Rey Mysterio Wins WWE United States Championship On Raw

He fell short at Survivor Series, but Rey Mysterio toppled AJ Styles last night.

by Andy H Murray
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Rey Mysterio is your new WWE United States Champion.

The lucha legend scored Raw's secondary prize after defeating AJ Styles in singles competition last night, with Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows interfering to try and cost him the bout, only for Randy Orton to show up as the equaliser, neutralising The OC's influence, and allowing Rey to hit the Frog Splash for the victory. A cathartic scene saw Rey and son Dominic celebrate afterwards.

This all came on the back of a big number one contenders' bout preceded by Mysterio, Orton, Ricochet, and Drew McIntyre all staking their claim for a shot at Styles' belt. Rey ended up winning that one with a cradled pin on Ricochet.

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Mysterio's big US Title win came just 24 hours after he failed to capture Brock Lesnar's WWE Championship at Survivor Series 2019. That bout was a one-sided beatdown in which Rey was only granted a couple of hope spots following Dominic's interference, but a well-played set piece that was bags of fun to watch.

Whatever the case, this is a nice little consolation prize for Rey, who has been on one hell of a hot streak lately.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.