intercontinental Champion on the red brand, representing Dominik Mysterio in his absence. WWE could do that to avoid any hassle of determining or contesting to crown a new champion.

#2. El Grande Americano

One of the potential names who could replace Dominik Mysterio as Intercontinental Champion is El Grande Americano. WWE has been high on the masked luchador lately, giving him some major moments. However, Americano has yet to win a championship and Mysterio's potential injury could come as a blessing in disguise for him.

WWE could host a mini-tournament on RAW to determine the new champ. El Graned Americano could outlast everyone and win that contest and capture the coveted title. The Intercontinental Championship, if it comes under Amerciano's grasp, could stir a wave of excitement among fans. It will add a unique flavor to the men's mid-card division on the red brand.

#1. Logan Paul can replace Dominik Mysterio

Logan Paul is one of the biggest contenders for the Intercontinental Championship on RAW. A few weeks ago, The Maverick made it clear that he intends to win the title and bring it to The Vision. Therefore, WWE might finally pull the trigger on that if Mysterio had to vacate the title. A heel like Logan replacing another heel would be a perfect replacement.

The company could put the social media megastar in a contest involving other stars like Rusev, Finn Balor and Rey Mysterio. Logan Paul could use his heel tactics to ultimately win that and capture the Intercontinental Championship. With the title in his grasp, WWE can craft several interesting storylines on Monday Night RAW.

Edited by Subhasish Deb