The world heavyweight championship match for WWE’s upcoming Clash at the Castle event gained momentum following a tumultuous night on WWE Raw. At the end of the competition, winner Damian Priest slammed opponent Drew McIntyre into the announcer’s table, keeping spectators engaged.
But Priest’s show-closing chokeslam was only the beginning of a wild night that saw Judgment Day, the dominant force on Raw, make their presence felt throughout the evening. The group’s members, including Priest, Finn Balor, and Judgment Day newcomer Carlito, were the main focus of Monday night’s event, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
A CHAOTIC START TO THE NIGHT
The show kicked off with Liv Morgan addressing her recent kiss with Dominik Mysterio, claiming she wanted to take everything away from Rhea Ripley, including Mysterio himself. Mysterio interrupted, warning Morgan that Ripley would kill her when she returns. Morgan retorted that Ripley would kill him too, but it would be worth it. The tension was palpable as Finn Balor stepped in to put a stop to the whole ordeal.
A NIGHT OF MIXED MATCHES AND MISCELLANEOUS MOMENTS
The evening contained a combination of successful and unsuccessful pairings. Damian Priest’s triumph against Rey Mysterio was spoiled by meddling from Judgment Day, whereas Braun Strowman’s defeat of Carlito was due to Priest’s requests. The preparation for Money in the Bank has begun, and it’s evident that Judgment Day will have a significant impact in the upcoming weeks.
Drew Mcintyre should’e known better than to mess with the champ Damian Priest! #WWE #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/odhoLWksvr
— USA Network (@USANetwork) June 4, 2024
BRAUN STROWMAN FACES JUDGMENT DAY.
Priest pushed for a match between Strowman and Carlito to address the issue he dubbed as “the Strowman problem.” Following the game, Judgment Day assaulted Strowman, prompting Morgan to protect Mysterio by positioning themselves between him and Strowman.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NIGHT
Ludwig Kaiser continued his winning streak, defeating Sheamus via pinfall. Sami Zayn called out Chad Gable to settle their issues, but Gable attacked from behind. Akira Tozawa and Maxxine Dupri tried to stop Gable, but he berated them before Otis stepped in and stared Gable down.
Bron Breakker’s victory over Ricochet was met with an attack from Ilja Dragunov after the match. Kiana James defeated Natalya via pinfall with the 401K. Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair teamed up to defeat Zoey Stark and Shayna in a disqualification victory. Jey Uso cut a promo about his intentions to win Money in the Bank.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
As the night came to an end, it was clear that Judgment Day had solidified their dominance as the top power on Monday Night Raw. They made a lasting impact on the audience with their continuous energy and unapologetic violence. The foreboding aura of Dominik Mysterio, Rhea Ripley, and Finn Bálor filled the atmosphere, appearing as if they were the messenger of disorder and devastation. As Clash at the Castle approaches, the anticipation of chaos and disorder from this strong group will only grow. The question that everyone is wondering about is: who will be able to stop them?
