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| caption = The Terror Twins: [[Rhea Ripley]] (left) and [[Damian Priest]] (right) in 2024 |
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| names = '''The Terror Twins'''<br>'''Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley''' |
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| members = [[Damian Priest]]<br>[[Rhea Ripley]] |
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| debut = [[WrestleMania Backlash (2022)|May 8, 2022]] |
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| years_active = 2022-2024 (as members of [[The Judgment Day]]) <br> 2024-present (as a duo) |
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'''The Terror Twins''' are a [[professional wrestling]] [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Mixed tag team|mixed]] [[tag team]] consisting of [[Damian Priest]] and [[Rhea Ripley]], currently performing in [[WWE]] on the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]]. Priest is a former [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Champion]] while Ripley is a former [[Women's World Championship (WWE)|Women's World Champion]]{{Efn|name=fn1}}, with her reign being tied with [[Bayley (wrestler)|Bayley]] for the longest in the title's history. |
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The tag team of Priest and Ripley originated as members of the [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villainous]] faction [[The Judgment Day]], which was founded by former leader [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] following [[WrestleMania 38]] in 2022. They started publicly calling themselves "The Terror Twins" in May 2023 as a friendship like nickname. Following both of their departures from The Judgment Day in August 2024, the two continued to stick together as [[Face (professional wrestling)|fan favorites]], taking on "The Terror Twins" as their team name after Raw [[color commentator|commentator]] [[Pat McAfee]] initially coined the unofficial name on the ''Raw'' episode following [[SummerSlam (2024)|SummerSlam]], and the name stuck ever since. |
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== History == |
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=== The Judgment Day (2022–2024) === |
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At [[WrestleMania Backlash (2022)|WrestleMania Backlash]] on May 8, 2022, Ripley helped [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] defeat [[AJ Styles]] since Priest was barred from ringside. After the match, Priest, Ripley, and Edge posed together to form the first iteration of [[The Judgment Day]]. At [[Hell in a Cell (2022)|Hell in a Cell]] on June 5, The Judgment Day defeated Styles, [[Finn Bálor]], and [[Liv Morgan]] in a [[six-person mixed tag team match]].<ref name="HIAC2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Hell in a Cell results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins in a HIAC match, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Title, Theory vs. Mustafa Ali for the U.S. Title, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos and MVP in a handicap match, Kevin Owens vs. Ezekiel, Judgment Day vs. AJ Styles, Finn Balor, and Liv Morgan|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/05/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-hiac-match-bianca-belair-vs-asuka-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-raw-womens-title-theory-vs-mustafa-ali-for-the-u/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 5, 2022|access-date=June 5, 2022}}</ref> The next night on ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'', Edge introduced Bálor as the newest member of The Judgment Day, however, Bálor, Priest, and Ripley suddenly attacked Edge with his own signature con-chair-to move, kicking him out of the group.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Mike |title=The Newest Member of Judgment Day Is... |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/159695/the-newest-member-of-judgment-day-is.html?p=1 |access-date=June 7, 2022 |work=PWInsider |date=June 6, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Brookhouse |first1=Brent |title=WWE Raw results, recap and grades: Seth Rollins blindsides Cody Rhodes with brutal attack |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-and-grades-seth-rollins-blindsides-cody-rhodes-with-brutal-attack/live/ |access-date=June 7, 2022 |work=[[CBS Sports]] |date=June 6, 2022}}</ref> The following week on the June 13 episode of Raw, Ripley, Priest and Bálor appeared on the titantron interrupting [[Bianca Belair]]'s interview in the ring where they explained their actions and declared that the group was going to consist of equality with no leaders.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Elizabeth|first1=Claire|title=WWE Raw results, live blog (June 13, 2022): Seth Rollins’ answers |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2022/6/13/23165286/wwe-raw-results-live-blog-june-13-2022-seth-rollins-answers-the-judgment-day |website=Cageside Seats |access-date=August 10, 2024 |date=June 13, 2022}}</ref> Later that night, Ripley won a fatal four-way match to become the number one contender for [[Bianca Belair]]'s Raw Women's Championship.