Edge returns at WWE SummerSlam, attacks The Judgment Day

Edge returned to WWE television at Saturday’s SummerSlam.

Towards the end of the Mysterios vs. Judgment Day match, Finn Balor and Damian Priest had Rey and Dominik Mysterio laid out when the lights went out. Edge then emerged on top of flaming stairs in a manner similar to the entrance of The Brood. He then came down to the ring and speared both members of the Judgement Day, allowing the Mysterios to eventually pick up the win.

Edge, who had founded the Judgment Day following WrestleMania 38, was kicked out of the group following Hell in a Cell in June when Balor, Priest, and Rhea Ripley attacked Edge, with Priest declaring that Edge was the weak link in the group.

Since Money in the Bank, vignettes have aired with a mysterious figure walking around. The vignettes featured imagery of WWE names from the past, including Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, Randy Orton, and Mick Foley. During tonight’s pre-show, another vignette aired, with the figure writing in what appeared to be blood on a mirror that he was arriving tonight.

Judgment Day escalated their feud with The Mysterios on this past Monday’s Raw, when after Rey Mysterio celebrated his 20th anniversary in the company, was confronted by Rhea Ripley in a backstage gathering. Ripley led Rey and Dominik to a trap, where the Mysterios were attacked by Balor and Priest. Rey Mysterio ended up being put through a table.

Report: Edge opposed to WWE’s ‘supernatural’ plans for Judgment Day

Edge was reportedly not in favor of The Judgment Day going a “supernatural route.” 

According to a report from Fightful Select, Edge being kicked out of the group on Raw may have been a result of his opposition to future plans for the faction. He is said to have been opposed to WWE wanting to add a “supernatural” element to the stable. The decision to have Edge removed from Judgment Day was then made on Monday afternoon before Raw that night. 

Plans had been in place for Finn Balor to turn heel and join the faction before Hell in a Cell but at the time, there were no plans for Edge to leave the group. 

According to a report from PW Insider, Edge has now been moved to the babyface side of the company’s internal depth charts. He had been posting to social media teasing potential new members of Judgment Day as recently as Saturday. 

New The Judgment Day member to be revealed on WWE Raw

A new member of The Judgment Day will be revealed on tonight’s WWE Raw. 

WWE made the announcement on their social media channels on Monday evening. 

Also set for the show, a four-way will be held to determine the new number one contender to the Raw Women’s Championship. Alexa Bliss vs. Doudrop vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan will decide who gets the next shot at Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair. 

Also set for Raw, Cody Rhodes will address the audience. Rhodes is set to undergo surgery for a torn pectoral on Thursday, but performed with the injury at Sunday’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, defeating Seth Rollins in the main event. 

Already announced for Raw, Maryse will return for the show ahead of the Miz & Mrs. Season 3 premiere immediately following Raw on USA Network. 

Tonight’s announced lineup: 

  • New member of The Judgment Day revealed
  • Alexa Bliss vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan vs. Doudrop for a Raw Women’s Championship title shot
  • Maryse returns
  • Cody Rhodes speaks