JD McDonagh shocked WWE fans on the latest episode of RAW by betraying Finn Balor, a member of The Judgment Day faction. The unexpected split occurred during the March 10, 2026, broadcast, marking a turning point in ongoing tensions within the group. McDonagh’s actions come after weeks of rising friction, exposing deep fractures that led to Balor’s removal from The Judgment Day. The development centers on Balor’s recent behavior, which strained relationships and culminated in McDonagh’s harsh response.
Escalating Tensions Within The Judgment Day Lead to Breakdown
The last few months saw Finn Balor’s gradual shift toward a more heroic role, causing unease among his faction members. This change stirred conflict, especially following Balor’s decision to prevent JD McDonagh from assisting Dominik Mysterio in a key match. The interference contributed to Balor losing the WWE Intercontinental Championship, a disappointment that amplified hostilities. Dominik Mysterio openly blamed Balor for the defeat, which led to a physical altercation between the two, further fracturing the group’s cohesion.
During the heated confrontation, McDonagh initially tried to mediate between Balor and Mysterio. However, when Balor launched another attack, McDonagh turned on him, delivering a decisive blow that set off a violent attack by the rest of The Judgment Day faction. This marked a significant shift, effectively ousting Balor from the group he once led.
McDonagh Explains His Actions and Accuses Balor of Deception
Shortly after the episode, McDonagh addressed the betrayal on his Twitter account, expressing strong accusations toward Balor. He claimed that Balor had been dishonest and manipulative, accusing him of harboring a big ego and attempting to assume leadership in ways that conflicted with the group’s values. McDonagh framed The Judgment Day as a close-knit family and declared his loyalty to it, emphasizing that any threat to the faction would be met with force. On social media, he stated:
“You lied to all of us for months. You got an ego. You wanted to be the leader. You played games. That’s never been what the Judgment Day has been about. You used to know that. Judgment Day is my family, and if anybody dares to try to step on any of them, you get stomped out.” – JD McDonagh, WWE Superstar
The Fallout: What This Means for Balor and McDonagh’s Future
Finn Balor played a critical role in McDonagh’s wrestling career, having trained him and helped secure his position within WWE. The sudden rift adds significant uncertainty to their professional relationship and storyline trajectories. The betrayal might steer McDonagh toward embracing a more antagonistic role, while Balor’s future with The Judgment Day or WWE remains unclear.
The tension and upheaval within The Judgment Day faction are likely to become a central narrative on WWE programming moving forward, with fans watching closely to see how these fractured alliances unfold in the coming weeks and months.
You lied to all of us for months. You got an ego. You wanted to be the leader. You played games. That's never been what the Judgment Day has been about. You used to know that.
Judgment Day is my family and if anybody dares to try to step on any of them, you get stomped out. pic.twitter.com/YeLmRUFL3r
— JD McDonagh (@jd_mcdonagh) March 10, 2026