<ref>{{cite news|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE Raw results, recap and grades: Seth Rollins blindsides Cody Rhodes with brutal attack|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-and-grades-seth-rollins-blindsides-cody-rhodes-with-brutal-attack/live/|access-date=7 June 2022|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=6 June 2022|archive-date=7 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607045312/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-and-grades-seth-rollins-blindsides-cody-rhodes-with-brutal-attack/live/|url-status=live}}</ref> She was scheduled to face Belair at [[Money in the Bank (2022)|Money in the Bank]] on 2 July,<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 June 2022|title=Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair vs. Carmella|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-vs-carmella|access-date=28 July 2022|website=WWE}}</ref> but was pulled out of the match after being not medically cleared to compete; she was replaced by Carmella.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=20 June 2022 |title=Carmella replaces Rhea Ripley in WWE Money in the Bank Raw Women's title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/carmella-replaces-rhea-ripley-in-wwe-money-in-the-bank-raw-womens-title-match |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> |
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The Judgment Day then began a feud with [[The Mysterios]] ([[Rey Mysterio]] and [[Dominik Mysterio]]) in an attempt to recruit Dominik into their ranks. Ripley in particular started targeting Dominik in hopes of persuading him to join the stable. Bálor and Priest were defeated by the Mysterios at [[SummerSlam (2022)|SummerSlam]] after interference from the returning Edge. At [[WWE Clash at the Castle|Clash at the Castle]], Bálor and Priest were defeated by Edge and Rey. After the match, Dominik attacked Edge with a low blow, followed by a clothesline to Rey, turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] for the first time in his career.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/04/powells-wwe-clash-at-the-castle-hit-list-roman-reigns-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-gunther-vs-sheamus-for-the-intercontinental-title-liv-morgan-vs-shayna-basz/ | title=Powell's WWE Clash at the Castle Hit List: Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Gunther vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Title, Liv Morgan vs. Shayna Baszler for the Smackdown Women's Title, Seth Rollins vs. Riddle, Bianca Belair, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Dakota Kai | date=4 September 2022 }}</ref> Dominik officially joined The Judgment Day on the following episode of ''Raw,'' helping the group attack Edge and Rey, after which Ripley and Dominik became an on-screen couple.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/05/9-5-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-the-miz-in-a-cage-match-for-the-u-s-championship-the-fallout-from-wwe-clash-at-the-castle/ | title=9/5 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. The Miz in a cage match for the U.S. Championship, the fallout from WWE Clash at the Castle | date=5 September 2022 }}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|Royal Rumble]] on January 28, 2023, Ripley won the women's [[Royal Rumble match]] from the #1 spot by last eliminating Liv Morgan, who entered the match as #2. With this victory, Ripley became the fourth wrestler (after [[Shawn Michaels]] in 1995, [[Chris Benoit]] in 2004, and Edge in 2021) and the first woman to win the Royal Rumble as the first entrant.<ref name="RR2023">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=1/28 WWE Royal Rumble PLE Report: Keller's detailed report and analysis including Reigns vs. Owens, Pitch Black match, Belair vs. Bliss|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/28/1-28-wwe-royal-rumble-ple-report-kellers-detailed-results-and-analysis-including-reigns-vs-owens-pitch-black-match-belair-vs-bliss/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=28 January 2023|access-date=29 January 2023}}</ref> She also spent the longest time in a women's Royal Rumble match at 1:01:08; Morgan was officially recorded as lasting one second less.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=28 January 2023 |title=Rhea Ripley won the Women's Royal Rumble Match to earn a Women's Championship Match at WrestleMania |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2023/womens-royal-rumble-match-results |access-date= |website=WWE |language=en}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Ripley declared that she would challenge [[Charlotte Flair]] for the [[WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|SmackDown Women's Championship]] at [[WrestleMania 39]].