The Judgment Day become new World Tag Team Champions: Raw highlights, June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025, marked a pivotal night on Monday Night Raw as The Judgment Day once again ascended to championship gold, reclaiming their dominance over the tag team division. In a dramatic main event that had the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats, Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day defeated the reigning champions, Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth), to become the new World Tag Team Champions. This victory not only reestablished their hold on the red brand but also sent a clear message to the entire locker room: The Judgment Day is back in full force.
The build-up to this match had been brewing for weeks. Awesome Truth had become surprise fan favorites, holding the tag titles since WrestleMania XL and entertaining fans with their blend of comedy and veteran grit. However, their light-hearted demeanor stood in stark contrast to the dark, calculated aggression of The Judgment Day, who had been laser-focused on reclaiming their spot at the top after months of internal tension and scattered losses.
Earlier in the night, backstage segments teased that all was not well within The Judgment Day. Damian Priest, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, appeared distant, preoccupied with his own upcoming title defense. Rhea Ripley, having returned recently from injury, offered little emotional support, while Dominik Mysterio was conspicuously absent after a brutal attack the previous week—rumored to be orchestrated by rivals looking to destabilize the faction. But despite these fractures, Bálor and McDonagh presented a united front, determined to bring the gold back to their stable.
When the main event arrived, the atmosphere was electric. The Miz and R-Truth came out to a thunderous ovation, waving and joking with fans. But the mood shifted drastically when The Judgment Day’s entrance theme hit, and the arena darkened to a purple haze. Bálor and McDonagh emerged with intense focus, their eyes locked on their prey.
The match itself was a classic showcase of psychology, pacing, and tag team synergy. Early on, The Miz used his experience to outwit McDonagh, landing signature offense including the Skull-Crushing Finale—only for Bálor to make the save at the last moment. R-Truth brought energy and unorthodox tactics, but his comedy spots were quickly shut down by brutal offense from the challengers. Midway through the match, McDonagh and Bálor isolated Truth, wearing him down with relentless tandem attacks, perfectly timed tags, and sinister smiles.
The tide turned briefly when R-Truth managed to hit the Lie Detector and tag in Miz, who exploded into the ring with fiery momentum. A near fall after a combination Reality Check almost had the crowd believing Awesome Truth would retain. But The Judgment Day had done their homework. In a stunning counter, Bálor reversed a springboard clothesline into a Sling Blade, followed by a Coup de Grâce. McDonagh then executed The Devil Inside on The Miz while Bálor took out Truth at ringside.
Three seconds later, the bell rang and new champions were crowned.
The post-match celebration was intense but restrained. Bálor and McDonagh stood in the center of the ring with the World Tag Team Titles raised high, eyes cold, mission accomplished. Damian Priest appeared on the stage, holding his own championship high, nodding in respect. Rhea Ripley appeared behind him, smirking, as the group’s power seemed to be realigning.
With The Judgment Day now in possession of the World Tag Team Championships once more—and Priest still holding the World Heavyweight Title—the faction once again stands as one of the most dominant forces in WWE. While tensions may still bubble under the surface, their actions on Raw proved one thing beyond doubt: when unified, The Judgment Day are nearly unstoppable.
As the WWE Universe reels from this seismic shift, all eyes now turn to what’s next. Will The Judgment Day fully reclaim their throne? Or will new challengers rise to disrupt their darkness once again? One thing is certain: the tag team division just got a lot more dangerous.
