Finn Balor has officially separated from The Judgment Day, ending his nearly four-year involvement with the group after joining in 2022. His departure was marked by a decisive pele kick aimed at Dominik Mysterio, signaling Balor’s unwillingness to team with him any longer. Following this event, Dominik Mysterio posted a series of uncaptioned images reflecting on their shared history, highlighting the significance of their fractured relationship.
Among the pictures shared, two showed Finn, Dominik, and Rey Mysterio together from the early days when Dominik played a babyface role at a house show. Additional images captured moments of Finn and Dominik as partners at that same event, alongside a recent photo of Dominik embracing Finn while holding both the Intercontinental and AAA Mega Championships. These images trace their journey from allies to rivals, evidencing three years as stablemates within the faction. Dominik also tagged Finn in the post, suggesting a message layered with meaning.
Other Faction Members Drift Apart Amid Rising Tensions
Initially, JD McDonagh appeared to be a potential ally for Finn Balor as The Judgment Day began to fracture. However, during a recent attack on Balor involving Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriguez, McDonagh sided against Finn, further deepening the faction’s internal strife. This marks another critical moment of disintegration within The Judgment Day, originally established in 2022.
JD McDonagh Shares His Reasons for Opposing Finn Balor
Following the split, JD McDonagh publicly explained why he betrayed Finn Balor, who had turned babyface after delivering a pele kick to Dominik Mysterio. McDonagh’s alignment with Dominik placed him in opposition to Balor, despite their previous partnership. On social media platform X, McDonagh detailed his perspective, emphasizing Balor’s leadership style and ego as the core issues behind his decision.
According to McDonagh, Balor sought control over The Judgment Day and was dishonest with the group. He accused Balor of manipulating them, stating that such behavior was inconsistent with the stable’s values. McDonagh described The Judgment Day as his family and said he chose to walk away from Finn because Balor tried to dominate and undermine them.
“Balor wanted to be the leader and had an ego. He was lying to us, playing games, and that’s not how Judgment Day should’ve been. The stable was his family, and I stomped out on Finn because he tried to step on us.” ?JD McDonagh, Professional Wrestler
Implications for The Judgment Day and Future Rivalries
The recent fallout among key members of The Judgment Day, including Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh, signifies major shifts within the faction’s dynamics. With Balor breaking away and former allies turning against him, the group faces potential further fragmentation. Dominik’s cryptic messages hint at unresolved conflicts that may shape upcoming storylines. Fans can expect heightened tensions and rivalries, especially with championship titles now intertwined in this personal drama.
@FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/3tbCuDYRH7
— Dominik (@DomMysterio35) March 11, 2026
