Finn Balor to Face Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania 42

The Judgment Day fallout continues as Balor seeks revenge on his former stablemate.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:38am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the silhouettes of two wrestlers in mid-action, their forms broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, green, and red, capturing the raw energy and tension of their upcoming match.The impending clash between former Judgment Day stablemates Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania 42 promises to be a fractured, intense battle of wills.

Finn Balor has issued a challenge to Dominik Mysterio for a match at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The two former stablemates in The Judgment Day will clash on the Grandest Stage of Them All, with Balor vowing to be 'responsible for destroying' Mysterio after Balor was kicked out of the group.

Why it matters

This match continues the ongoing storyline between Balor and Mysterio, who have a history dating back to last year's WrestleMania when Mysterio defeated Balor to win the Intercontinental Championship. The Judgment Day's recent implosion has set the stage for this personal showdown between the two Superstars.

The details

Balor addressed the WWE Universe in a pre-recorded promo on Monday Night Raw, taking responsibility for helping create the 'monster' that Dominik Mysterio has become. Balor said he viewed The Judgment Day as a family, and now that he's been kicked out, he's coming for his 'pound of flesh' against Mysterio at WrestleMania 42.

  • Balor was kicked out of The Judgment Day three weeks ago.
  • Balor and Mysterio previously faced off in a Fatal 4-Way match for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 41 last year, with Mysterio emerging victorious.

The players

Finn Balor

A former Universal Champion and leader of The Judgment Day faction, who was recently kicked out of the group by Liv Morgan.

Dominik Mysterio

The current Intercontinental Champion, who defeated Balor at last year's WrestleMania to win the title, and has since become a 'monster' as part of The Judgment Day.

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What they’re saying

“I'm responsible for destroying you at WrestleMania”

— Finn Balor

What’s next

The match between Balor and Mysterio at WrestleMania 42 will be a highly anticipated showdown, as the two former stablemates look to settle their personal score on the Grandest Stage of Them All.

The takeaway

This match continues the ongoing storyline between Balor and Mysterio, which has been building since their previous encounter at last year's WrestleMania. The Judgment Day's recent implosion has set the stage for a personal showdown between the two Superstars, with Balor vowing to be 'responsible for destroying' his former protégé Mysterio.