What if The Judgment Day crash the season premiere of WWE SmackDown? - 4 things the group could do
The Judgment Day is one of the top stables in WWE and is undoubtedly the number one faction on Monday Night RAW. In fact, when The Bloodline was drafted to SmackDown exclusively, The Judgment Day has led the red brand ever since.
The faction is comprised of five members, three of which hold gold. Liv Morgan is the Women's World Champion and the combination of Finn Balor and JD McDonagh are the World Tag Team Champions. Carlito and Dominik Mysterio are also in the stable.
Tonight is a big night for the company, as Friday Night SmackDown will have its season premiere and return to the USA Network for the first time in five years. While not confirmed nor even rumored, there is a chance that the heel faction could crash the festivities.
This article will take a look at a handful of things The Judgment Day could do if they were to appear on SmackDown tonight. This includes a deal with The Bloodline, recruiting a new member, and beyond.
Below are four things The Judgment Day could do on WWE SmackDown.
#4. They could stand up to the new Bloodline to establish themselves as the top faction
The Bloodline is the other most dominant stable in WWE and has arguably been the number-one group for four years now. Initially formed by Roman Reigns, the faction's current lineup includes Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu.
If The Judgment Day appears on WWE Friday Night SmackDown's season premiere on the USA Network, they may target The Bloodline. The groups worked together once before thanks to Rhea Ripley making a deal with Paul Heyman, but neither she nor Heyman are part of the factions they once proudly represented.
As a result, the two sides may end up having a fierce brawl if The Judgment Day appears on SmackDown. While The Judgment Day technically has one more member, the odds of them taking down Jacob Fatu seem quite slim. Still, they might try.
#3. The Judgment Day could work with The Bloodline to take care of Jey Uso
There is an alternative route, however. As past iterations of both groups have proven, The Judgment Day and The Bloodline can co-exist and work together in WWE. They might do exactly that on SmackDown if The Judgment Day has a request.
Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, and Carlito could come to The Bloodline asking for the stable to take care of Jey Uso. Main Event Jey has been sticking his nose in The Judgment Day's business on WWE RAW and this could be how it ends.
The Bloodline knows Jey all too well, as he's a former member of the group and an older brother to Solo Sikoa. If the Samoan stable agrees, they may show up to RAW and take care of Jey, thus stopping him from getting involved in Judgment Day's business moving forward.
#2. They could try to recruit a new member
The Judgment Day has seen eight different members in total since its inception. Former members include Edge, Rhea Ripley, and Damian Priest, while the current lineup includes Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Carlito, Dominik Mysterio, and Liv Morgan.
While five members is certainly solid enough, the group clearly needs some help, as they struggle to take on two or three of RAW's top stars. As a result, The Judgment Day could come to WWE SmackDown in an attempt to recruit a new member or two.
Somebody like Blair Davenport would certainly fit the group in terms of personality. Instead of going after Blair, however, they could target those who aren't being used to their potential. Tegan Nox, for example, could join The Judgment Day. Somebody like Candice LeRae would also make for a good recruit.
#1. They could take time on the broadcast to trash-talk The Terror Twins on WWE SmackDown
The Judgment Day changed dramatically at SummerSlam 2024. It was at that WWE premium live event where both Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest were betrayed by the fiendish stable and promptly kicked out.
In the weeks since then, The Terror Twins have been at war with The Judgment Day. More often than not, Rhea and Damian have stood tall, but there have been times when Finn Balor and the rest of the gang left the two powerful foes lying.
If The Judgment Day appears on SmackDown, they might not even pay attention to the blue brand roster or product. Instead, they might talk trash about The Terror Twins knowing Damian and Rhea won't be around to try to get revenge. It would be a smart move.