Judgment Day's Reign Expands as Roxanne Perez Officially Crowned Women's Tag Team Champion
The Judgment Day's dominance continued on the June 30 edition of Monday Night Raw, as a long-standing question over the fate of the Women's Tag Team Titles was finally answered, and that too in stunning fashion.
WWE
announced that Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez have been crowned the new Women's Tag Team Champions, filling the void left by Liv Morgan, who suffered a serious shoulder injury during her match against Kairi Sane on the June 16 episode.
Finn Balor and Club Push for Roxanne Perez to Become the New Tag Team Champion
The decision didn't come lightly, and it was orchestrated behind the scenes by none other than Finn Balor and JD McDonagh, who had earlier in the night captured the Raw Tag Team Titles by defeating Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods.
Backstage, Balor and McDonagh met with SmackDown GM Nick Aldis and Raw GM Adam Pearce. They argued that Raquel Rodriguez had done everything possible to retain the tag titles in Morgan's absence, and stripping her of the belts would be unjust. Instead, they proposed Roxanne Perez, owing to her recent ties to the group and alleged chemistry with Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio, as the ideal replacement.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Serbia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You)
Container House
Search Now
Undo
After some deliberation, the officials agreed, but with one major condition: the newly crowned champions must defend their titles in a fatal 4-way match at WWE Evolution on July 13 against teams from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT.
Roxanne Perez becomes Women's Tag Team Champion, joins Judgment Day: Raw highlights, June 30, 2025
Later in the night, the Judgment Day celebrated their growing title collection until Raquel Rodriguez stormed in, clearly unhappy with how things unfolded. She questioned Balor's authority to name her a new partner and emphasized Liv Morgan was in rehab multiple times a week and would return soon.
Balor responded with empathy, referencing his own shoulder injury at SummerSlam 2016 that forced him to vacate the Universal Championship just one night after winning it. He reminded Rodriguez that sometimes, business has to move forward. He then proposed a Judgment Day vote on the decision.
Balor and McDonagh quickly voted yes. Dominik Mysterio appeared hesitant, suggesting he wanted to speak with Morgan before deciding. But Balor urged him to act independently, and Mysterio reluctantly agreed. Rodriguez, still unsure, finally gave in after some pressure.
With that, the vote was unanimous, and Perez was officially crowned champion. This crowning also marks a historic moment: every active member of Judgment Day now holds a title.
Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NDTV
8 minutes ago
- NDTV
WWE Planning Move Against AEW. It Has A John Cena, Brock Lesnar Connection
The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is all set to make a major move against competitors All Elite Wrestling (AEW). According to several media reports, John Cena and Brock Lesnar will be headlining a premium event that will be hold on the same day as AEW All Out 2025. The event is expected to take place in Indianapolis on September 20. While Cena will be facing Logan Paul at Clash In Paris, reports claim that the match is aimed to keep Brock out of the spotlight before the much-anticipated match. 'It can change, but the main event for this [unnamed, unannounced Sept. 20 WWE] show is Brock Lesnar and John Cena. So it's a big one. Which is why Brock's not in Paris, is because of this. They wanted him for this show, not for the Paris show. And that's where Logan Paul got the gig,' Dave Meltzer reported. Seth Rollins grabbed the limelight after thrashing CM Punk to clinch the World Heavyweight Championship title on the first night of the WWE SummerSlam 2025. Punk did his best to beat the defending champion Gunther, but just as the WWE icon held the Heavyweight Championship belt in his hands, an 'injured' Seth Rollins cashed his Money In The Bank contract to fight Punk in the same ring. However, Rollins' title is now in danger and he needs to protect it in Paris. On Monday, WWE officially announced a Fatal 4-Way match, where Rollins will be up against three giants, in order to defend his World Heavyweight Championship title. RAW General Manager Adam Pearce announced that Rollins will have to fight against Punk, Jey Uso, and LA Knight. The fight will be held on August 31, at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, France. This is going to be an interesting encounter as Rollins' team members, the Brons - Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed have been making new enemies. Also, Punk would be eager to avenge his defeat.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Has Karrion Kross been released by the WWE? Explaining the controversy surrounding his status with the promotion
