Dominik Mysterio’s Intercontinental Championship reign is officially over — and Judgment Day isn’t exactly eager to talk about it.

After Penta defeated Mysterio on the March 2 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW to capture the IC Title, attention quickly shifted to how the faction would respond. The loss marked the end of Dominik’s second reign as champion, and the finish didn’t exactly scream unity inside Judgment Day.

During the closing stretch of the match, Mysterio called for help from JD McDonagh at ringside. As McDonagh moved to intervene, Finn Bálor stopped him, insisting that Dominik handle things on his own. Moments later, Penta avoided a 6-1-9, connected with a Mexican Destroyer, and secured the pinfall to become the new champion.

The aftermath? Silence. On the official WWE Raw Recap show, Raquel Rodriguez was asked directly about the mood inside the Judgment Day clubhouse following Dominik’s defeat. Her response was measured — and carefully worded.

“The clubhouse wishes to not speak on the subject at this moment in time. Thank you very much for your consideration on that. I would like to just focus on maybe what’s gonna happen next week and how la familia’s gonna bring it back next week.”

That’s not exactly a vote of confidence — and it certainly doesn’t clarify where things stand between Dominik and the rest of the group, especially after Bálor’s decision to block outside interference. With tensions potentially brewing and the Intercontinental Championship no longer in their possession, Judgment Day’s internal dynamic could be shifting.

Judgment Day may not want to talk about Dominik’s loss — but the silence could be saying more than words ever would.

Is this the beginning of cracks within Judgment Day, or just a temporary setback? Let us know your thoughts below.

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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