WATCH: Trick Williams displays sublime ring awareness to dethrone Dominik Mysterio as the new NXT North American Champion at No Mercy

The notorious NXT North American title reign of Dominik Mysterio got cut short by Trick Williams at No Mercy.

WATCH: Trick Williams displays sublime ring awareness to dethrone Dominik Mysterio as the new NXT North American Champion at No Mercy

Trick Williams is the new NXT North American Champion [via- Humble Wrestling on X]

Ladies & gentlemen, there’s a new champion in town. As it happened, Dominik Mysterio defended his NXT North American Championship against Trick Williams at No Mercy. In a tussle that went down to the wire, the modern-day Latino Heat even knocked out Dragon Lee, the special guest referee, though inadvertently. In the clutch moments, Williams used his ring IQ and made the most of Mysterio’s trickery.

Trick executed a well-placed high knee strike on Dom’s face. The maneuver was enough for Dragon Lee to crawl back just in time and make that three count. And just like that, the WWE Universe in Bakersfield witnessed the crowning of a brand new NXT North American Champion. As most would say, that was surprising. There was little to no belief that Dominik would lose the gold heading into this contest.

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That brings an end to Mysterio’s little over 2-month title reign. He’s had quite a few bangers in the meantime. Notably, the 26-year-old barely edged out Dragon Lee this past Monday night on Raw. However, it was only to lose his title at No Mercy. Now that it’s over, one might wonder what the future holds for Dominik Mysterio. Well, that shouldn’t be a spot of bother for Rey Mysterio’s son, as he’s a part of Judgment Day.

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The Judgment Day stable remains dominant amidst their ongoing rivalry with Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn. Dominik Mysterio has played a crucial role in the group’s success, showcasing his impressive skills throughout the feud.

Related: “In a big comfy couch,” Dominik Mysterio reveals how he likes to spend his weekends with Rhea Ripley 

Rhea Ripley has reacted to Dominik Mysterio’s title loss

Without a doubt, Dom-Dom needed his Mami Rhea Ripley in the corner at No Mercy. In the past, the Women’s World Champion has had Mysterio’s back on several occasions. However, due to Ripley’s ongoing absence, Dominik had his back against the wall, and he choked when it mattered the most. As a result, Rhea Ripley is distraught and has shared her reaction on social media.

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Rhea Ripley torn after Dominik Mysterio’s title loss at No Mercy [via- WWE]

She simply wrote, “YOU’RE F’N KIDDING ME!…” That sure as hell would be a huge blow for The Eradicator, as her hiatus proved costly for Dom. Speaking of her return, it might be as soon as next week. While replying to one of the queries during his exclusive Q&A session, Sean Ross Sapp confirmed the same.

Two weeks ago on Raw, Ripley got train-wrecked by a returning Nia Jax. It appears as if these women are going to rekindle their rivalry when Ripley makes it back to the fold. Both Ripley and Jax had a stiff encounter during an episode of Raw back in 2021 that left The Irresistible Force busted open.

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