<ref name="Raw01302023">{{cite news |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |title=1/30 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Cody celebrating Rumble win, Ripley declares WM choice, Gargano vs. Corbin and Seth vs. Gable |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/30/1-23-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-celebrating-rumble-win-ripley-declares-wm-choice-gargano-vs-corbin-and-seth-vs-gable/ |access-date=31 January 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |date=30 January 2023}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2023)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 18, Ripley and Bálor were defeated by Edge and [[Beth Phoenix]] in a [[mixed tag team match]] despite interference from Dominik, while Priest failed to win the [[WWE United States Championship]] inside the namesake structure after he was eliminated by [[Montez Ford]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2023-02-18 |title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, two Elimination Chamber matches, Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/18/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-sami-zayn-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-two-elimination-chamber-matches-edg/ |access-date= |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At Night 1 of [[WrestleMania 39]], Ripley defeated Flair to win the SmackDown Women's Championship in a critically acclaimed match, becoming the seventh [[WWE Women's Triple Crown Champion|Women's Triple Crown]] champion, the fifth [[WWE Women's Grand Slam Champion|Women's Grand Slam]] champion, and giving The Judgment Day their first championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2023-04-01 |title=WrestleMania 39 results: Powell's live review of night one with Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley for the Smackdown Women's Title, Austin Theory vs. John Cena for the U.S. Title, Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio, Seth Rollins vs. Logan Paul |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/01/wrestlemania-39-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-with-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-titles-charlotte-flair-vs-rhea-ripley-for-the-sma/ |access-date= |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> |
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At [[Backlash (2023)|Backlash]], Ripley successfully defended her title against [[Zelina Vega]] while Priest was defeated by [[Bad Bunny]] in a San Juan [[Street fighting|street fight]] after interference from the [[Latino World Order]] (LWO), [[Savio Vega]], and [[Carlito (wrestler)|Carlito]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2023-05-06 |title=WWE Backlash results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes, Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest in a Street Fight, Rhea Ripley vs. Zelina Vega for the Smackdown Women's Title, Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky for the Raw Women's Title, Austin Theory vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Bronson Reed in a Triple Threat for the U.S. Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/06/wwe-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-vs-cody-rhodes-bad-bunny-vs-damian-priest-in-a-street-fight-rhea-ripley-vs-zelina-vega-for-the-smackdown-womens-title/ |access-date=2023-05-07 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Around this time, Ripley and Priest began referring to themselves as The Terror Twins.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouranis |first=Yiannis |date=2024-04-09 |title=Who are The Terror Twins in WWE? Know all about the duo taking over RAW |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/who-the-terror-twins-wwe-know-duo-taking-raw}}</ref> Priest participated in the tournament for the new [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2023–present)|World Heavyweight Championship]], but was eliminated by the eventual champion [[Seth "Freakin" Rollins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2023-05-08 |title=5/8 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Damian Priest in a Triple Threat, Cody Rhodes vs. Finn Balor vs. The Miz in Triple Threat, the Triple Threat winners meet for a spot in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Night of Champions, Trish Stratus appears |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/08/5-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-damian-priest-in-a-triple-threat-cody-rhodes-vs-finn-balor-vs-the-miz-in-triple-threat-the-triple-threat-winner/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[Night of Champions (2023)|Night of Champions]], Ripley defeated [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]] in 70 seconds to retain her title. On the June 12 episode of ''Raw,'' the SmackDown Women's Championship was renamed to the Women's World Championship and Ripley was presented a brand-new championship belt. Later that night, Priest also defeated [[Matt Riddle]] to qualify for the [[Money in the Bank ladder match]]. At the [[Money in the Bank (2023)|event]] on July 1, Priest won the Money in the Bank Ladder match. On the following episode of ''Raw,'' Ripley defeated Natalya again to retain the Women's World Championship. Later that same night, Priest attempted to cash in on Rollins only for Bálor to attack the latter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 3, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (7/3): Powell's live review of the MITB fallout show, Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya for the Women's World Championship, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins vs. Dominik Mysterio, Damian Priest vs. Shinsuke Nakamura |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/03/wwe-raw-results-7-3-powells-live-review-of-the-mitb-fallout-show-rhea-ripley-vs-natalya-for-the-womens-world-championship/ |access-date=July 4, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> |
