The Judgment Day faction continues to dominate the WWE scene, captivating fans with their intriguing storyline and constant twists. This week, they made their presence known by interrupting a stare down between Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes. Finn Balor, who was absent at first, made a surprise entrance and attacked Seth. Sami Zayn then joined the fray, leading to a six-man tag match: Seth, Cody, & Sami vs. Judgment Day.
However, tensions within the faction were evident as Finn acted on his own and deviated from the original plan. He believed Damian went off-script at SummerSlam, causing a rift between the two. Rhea Ripley, the peacemaker of the group, mediated the situation and urged them to act like men.
Meanwhile, JD McDonnagh observed the situation and suggested that Damian should get rid of the briefcase, which has been causing a divide between the friends. And he’s right. The sooner Damian cashes in, the sooner they can move past this internal conflict.
In the match against Seth, Cody, and Sami, Judgment Day faced more challenges. They had enemies both inside and outside the faction, with Raquel Rodriguez sneak attacking Rhea before the main event even started. Despite the initial discord, Judgment Day eventually found their rhythm and worked together as a team. However, the briefcase once again became a point of contention, leading to Finn taking it from Damian. But Finn’s attempt to use the briefcase backfired when Seth kicked him, allowing Cody to hit him with the Cross Rhodes for the victory.
Throughout the match, Damian never took his eyes off Finn, hinting at the underlying tension between them. Something is definitely amiss within the faction, and it remains to be seen how it will affect their future.
Jam 4 U
Ricochet was rightfully upset about the injustice he faced at SummerSlam. Adam Pearce acknowledged his grievances and proposed a solution: a Fatal 4-Way match between Ricochet, Chad Gable, Tommaso Ciampa, and Matt Riddle. The winner would earn an Intercontinental Championship match against GUNTHER.
The match was a showcase of the incredible talent and chemistry between the four competitors. Ricochet, in particular, displayed his resilience by taking a brutal German Suplex from the top rope and still getting back up. The crowd in Minneapolis, Chad Gable’s hometown, rallied behind him. In a thrilling third act, Chad executed Chaos Theory on Tommaso, securing the victory and earning a shot at GUNTHER.
Mad Rapper
Shinsuke Nakamura expressed his frustration with everyone interfering in his business, especially Bronson Reed. The two faced off in a solid match, with Shinsuke ultimately emerging victorious. The highlight of the match came when Bronson missed his Tsunami splash, much to Wade Barrett’s amusement. Shinsuke’s win was followed by an attack on Seth Rollins, setting up an intriguing feud between the two.
The Overweight Lover’s in the House
The ongoing rivalry between IMPERIUM and Alpha Academy continued to escalate. GUNTHER challenged Chad Gable and insulted his crew, leading to a confrontation between the two factions. Ludwig Kaiser tried to recruit Maxxine Dupri but failed, and a match ensued between Otis and Ludwig. Despite Ludwig’s cheating tactics, GUNTHER interfered and helped Ludwig secure the victory. Chad came