Finn Balor has been stirring tension between The Judgment Day members Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio on WWE RAW. Since WrestleMania 40, Balor’s leadership role in The Judgment Day has diminished as Damian Priest, the newly crowned WWE World Champion, has grown in prominence.
Disagreements between Balor and Priest have become increasingly apparent. At Money in the Bank, WWE hinted at a potential betrayal when Priest requested The Judgment Day’s absence during his match. Balor’s suspicious glances at Priest as he left the scene added fuel to the speculation.
The tension between Finn Balor and Damian Priest in The Judgment Day is not a new development. Their tensions have been simmering since WWE Backlash in France when they argued over a post-match attack on Jey Uso.
Additionally, just a few weeks ago, Balor criticized Priest, pointing out how his attitude had shifted since winning the world title, suggesting that Priest had changed in ways that were affecting their relationship.
As these tensions continue to grow, Balor seems to be further complicating matters by targeting the relationship between Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio. Balor’s actions indicate a deliberate effort to create a rift between them on the latest edition of WWE RAW.
Finn Balor influences Dominik Mysterio & calls out Rhea Ripley
In the latest edition of WWE RAW, Dominik Mysterio confronted Rhea Ripley about giving her number to Jey Uso. Ripley quickly shut him down, explaining that she was merely joking, similar to how Dominik had been with Liv Morgan. The escalating tension was diffused when Finn Balor interrupted, advising Dominik to deal with Jey Uso once and for all. Ripley then chimed in, downplaying Jey Uso’s significance.
Finn Bálor escalated the tension within The Judgment Day by questioning Rhea Ripley’s defense of Jey Uso. JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio seemed to agree with Balor’s skepticism.
Ripley denied defending Uso, arguing against starting a conflict with him. She then instructed Dominik to think carefully about the situation. Amidst the growing discord, Carlito appeared to side with Ripley, potentially indicating a shift in alliances within the group.
Once Rhea Ripley left, Finn Bálor urged Dominik Mysterio to attack Jey Uso, clearly manipulating the younger star. Following Balor’s instructions, JD McDonagh and Carlito attacked Uso, only to be saved by Sami Zayn’s intervention. Balor and Mysterio were notably absent during the altercation. Rhea Ripley later confronted the faction, demanding an explanation for their actions.
Balor’s recent influence over Dominik Mysterio and his disagreements with Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley indicate that he might be having second thoughts about some of his fellow faction members.
This escalating apparent dissatisfaction with his fellow members suggests that significant changes could be on the horizon for The Judgment Day. The ongoing tension and internal rife within the faction raise interesting possibilities, including the potential for Balor to deliberately orchestrate a breakup or major shift within The Judgment Day.
