WWE Backlash 2025 took over Saint Louis Enterprise Arena. This was quite a show in front of a sold-out house, and The Lou was on fire from the beginning of the night. They also got an incredible IC Title match.
The Intercontinental Championship match between Dominik Mysterio and Penta threw down at WWE Backlash 2025. This match followed up on everything that started at WrestleMania 41.
At Night 2 of WrestleMania 41, Dominik Mysterio won the Intercontinental Championship in a fatal four-way match that included Penta and Finn Blor. Mysterio pinned Blor to win the title in that match. The two continued their back and forth, which resulted in an IC Title singles match for Penta and Dominik.
This match went on third in the night, right after Lyra Valkyria was able to retain the WWE Womens IC Title over Becky Lynch. Fans in Saint Louis were more than ready to see these two throw down in the home of the Blues. Penta also wore all blue for the occasion.
This match got started with Dominik Mysterio taking the quick advantage. Penta sold for him for a while as he got fans to boo him heavily. Eventually, Penta was able to take control after he nailed a high-risk move to the outside.
The match continued in the ring, with Penta eating an Oblivion, Liv Morgans finisher, but it only got a near fall. This was an homage to Liv Morgan as shes out filming a movie. Then Penta nailed a Mexican Destroyer on the ring apron before Carlito made his way to ringside.
Finn Balor and JD McDonagh jumped over the barricade as Carlito distracted them. Then Finn got caught with a chair as the referee ejected them all from ringside. Then Penta nailed a dive over the referee onto Dirty Dom. Finn Balor distracted the referee as El Grande Americano jumped on the other side and pushed Penta off the top rope. Then Dominik was able to win the match to retain the IC Title.
We will keep an eye on the IC Title picture, because there is no shortage of worthy challengers for the championship. There is a lot of history with that title belt as well, and many people on the roster would love to have their names included with that list of greats.
Whats your take on the IC Title picture? Do you think that Penta is getting the booking he deserves in WWE so far? Let us know what you think in the comments section!
