Finn Balor to replace top stars with current champion? - 4 directions for The Prince after his shocking betrayal at SummerSlam
One of the biggest moments at WWE SummerSlam 2024 saw Finn Balor betray Damian Priest, costing him his World Heavyweight Championship. The Archer of Infamy put his hands on Balor when he was frustratingly searching for Dominik Mysterio following the latter's betrayal.
The Prince let things go in the moment, but Priest's mistake returned to haunt him during his title match. The Archer of Infamy was moments away from picking up a win but Balor appeared and placed Gunther's feet on the ropes to break the pin. The Ring General then recovered and turned things around to walk out of SummerSlam with the World Heavyweight Championship.
Here, we look at four potential directions for Finn Balor following his shocking betrayal at SummerSlam 2024. So, without further ado, let's begin.
#1 Finn Balor boots Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley
Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley were subjected to crushing betrayals at SummerSlam, which saw them lose their respective matches. Last week on RAW, Balor looked offended when Priest and Ripley tried to offer help ahead of his match against Gunther.
The betrayals turned Priest and Ripley into babyfaces. Thus, we may see Balor boot both former world champions out of The Judgment Day on the red brand and take over the group's leadership. We will likely see an extensive feud between Priest and Balor that would potentially set up a massive match at Bash in Berlin later this month.
#2 The Judgment Day's new leader recruits Liv Morgan
Rhea Ripley challenged Liv Morgan for the Women's World Championship at SummerSlam but failed to dethrone the champion following Dominik Mysterio's familiar interference. 'Dirty' Dom then drew the knife harder into Mami's back by locking lips with Morgan seconds after her victory.
Finn Balor could choose Dominik Mysterio over Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest, which would pave the way for Liv Morgan's addition to The Judgment Day. There have been signs that Balor and Morgan were working together, and the two superstars can reveal their secret alliance on WWE RAW this week.
#3 New faction debuts on RAW after SummerSlam
WWE has hinted at The Judgment Day's implosion for weeks, and we may finally see the heel faction disband on Monday Night RAW after SummerSlam. After their recent actions, Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio won't be welcomed in the clubhouse. Their friends, JD McDonagh, and Carlito could choose to walk out on The Judgment Day, too.
Thus, we may see Balor introduce a new faction on WWE RAW that includes him, his fellow World Tag Team Champion JD McDonagh, Women's World Champion Liv Morgan, and Dominik Mysterio. Priest and Ripley had mercilessly targeted Balor and Dominik before they joined The Judgment Day, and this could be their long-term plan for payback.
#4 Finn Balor goes after the World Heavyweight Championship
While there are plenty of reasons for Finn Balor to harbor hatred towards Damian Priest, his resentment was primarily invoked by the World Heavyweight Championship. He could never win the world championship in WWE after being forced to relinquish the Universal Title several years ago.
Although he is one-half of the reigning World Tag Team Champions on RAW, the creative team may shift The Pricne's focus towards the ultimate crown. Balor could set a target on Gunther's back and cement himself as one of the biggest threats in the World Heavyweight Championship picture on RAW in the coming weeks.