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At [[Payback (2023)|Payback]] on September 2, Priest and Bálor defeated [[Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn]] to win the [[Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship]] in a [[Pittsburgh]] [[Steel City#Pittsburgh|Steel City]] street fight after interference from Ripley, Dominik, and [[JD McDonagh]]. Ripley went on to retain the Women's World Championship against [[Raquel Rodriguez (wrestler)|Raquel Rodriguez]] later that night.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilpin |first=Matt |date=2023-09-02 |title=WWE Payback 2023 full recap, highlights, photos and exclusives |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2023/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903034211/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2023/results |archive-date=2023-09-03 |access-date=2023-09-03 |work=WWE}}</ref> On the September 11 episode of ''Raw,'' Ripley successfully defended the Women's World Championship against Rodriguez in a rematch under the stipulation that Dominik was barred from ringside. Following the match, Ripley was attacked by the returning [[Nia Jax]], sidelining her for two weeks. At [[Fastlane (2023)|Fastlane]] on October 7, Priest and Bálor lost the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship to [[Cody Rhodes]] and [[Jey Uso]] after McDonagh accidentally hit Priest's knee with the briefcase, ending their first reign at 35 days, but regained the titles in a rematch 9 days later.<ref name="Fastlane2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Fastlane results: Powell's review of Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a Last Man Standing match for the World Heavyweight Title, John Cena and LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/07/wwe-fastlane-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-john-cena-and-la-knight-vs-solo-sikoa-and-jimmy-uso/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 7, 2023|access-date=October 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008193457/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/07/wwe-fastlane-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-john-cena-and-la-knight-vs-solo-sikoa-and-jimmy-uso/|archive-date=October 8, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Raw10162023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (10/16): Powell's live review of the season premiere, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso vs. Damian Priest and Finn Balor for the Undisputed WWE Tag Titles, Gunther vs. Bronson Reed for the IC Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/16/wwe-raw-results-10-16-powells-live-review-of-the-season-premiere-cody-rhodes-and-jey-uso-vs-damian-priest-and-finn-balor-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-titles-gunther-vs-bronson-reed-for-the/|date=October 16, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 16, 2023}}</ref> At [[Crown Jewel (2023)|Crown Jewel]] on November 4, Priest attempted to cash in on Rollins after his successful title defense against [[Drew McIntyre]], but Zayn, who defeated McDonagh on the kickoff show, stopped him and ran off with the briefcase before he could officially do so. Later that night, Ripley successfully defended the Women's World Championship against Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, [[Shayna Baszler]], and [[Zoey Stark]] in a [[fatal five-way match]] while Priest lost to Rhodes despite interference from Bálor, Dominik, and McDonagh.<ref name="CJ2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight for the WWE Universal Title, Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Title, Rey Mysterio vs. Logan Paul for the U.S. Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/04/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-la-knight-for-the-wwe-universal-title-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rey-mysterio-vs-logan-paul-for-the/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 4, 2023|access-date=November 4, 2023}}</ref> On the November 13 episode of ''Raw,'' McDonagh was officially added to The Judgment Day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jd-mcdonagh-named-official-member-judgment-day-1113-wwe-raw|title=JD McDonagh Named As An Official Member Of The Judgment Day On 11/13 WWE Raw|date=November 13, 2023|last=Russell|first=Skylar|work=Fightful|access-date=November 13, 2023}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series: WarGames]], Ripley defeated Stark to retain the Women's World Championship while The Judgment Day and McIntyre were defeated by Rhodes, Rollins, Uso, Zayn and the returning [[Randy Orton]] in a [[WarGames match]] after Rhodes pinned Priest.<ref name="SSeries2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Survivor Series WarGames results: Powell's review of Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre and The Judgment Day in a WarGames match, Women's WarGames match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/25/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-randy-orton-seth-rollins-cody-rhodes-jey-uso-and-sami-zayn-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-the-judgment-day-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-m/|date=November 25, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126231812/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/25/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-randy-orton-seth-rollins-cody-rhodes-jey-uso-and-sami-zayn-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-the-judgment-day-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-m/|archive-date=November 26, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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At [[Royal Rumble (2024)|Royal Rumble]] on January 27, Priest participated in the men's [[Royal Rumble match]], but was eliminated by Zayn.