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Dominik Mysterio has shockingly become a fan favorite since WrestleMania 41. (Credit: Andrew … More Timms/WWE via Getty Images) WWE via Getty Images Dominik Mysterio left WWE Backlash 2025 still the Intercontinental Champion and shockingly continues his rise one of WWE’s most beloved stars. With an assist from the interfering El Grande Americo, The Judgment Day member defeated world-renowned luchador Penta in St. Louis to retain the Intercontinental Championship he won just last month at WrestleMania 41. Mysterio’s first singles title win wasn’t nearly as surprising as the crowd reaction to that career-defining victory and since then. And at WWE Backlash, Mysterio’s win over Penta came after a slew of interferences from Americano and Judgment Day members Carlito, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh. Yet, Mysterio still came across as a fan favorite. ForbesWWE Backlash 2025 Results: Lyra Valkyria Upsets Becky LynchBy Blake Oestriecher Just a month ago, Mysterio was firmly entrenched as one of WWE’s most hated villains, a testament to both his solo performances and The Judgment Day’s ability to generate heat. But seemingly an instant, that changed. In the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 41, there were subtle hints that the once universally-loathed Mysterio was winning over the fans. The parade of jeers suddenly featured pockets of cheers, and when Mysterio captured the IC title at WrestleMania, it was like someone waved a magic wand and made him suddenly beloved by all. Even though it was Mysterio who essentially betrayed Balor at WrestleMania 41, Mysterio was still the one who came across as the babyface in that situation. WWE’s creative team is quite clearly building toward an eventual full-blown split after Balor unsuccessfully, possibly purposely, failed in his attempts to help Mysterio beat Penta. But it will be difficult to portray Balor as the babyface in that situation,…

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