The landscape of WWE’s The Judgment Day faction dramatically shifted on Monday night’s Raw, as Dominik Mysterio led a brutal attack on Finn Balor, effectively turning on a key member of the group. The shocking betrayal unfolded after weeks of simmering tension, culminating in a vicious assault that left Balor battered and broken in the ring. This incident raises serious questions about the future of The Judgment Day and the direction of several key storylines heading into WrestleMania 42.
The fallout stems from Mysterio’s recent loss of the WWE Intercontinental Championship to Penta on March 3, 2026, a defeat he squarely blamed on Balor, according to reports from Sportskeeda. Mysterio publicly questioned Balor’s commitment to the team, setting the stage for a confrontation that escalated quickly.
The confrontation began with Mysterio demanding a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship, claiming he should still be the titleholder. He accused Balor of being the reason for his loss to Penta, prompting Balor and JD McDonagh to arrive to the ring. Balor initially attempted to mediate, expressing regret that Mysterio had lost the title and insisting The Judgment Day was a family. Although, Mysterio pressed the issue, questioning Balor’s loyalty and suggesting he wasn’t fully invested in helping Mysterio regain the championship.
The situation spiraled when Mysterio pushed Balor, leading to a physical altercation. Although Balor initially responded with a Pele Kick, McDonagh intervened, preventing Balor from further attacking Mysterio. This opened the door for a coordinated assault, with Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan joining Mysterio and McDonagh in a four-on-one beatdown of Balor.
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The attack intensified as Mysterio retrieved a chair and the ring bell hammer – a weapon previously used by his father, Rey Mysterio. Despite a brief fightback from Balor, Mysterio ultimately gained the upper hand, striking Balor with the hammer and then strategically placing it inside his shoe. McDonagh held Balor in place as Mysterio delivered a 6-1-9 with the hammer-enhanced shoe, followed by a Frog Splash. The assault continued with McDonagh beating Balor with a chair and Mysterio finishing the attack with another Frog Splash, this time onto a steel chair positioned over Balor. The segment concluded with Mysterio, McDonagh, Morgan, and Rodriguez posing over the fallen Balor.
The Fallout from the Curse
This dramatic turn of events follows a period of instability within The Judgment Day, which began with Dominik Mysterio losing the WWE Intercontinental Championship to Penta on March 3, 2026, after being “cursed” by Danhausen, a former AEW star who recently debuted in WWE at Elimination Chamber 2026, as reported by Newsweek. During the match, Balor prevented JD McDonagh from assisting Mysterio, seemingly indicating a desire for Mysterio to win the match independently. This decision appeared to be a point of contention, contributing to the growing rift within the faction.
What’s Next for The Judgment Day?
The future of The Judgment Day is now uncertain. With Balor seemingly ousted, the group’s dynamic has been irrevocably altered. The question now is whether Morgan and Rodriguez are fully aligned with Mysterio and McDonagh, or if further fractures will emerge. Mysterio still holds the AAA Mega Championship, which wasn’t involved in this storyline, but his focus will likely remain on regaining the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The events of Monday night’s Raw have undoubtedly set the stage for a period of intense internal conflict within The Judgment Day, and fans will be watching closely to spot how the situation unfolds in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 42.
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