The reigning WWE Women’s World Heavyweight Champion, Rhea Ripley, delivered troubling news that could spell chaos for Judgment Day. While Ripley has dominated in her solo career, she also holds the entire faction together. Notably, Ripley played a crucial role in diffusing tensions between Damian Priest and Finn Balor a few months ago during Balor’s feud with Seth Rollins.
During the latest episode of RAW, in a backstage segment with The Judgment Day, Rhea Ripley questioned Damian Priest for going up against Drew McIntyre in a match, to which Priest burst out at her. Priest asserted that all the Judgment Day business is under control. Ripley later revealed that she visited Adam Pearce in his office.
The outcome of her meeting with Pearce led to the revelation that Damian Priest and Finn Balor would defend their Undisputed Tag Team Championships against DIY next week on RAW. The news visibly disappointed Priest and Balor, setting the stage for potential internal conflicts within the faction. In recent weeks, DIY has emerged as a disruptive force, causing problems for Judgment Day, and Ripley’s latest revelation only adds fuel to the brewing turmoil within the heel faction.
The ongoing tensions between Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest
The fans have noticed the ongoing tension between Judgment Day members Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest for the past few months. Ripley, who has always kept the group strong, even suggested adding Drew McIntyre to their team during the WarGames match. She expressed that Priest should lead the team at WarGames.
Since the WarGames defeat, a strain has developed between Ripley and Priest, with Ripley scrutinizing every decision he makes, often leading to confrontations. The latest episode of RAW showcased intensified tension as Priest burst out on Ripley, prompting her to seek answers from Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh. She expressed disappointment rather than anger that they didn’t handle DIY themselves. Ripley then instructed Finn to be ringside for Dominik’s match against The Miz, noting it’s been a while since she’s witnessed Balor’s aggressive side.
