Dominik Mysterio Loses WWE IC Title to Penta After Danhausen Curse

Mysterio's loss will play into ongoing Judgment Day storyline tensions

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Penta captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship on Monday's episode of "Raw" after Dominik Mysterio was cursed by Danhausen. The Judgment Day members Finn Balor and JD McDonagh were at ringside, but Balor refused to assist Mysterio, leading to the title change.

Why it matters

This loss for Dominik Mysterio will further the ongoing storyline tensions within The Judgment Day faction, as there appears to be fractures and disagreements among the group's members. Danhausen's debut and curse on Mysterio also marks an interesting crossover between WWE and the former AEW star.

The details

When Penta appeared to hurt his shoulder, Mysterio asked McDonagh to give him the ring bell hammer, but Balor prevented McDonagh from tossing the weapon into the ring, reminding Mysterio that he wanted to win the match on his own. Mysterio still holds the AAA Mega Championship, which was not at stake in this match.

  • Danhausen cursed Dominik Mysterio prior to the WWE Intercontinental Championship match on the March 3, 2026 episode of "Raw".
  • Penta captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship from Dominik Mysterio on the March 3, 2026 episode of "Raw".

The players

Penta

The newly crowned WWE Intercontinental Champion.

Dominik Mysterio

The former WWE Intercontinental Champion who lost the title to Penta after being cursed by Danhausen.

Danhausen

The former AEW star who made his WWE debut at Elimination Chamber 2026 and cursed Dominik Mysterio prior to his title match.

Finn Balor

A member of The Judgment Day faction who refused to assist Dominik Mysterio during his title match.

JD McDonagh

A member of The Judgment Day faction who was at ringside for Dominik Mysterio's title match.

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What’s next

The loss for Dominik Mysterio will likely continue to play a role in the ongoing storyline tensions within The Judgment Day faction.

The takeaway

Danhausen's WWE debut and his curse on Dominik Mysterio leading to the title change highlights an interesting crossover between WWE and the former AEW star, while also furthering the internal conflicts within The Judgment Day group.