On March 9, at the WWE Raw event held at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, tensions culminated as Finn Balor was forcibly removed from the faction The Judgment Day. This dramatic incident unfolded during the latter part of the televised program, airing on WWE’s Netflix red brand channel, where Balor faced a severe beatdown that left him incapacitated in the ring.
The conflict surfaced amidst long-simmering disputes between Balor and Dominik Mysterio. The Judgment Day members asserted their dominance post-attack, signaling a definitive end to Balor’s involvement with the group.
JD McDonagh’s Firm Response to Balor’s Role in The Judgment Day
Following the event, JD McDonagh, a former WWE Tag-Team Champion alongside Balor and a current member of The Judgment Day, addressed the situation publicly on social media platform X. His statement expressed deep disappointment and frustration over Balor’s behavior, accusing him of dishonesty and a desire to undermine the group’s leadership.
McDonagh wrote,
“You lied to all of us for months. You got an ego. You wanted to be the leader. You played games.”
He emphasized that such actions conflict with the core values of The Judgment Day.
Continuing, McDonagh stated,
“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.”
The Significance of This Rift for WWE Storylines
Finn Balor’s ousting from The Judgment Day marks a pivotal moment in WWE’s narrative arcs, likely altering the faction’s dynamics and future storylines. JD McDonagh’s declaration not only underscores the serious internal conflict but also highlights the fractured trust among key players like Balor and Mysterio.
As The Judgment Day moves forward without Balor, the group may reposition itself in upcoming WWE events, while Balor’s lone path could become a new focus for rivalries and alliances. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how this dispute evolves amid the intense atmosphere inside WWE Raw’s venues and beyond.
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
