In a shocking turn of events at WWE SummerSlam 2024, the once-unbreakable faction known as Judgment Day met its dramatic end. The seeds of discord were sown when Dominik Mysterio made the unexpected decision to align with Liv Morgan, leaving Rhea Ripley heartbroken. This betrayal set off a chain reaction that culminated in Finn Bálor turning on his long-time ally, Damian Priest.
The tension within Judgment Day had been building for months, with subtle hints of discord between Finn Bálor and Damian Priest. The situation reached its boiling point during Priest’s match against Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. In a shocking move, Bálor intervened, aiding Gunther and costing Priest the title.
Dominik Mysterio’s decision to side with Liv Morgan was the catalyst for the faction’s downfall. His betrayal was not just professional but deeply personal, as he chose Morgan over Ripley, causing a rift that could not be mended. The emotional fallout was palpable, with Ripley visibly devastated by Mysterio’s actions.
Following the betrayal, Finn Bálor and Liv Morgan announced the formation of a new Judgment Day, leaving Priest and Ripley out in the cold. The backstage reactions were a mix of shock and sadness, as the members who had been together for over two years saw their alliance crumble². WWE management, however, praised the faction for the dramatic payoff of their storyline, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in WWE history.
With Finn Bálor and Liv Morgan at the helm, the new Judgment Day promises to bring a fresh dynamic to WWE. As for Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley, their paths forward remain uncertain, but one thing is clear: the landscape of WWE has been irrevocably changed by the events of SummerSlam 2024.
