Finn Balor to get replaced; WWE star to be kicked out; huge babyface turn? - 5 predictions for The Judgment Day for the rest of 2024
Despite kicking out Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley, The Judgment Day remains a viable force on Monday Night RAW. The Women's World Champion, Liv Morgan, and Carlito have effectively replaced the departing superstars.
Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh currently hold the WWE World Tag Team Championship, which they are set to defend soon against the number-one contenders to be determined from the ongoing Qualifying Tournament on the red brand. Meanwhile, Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, and their recent ally Raquel Rodriguez are engaged in a storyline with Rhea Ripley.
In this article, we will make five predictions for The Judgment Day for the remainder of 2024.
#5. Could Carlito get kicked out soon from the faction?
One of the major predictions for the faction is that Carlito may soon be kicked out of The Judgment Day. This stems from recent reports suggesting that the 45-year-old could be evicted from the group.
The Latino star has recently caught fans' attention due to his hilarious reaction when Liv Morgan introduced Raquel Rodriguez to the faction.
It seems like Raquel could also be a reason behind his potential exit from the group. The upcoming storyline will certainly be interesting to follow, but this prediction is highly likely to unfold before the end of 2024.
#4. Finn Balor and JD McDonagh might lose their World Tag Team Championship soon
Adam Pearce has already announced a tournament to determine the next challenger for Bálor and McDonagh. With this, it's likely that The Judgment Day could lose the Tag Team Championship to their next adversaries.
The World Tag Team Championship doesn't seem to hold much significance with The Judgment Day, as they haven't done anything noteworthy since winning them. The former Universal Champion has been mostly focused on his feud with Damian Priest over the past few months.
It would be better to hand the gold to a team that primarily excels in tag team competition. Additionally, the RAW General Manager has emphasized Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh's role as World Tag Team Champions. This seems to hint at their potential loss of the titles soon due to their lackluster performance as champions.
#3. Raquel Rodriguez turns babyface to feud with Liv Morgan?
Raquel Rodriguez returned at Bad Blood and aligned herself with Liv Morgan by attacking Rhea Ripley. However, this bond between Liv and Raquel may not last long, as Rodriguez could soon set her sights on the Women's World Championship, leading to tension between the two stars.
Raquel is primarily a singles competitor in WWE, and with Liv Morgan holding the top title of the RAW women's division, Rodriguez will likely want a shot at the championship herself.
It's possible that once Liv is done with Rhea Ripley, WWE will begin planting the seeds for Raquel's babyface turn. This could ultimately result in her turning on Morgan due to her ambition to become the champion. Ultimately, setting up a feud between the two with the Women's World Championship being on the line.
#2. A feud with The Wyatt Sicks is highly likely
Two prominent factions on Monday Night RAW are undoubtedly The Wyatt Sicks and The Judgment Day. The horror faction has seemingly set their sights on their next target in the form of The Miz. Later, a feud with The Final Testament is also likely to unfold.
However, a clash between The Judgment Day and The Wyatt Sicks also seems inevitable. This is especially true given that current Judgment Day members have betrayed their friends, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley.
Bo Dallas has already stated that he despises those who betray their close ones, giving WWE a strong reason to set up a feud between these two factions. This rivalry could potentially unfold before the end of 2024.
#1. AJ Styles takes over The Judgment Day?
After Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest were ousted from the faction, there has been no clear leader for the heel faction. However, AJ Styles could be a great choice to take over the group. The Phenomenal One has previously aligned with Liv Morgan and Finn Bálor when they were babyfaces in their feud against The Judgment Day.
With his established bond with Morgan and Bálor, it's possible that WWE could bring AJ Styles from SmackDown to join the faction. WWE could then position Styles as the central figure of the group, promoting him as their leader.
Later, Finn Bálor might become frustrated with AJ Styles’ increasing involvement in the faction, which could eventually result in him being replaced. This tension could then lead to a feud between the two.
This storyline could also offer a fresh angle for The Phenomenal One, allowing him to have a strong run in the company before eventually retiring.