In the world of professional wrestling, the landscape can shift in an instant, as evidenced by recent events at WrestleMania 40. On the second night of the iconic event, Damian Priest of The Judgment Day made a decisive move by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract. This bold action allowed him to claim victory over the newly crowned World Heavyweight Champion Drew McIntyre. With this win, Priest, also known as The Archer of Infamy, has not only secured the prestigious title but also positioned himself to potentially oust three-time champion Dominik Mysterio from their faction.
Dominik Mysterio has been a pivotal figure within The Judgment Day, earning a reputation as a formidable heel through his compelling character development and marked improvements in the ring. His close relationship with Rhea Ripley has afforded him a measure of influence within the group. Despite his current success, there’s a cloud of uncertainty hanging over his future with The Judgment Day, stemming from his recent actions that have not sat well with the stable.
Tensions within The Judgment Day have been brewing, particularly due to Dominik Mysterio’s association with Santos Escobar and the faction Legado Del Fantasma. This new alliance has created a rift, with Rhea Ripley expressing her displeasure at not being consulted before Mysterio’s decision to team up with Escobar on SmackDown. The situation was further complicated when Mysterio and Escobar teamed up at WrestleMania 40, only to suffer a defeat at the hands of Mysterio’s father, Rey Mysterio, and Andrade. It was a significant moment, made more so by the absence of any assistance from The Judgment Day members.
The issues don’t end there for Dominik. He has been embroiled in a feud with Ricochet, who has been a thorn in the side of The Judgment Day for several weeks. The faction has been trying to assert dominance over the RAW roster and targeted the high-flying wrestler. Dominik and JD McDonagh were tasked with handling Ricochet, but both were soundly defeated, raising further questions about Dominik’s place within the group.
Finally, Dominik’s attempt to bring Andrade into The Judgment Day’s fold ahead of WrestleMania XL also backfired. The group had offered Andrade full membership on the condition that he would confront Ricochet. However, Andrade’s loyalties were elsewhere; he came to the aid of Rey Mysterio during an episode of SmackDown, which led to the tag team match at WrestleMania where Andrade and Rey squared off against Dominik and Santos Escobar. With these series of setbacks and an apparent indifferent attitude, the NXT North American Champion’s standing within The Judgment Day is precarious. The wrestling community is now watching closely to see how Damian Priest and the rest of the faction will address the situation with Dominik Mysterio in the weeks to come.
