Mysterio is currently the WWE's Intercontinental Champion, after defeating John Cena in their rematch ahead of the legend's final main event. He also holds the AAA Mega Championship, so his absence for any significant period poses booking issues for both organizations.

Punk teamed with Rey Mysterio in the Raw main event, facing The Vision's Bronson Reed and auditioning member Austin Theory. Reed and Theory got the win, but the real payoff came after the match, when Breakker put Punk down with a spear to continue sending a message of dominance to the champion.