10 New Directions For WWE After SummerSlam 2023

4. Judgment Day In-Fighting

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Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest is on the horizon.

The latter will argue that he tried to help Finn become new World Heavyweight Champ at both MITB and SummerSlam. Meanwhile, default Judgment Day leader Bálor may tell a baffled Priest to fall in line and stop thinking he's the main man of the group. Some bickering involving Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio will spotlight JD's problems too.

Bálor and Priest shared an icy stare at SummerSlam once Seth Rollins stomped Finn on the briefcase, but it was actually Damian who looked more disappointed in Bálor than anything else. This is the beginning of the end for Judgment Day - that's been said before, but it's definitely closer than ever.

Finn vs. Damian sounds like a decent fit for the midcard at Payback. Perhaps WWE could put that Money In The Bank case on the line if they're seeking something spicier. Then, fans will find out where Rhea and Dom's loyalties really lie.

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