WWE’s recent announcement of a “Transfer Window” has sparked speculation about superstars switching brands, and Dominik Mysterio’s backstage conversation with Nick Aldis on SmackDown has fueled rumors about his potential move to the blue brand. As part of The Judgment Day on Monday Night RAW, Dominik’s current role is largely supporting his stablemates’ championship reigns. If he decides to leave The Judgment Day, he might abandon his tag-team career for a singles run on SmackDown.
In recent times, Dominik’s progress as a singles star has stalled, with his last notable achievement being the NXT North American Championship. It’s possible that he may have grown frustrated with his prolonged supporting role and decide to seek a fresh start on SmackDown. The private conversation with Nick Aldis could indicate a potential partnership or alliance, which would be a significant development in his career.
Another direction Dominik Mysterio could take if he moves to SmackDown is targeting a world title shot against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. With Cody embroiled in a feud with Kevin Owens, a potential match between the two could be a realistic storyline direction. Dominik’s recent showdown with Gunther didn’t lead to a world title opportunity, but a move to SmackDown might put him in a better position to challenge for the top title.
If The Judgment Day does make the move to SmackDown, Dominik Mysterio might pursue the WWE Tag Team Titles with Carlito as his partner. The current champions, Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh, are likely to remain on RAW, making it a viable option for Dominik to challenge for the titles on SmackDown. This direction would also allow WWE to utilize The Judgment Day as a villainous faction across both brands.
The most exciting possibility, however, is that Dominik Mysterio might dethrone Shinsuke Nakamura for the United States Championship. Nakamura has been booked strongly since his return and has already won the title, but a losing streak at the hands of Dominik would send a clear message about his mid-card champion credentials. Winning the US Title would be a career-changing achievement for Dominik and open the door to more singles title reigns on the main roster. Moreover, if he performs well as a mid-card champion, the WWE Universe could soon see him in contention for the world title.