Karrion Kross on August 11 confirmed that he is no longer with the WWE and added that he will soon be taking independent booking. Scarlett, his wife and manager, too has apparently been let go by the company. While this seems to be legit, there may be more to the situation. Veteran journalist Dave Meltzer has stated in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that everyone backstage is 'skeptical' about whether this is a shoot. This suggests that the whole thing may just be work. He had also earlier stated that WWE offered Kross and Scarlett contracts ahead of the end of their current deals. This has further added to the mystery surrounding their status. Karrion Kross released: Is it a work? WWE, like most pro wrestling companies, is a storyline-driven product. In fact, the whole business thrives on Kayfabe (making things that aren't real look real). Keeping this in mind, the scenario may just be WWE's way of testing his popularity and bringing him back when the time is right. If this happens, the angle may have shades of the recent fiasco involving R-Truth. In case you did not know, 'Ronnie' was released by the WWE a few months ago. He, however, returned at Money in the Bank and helped Cody Rhodes-Jey Uso beat Logan Paul and John Cena. This came after the company faced intense backlash from fans. Triple H, the head of WWE's creative team, described it as a work, but Truth maintained it wasn't. Going down this route would help the company bring him back as a face and give him a push. Karrion Kross to return as a heel? The WWE in recent years has constantly tried to blur the line between reality and storyline. The injury angle with Seth Rollins is a case in point. 'The Visionary' lost his match against LA Knight at Saturday Night's Main Event after 'injuring' his knee. This was described as a legitimate setback and Rollins was even seen on crutches backstage during Evolution. However, it was eventually revealed that he wasn't injured. The injury was part of a storyline and he returned at SummerSlam Night 1 to cash-in his MITB contract on a vulnerable CM Punk. This again suggests that the Karrion Kross contract situation may just be another angle. In this case, he could return as a heel and target some popular stars. Karrion Kross' rise in the WWE is undeniable Kross had emerged as a bankable mid-card heel over the last few months courtesy of his mic skills. His segments with AJ Styles and Sami Zayn were well-received. He also received a push when he squared off against the Canadian star at Night of Champions and SummerSlam, losing on both occasions. His stint with the WWE is seemingly over for now but the company's track record suggests that there may be a twist in the tale.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Not just Donald Trump, Zohran Mamdani too has a strong connection with the WWE
Donald Trump, one of the world's most influential leaders, has often made headlines because of his association with the WWE. The President of the United States shares a strong rapport with Vince McMahon, the former Chairman of the sports entertainment juggernaut. He also appeared at WrestleMania 23 in 2007 and participated in the 'Battle of the Billionaires' in which his representative Bobby Lashley beat Vince's pick, Umaga. Trump, however, is not the only US politician with links to the WWE. Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayor-designate, too, has had an interaction with a WWE star. When Zohran Mamdani interacted with WWE's Sami Zayn Mamdani added a new dimension to his career on June 27 when he beat Andrew Cuomo to win New York City's Democratic mayoral primary election. He secured nearly 43% of the vote to pull off the career-changing feat. Shortly before that WWE star Sami Zayn sent a message to him on X (formerly known as Twitter) in which he expressed a desire to meet him in person. This post came hours after Zayn landed in New York City for Fanatics Fest. 'I'm in NYC where you at @ZohranKMamdani?,' read his post. I'm in NYC where you at @ZohranKMamdani ? Mamdani responded to it by asking Zayn to DM him. The Canadian star is an integral part of the WWE's mid-card division. He recently beat US Champion Solo Sikoa, the US Champion, in a non-title match on SmackDown. On the August 11 episode of Raw, he beat Rusev by DQ after interference from Solo Sikoa's MFT. Zayn also hopes to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship,currently held by Seth Rollins, in the near future. Who is Zohran Mamdani? All you need to know Born in Uganda in 1991, Zohran Mamdai is filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani's son. He shifted to the US. as a child and spent his formative years in New York City. After completing his schooling, he graduated from Bowdoin College with a degree in Africana Studies. Mamdani eventually worked as a foreclosure prevention counselor and helped tenants sort out housing issues. This experience shaped his perspective and paved the way for him to pursue a career in politics. It is also one of the reasons he considers 'affordability' to be an important issue.
