According to a recent report from Fightful Select, insiders have shared insights on how The Judgement Day faction, currently consisting of Rhea Ripley, Finn Balor, Damian Priest, and Dominik Mysterio, is perceived by higher-ups in WWE. It was revealed that Edge, their former leader, believes that the group is excelling in their current presentation even more than his original plans for them.
The report highlights Finn Balor’s popularity among colleagues for being easy to work with, while Rhea Ripley received praise for her dedication and resilience in overcoming knee issues. Ripley’s commitment to putting others over and allowing her opponents to shine has earned her commendation, despite having opportunities to dominate matches.
Damian Priest’s strong work ethic and his collaboration with Bad Bunny were also highly regarded. Initially slated as a tag team match, the decision to have a singles match between Priest and Bunny at Backlash 2023 was made due to growing confidence in the Hip Hop star’s in-ring abilities.
Additionally, WWE expressed satisfaction with Dominik Mysterio for effectively managing an increased schedule that includes various media obligations. The deliberate strategy of providing him with diverse opponents aims to develop his adaptability in working with different wrestling styles.
The Judgement Day’s original incarnation had mixed reactions due to a variety of reasons, and their sudden change in direction was met with apprehension by the WWE Universe, considering WWE’s, well, overall history with dropping the ball after making some surprising decisions. However, the faction has exceeded all expectations and is among WWE’s greatest success stories in recent years.
