The Judgment Day, once a dominant force in the WWE, has been on a downward spiral in recent months. According to Vince Russo, a former WWE head writer, the addition of JD McDonagh to the faction may have been the catalyst for their decline. McDonagh, 34, joined The Judgment Day in November last year, but his impact has been negligible, with losses piling up, including a recent defeat to Braun Strowman on RAW.
Russo, speaking on Wrestling’s Legion of RAW, drew comparisons to WCW’s New World Order (nWo) era, where the addition of Hulk Hogan elevated Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to new heights. In contrast, Triple H and Co.’s decision to associate McDonagh with The Judgment Day has had the opposite effect,dragging the faction down.
The writing is on the wall, with signs of dissension within the group growing more apparent. On RAW, Dominik Mysterio inadvertently helped Liv Morgan in her match against Becky Lynch, further straining relations within The Judgment Day. To make matters worse, Liv shared a kiss with Dirty Dom after her victory, a move that is unlikely to go down well with Rhea Ripley, who has yet to comment on the situation.
Ripley, who was put on the shelf by Morgan, is unlikely to take kindly to her faction members aiding her nemesis. The tension within The Judgment Day is palpable, and it’s only a matter of time before it all comes to a head.
Russo’s comments have sparked a heated debate about the impact of McDonagh’s addition to The Judgment Day. Has his presence been a hindrance to the faction’s success, or is there more to the story? One thing is certain – The Judgment Day’s glory days are behind them, and it’s up to them to reclaim their spot at the top of the WWE hierarchy.
