On the most recent episode of WWE RAW, Liv Morgan demonstrated decisive leadership, urging her fellow Judgment Day members, particularly Finn Balor, to step up their pursuit of championship gold. Morgan, alongside Roxanne Perez, captured victory in a high-stakes No. 1 Contenders’ match for the Women’s Tag Team Titles, reestablishing the group’s determination as RAW intensified towards next week’s event.
Backstage, Morgan addressed Balor directly, questioning his lack of energy compared to others within the faction. While Roxanne Perez focused on the newly won title shot, Morgan made it clear that reclaiming glory mattered for every member, from JD and Dominik to Raquel, and she expected equal effort from Balor.
Conflict Between Balor and Morgan Raises Stakes on RAW
The tension between Morgan and Balor became a focal point, with Morgan criticizing Balor’s relaxed attitude during a crucial period for The Judgment Day. Meanwhile, the group’s momentum was threatened by injuries affecting JD and Dominik, making unity and ambition more vital than ever.
Later in the evening, Finn Balor responded in the ring to mounting pressure and public taunts. CM Punk, observing the situation, commented on Balor’s reticence as Liv Morgan seemingly took charge. The exchange heightened speculation about Balor’s direction and his willingness to seize opportunities.
Things are heating up! 😲Are we getting @CMPunk vs @FinnBalor in Belfast, Ireland NEXT WEEK for the World Heavyweight Championship? pic.twitter.com/c1sNm1263m— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2026
The online buzz quickly translated into action. WWE announced that Finn Balor and CM Punk will face each other for the World Heavyweight Championship next week in Belfast, Ireland. This highly anticipated match situates Balor directly in the spotlight, a scenario intensified by internal Judgment Day drama.
Liv Morgan Addresses Rifts Within The Judgment Day
On RAW Recap, Morgan and Perez reflected on their win and previewed their upcoming challenge for the Women’s Tag Team Titles at SNME XLIII. Morgan, when questioned about her public call-out of Balor, offered deeper insight into her motives and her hopes for Balor’s resurgence.
“To see Finn go from NXT Champion, Tag Team Champion, United States Champion, World Champion, Grand Slam Champion to playing video games, not even watching our segments, not even watching us go out, on behalf of the Judgment Day, because Judgment Day runs Monday Night Raw. “So yeah, seeing Finn sitting there being fine playing video games as we’re chasing gold, Raquel’s chasing gold, JD’s injured, Dominik’s injured. Yeah, it was a little bit odd to see him be okay with just playing video games, so I had to say something, and I’m glad that I did because look, he went out there less than ten minutes later and took initiative. “We just want the best for him, and that’s the Finn Balor that we deserve.” (H/T Wrestle Talk)
Morgan’s remarks highlighted her belief that Balor could rise to his former stature, referencing his decorated past across NXT, tag, United States, and World Champion ranks. She expressed relief that her challenge seemed to have reignited his competitive spirit, pointing to his quick pivot towards action after their tense interaction.
Finn Balor’s Legacy and the Next Showdown
Finn Balor’s career began with a dominant run as Devitt leading the Bullet Club in NJPW, earning a reputation for unyielding ambition before his transition to WWE in 2014. In WWE, he evolved into a Grand Slam Champion, continually raising the bar for himself and his group.
With the World Heavyweight Championship match against CM Punk looming, all eyes are now on Balor to discover if Morgan’s criticisms will be the catalyst for yet another legendary accomplishment. The leadership demonstrated by Liv Morgan on RAW has already unified the group’s ambitions, and the upcoming title matches for both Morgan’s duo and Balor hold major implications for the future direction of The Judgment Day and Monday Night RAW.
Things are heating up! 😲
Are we getting @CMPunk vs @FinnBalor in Belfast, Ireland NEXT WEEK for the World Heavyweight Championship? pic.twitter.com/c1sNm1263m
— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2026
Liv Morgan comments on Finn Balor challenging CM Punk on WWE Raw:
"It's good because all we want for Finn, we all want to succeed. My success is just as important as Roxanne's, just as important Finn's, just as important as JD's, just as important as Raquel's, just as… pic.twitter.com/UXpjZnuasb
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) January 13, 2026
