Finn Balor issued a message emphasizing unity as WWE RAW prepares to air live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas tonight. The former Universal Champion posted a photo of The Judgment Day faction traveling together to the event, highlighting their cohesion ahead of the show.
Balor’s social media update included a brief caption that captured an uplifting tone despite recent challenges for the group.
“The Wheels on the Bus…,” —Finn Balor
Recent Title Changes and Upcoming Matches Set the Stage
At WrestleMania 41, Dominik Mysterio claimed the Intercontinental Championship by pinning Finn Balor in a Fatal 4-Way match. Since then, Mysterio has reportedly used doctor’s notes to delay defending his title against AJ Styles. If cleared to compete, Mysterio will face Styles for the championship at SummerSlam next month.
Meanwhile, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh hold the World Tag Team Championship after defeating The New Day. Tonight’s RAW will feature a match between The Creed Brothers, LWO, and The New Day to determine who will challenge Balor and McDonagh for the tag titles in the near future.
Veteran Criticizes Finn Balor’s Role and The Judgment Day’s Dynamics
Former WWE writer Vince Russo expressed disappointment with Finn Balor’s current character and the overall strength of The Judgment Day faction. Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Writing with Russo show, Russo said his interest in Balor only exists when the wrestler portrays The Demon persona. He also questioned the faction’s vitality following the departures of Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest.
“The only way I will ever, ever be slightly interested in Finn Balor if he’s the demon. That is the only way. Listen, there were so many times when The Judgment Day should have been done. And months and months and months ago, you could see that Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest were the only two stars in Judgment Day. As soon as they left Judgment Day, it should have been over then. Then, you had McDonagh get hurt and it still continued. Bro, come on. It’s got no juice.” —Vince Russo
Anticipation Builds for Tag Team Contenders on WWE RAW
The forthcoming RAW episode will clarify which tag team earns the right to challenge Finn Balor and JD McDonagh for the World Tag Team Championship. Fans will be watching closely as The Creed Brothers, LWO, and The New Day compete fiercely for this opportunity, adding greater stakes to tonight’s event.
The dynamics within The Judgment Day and Balor’s positioning in WWE storylines remain in flux, making this episode critical for the faction’s momentum and Balor’s trajectory going forward.
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