Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest have recently found themselves on the same unfortunate page—betrayed by those they trusted most. Following the dramatic split of the Judgment Day faction, Priest and Ripley are left without a wrestling family. This precarious situation could pose significant risks as they navigate the wrestling world alone, under the constant radar of their adversaries.
The wrestling community steps in
In the wake of this upheaval, the internet wrestling community has rallied with imaginative solutions, crafting fantasy bookings to provide these former world champions with a new stable. While these ideas remain unofficial, they offer a compelling glimpse into potential storylines that could rejuvenate Ripley and Priest’s careers.
Damian priest’s transformation
Over recent months, Damian Priest has exhibited a noticeable shift in character. Though he remained part of a heel faction, he began to embrace more honorable values, distancing himself from other members, particularly Finn Balor, who ultimately betrayed him at SummerSlam last weekend.
Rhea ripley’s evolution
Similarly, Rhea Ripley has been redefining her persona. She has moved past her typical heel tendencies, focusing solely on reclaiming her title from her current rival. This change led to her betrayal by on-screen love interest, Dominik Mysterio. Such developments leave fans eagerly speculating about the next steps for the former World Heavyweight Champion and The Eradicator.
Fan polls and predictions
In response to these events, the WWE universe has come forward with intriguing predictions. A fan poll exploring who might benefit most from the Judgment Day split garnered significant attention, highlighting Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio as potential candidates. Additionally, fans weighed in on Uncle Howdy’s surprising in-ring debut on RAW, expressing shock over various aspects such as his entrance theme, mysterious persona, and the unexpected attack.
New allies on the horizon?
The jey uso connection
One of the more popular fan predictions suggests that Jey Uso could be the perfect new ally for Ripley and Priest. Uso has shown interest in Ripley since appearing on the red brand, and although their romantic storyline was cut short when he didn’t join Judgment Day, fans believe this could change now that Ripley has been betrayed.
Fan reactions
Enthusiastic reactions flooded social media, with one fan tweeting, “Jey Uso, Damian Priest, and Rhea Ripley would make a great team.” This sentiment echoed across the wrestling community, with many envisioning a strong alliance between these wrestlers. Another fan speculated, “They’ve shown Jey and Damian getting friendlier, so I hope he joins Rhea and Damian’s side and helps them out at least once!”
Jey Uso Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley would make a good team
— Aaron Reyes (@Nyy79Reyes) August 6, 2024
The potential inclusion of sami zayn
Fans also proposed that if Jey Uso joins Ripley and Priest, Sami Zayn might follow suit. This would not only bolster their tag team presence but also integrate them into a larger, more compelling storyline. A tweet encapsulated this idea: “Sami, Jey, Damian, and Rhea all beefing with the Judgment Day is phenomenal.”
I HOPE WE DO! They’ve shown Jey and Damian getting friendlier so I hope he comes onto Rhea and Damian’s side and helps them out at least once!
— Cia ✨ (@CiaTalksWWE) August 6, 2024
Sami, Jey, Damian, and Rhea all beefing with the Judgement Day is phenomenal
— Glocktimus Prime (@klarkj_) August 6, 2024
Looking ahead: future events
WWE bash in berlin
As fans anticipate the next WWE Premium Live Event, WWE Bash in Berlin, some believe it might be too soon for the new alliance to fully form. Instead, attention turns to WWE Bad Blood in October, where a grand culmination of this storyline could take place after weeks of buildup on Monday Night Raw. One fan optimistically suggested, “Hear me out. Damian, Rhea, Jey, and Sami. Squash the ‘new’ JD at Bad Blood.”
Faction of the year potential
Despite the Wyatt Sicks currently being fan favorites, some enthusiasts believe that with creative support, the reimagined Judgment Day could surpass all other factions on WWE TV. A hopeful fan tweeted, “Jey, Sami, Rhea, and Damian about to be the face faction of the year.”