<ref name="RR2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Universal Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 27, 2024|access-date=January 27, 2024|archive-date=January 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127233116/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber: Perth]] on February 24, Priest and Bálor defeated [[British Strong Style|New Catch Republic]] ([[Pete Dunne]] and [[Tyler Bate]]) to retain their titles while Ripley, in her home country of [[Australia]], defeated Nia Jax in the main event to retain her title.<ref name="EC2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax for the Women's World Championship, Elimination Chamber matches, Grayson Waller Effect with Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/24/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-nia-jax-for-the-womens-world-championship-elimination-chamber-matches-grayson-waller-effect-with-seth-rollins-and-cody-rho/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 24, 2024|access-date=February 24, 2024}}</ref> At Night 1 of [[WrestleMania XL]], Ripley successfully defended her title against [[Becky Lynch]] while Bálor and Priest lost the SmackDown Tag Team Championship to [[A-Town Down Under]] ([[Austin Theory]] and [[Grayson Waller]]) and the Raw Tag Team Championship to [[The Awesome Truth]] ([[The Miz]] and [[R-Truth]]) respectively in a [[Ladder match|six-pack tag team ladder match]], ending their second reign with the undisputed titles at 173 days. On Night 2 of WrestleMania XL, Priest successfully cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on [[Drew McIntyre]] to win the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] immediately after McIntyre won the title from Rollins.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 7, 2024 |title=WrestleMania XL results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Universal Championship with Bloodline Rules, Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/07/wrestlemania-xl-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-with-bloodline-rules-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heav/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=}}</ref> Eight days later, Ripley was forced to vacate the Women's World Championship due to a legitimate arm injury, ending her reign at 380 days, tying [[Bayley (wrestler)|Bayley]]'s record for the longest reign in the title's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rhea-ripley-wwe-raw|title=Rhea Ripley Confirms Injury, Vacates WWE Women's World Championship On 4/15 WWE Raw|first=Skylar|last=Russell|publisher=Fightful|date=April 15, 2024|access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> At [[Backlash France]] on May 4, Priest successfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship in his first title defense against [[Jey Uso]] after interference from Bálor and McDonagh despite Priest asking them not to interfere.<ref name="BacklashFrance">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Backlash France results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso for the World Hvt. Title, Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/04/wwe-backlash-france-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-jey-uso-for-the-world-hvt-title-bayley-vs-naomi-vs-tiffany-str/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 4, 2024|access-date=May 4, 2024}}</ref> |
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Around this time, [[Carlito (wrestler)|Carlito]], after defecting from the LWO in April, began to insert himself into the group, but was kept at arm's length by Priest, citing their past conflict. In the main event of [[Clash at the Castle: Scotland]] on June 15, despite The Judgment Day being barred from ringside, Priest defeated Drew McIntyre to retain his title after interference from [[CM Punk]]. During Ripley's absence, Liv Morgan, whom Ripley had injured a few months prior, began seducing Dominik, who resisted Morgan's attempts. Dominik accidentally helped Morgan win the Women's World Championship from [[Becky Lynch]] at [[King and Queen of the Ring (2024)|King and Queen of the Ring]], and accidentally helped her retain in a [[steel cage match]] two nights later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/25/wwe-king-and-queen-of-the-ring-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-logan-paul-for-the-wwe-title-gunther-vs-randy-orton-in-the-kotr-finals-nia-jax-vs-lyra-valkyria-in-the-qotr-finals/|title=WWE King and Queen of the Ring results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul for the WWE Title, Gunther vs. Randy Orton in the KOTR finals, Nia Jax vs. Lyra Valkyria in the QOTR finals|date=May 25, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref> At [[Money in the Bank (2024)|Money in the Bank]] on July 6, Priest successfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Seth "Freakin" Rollins and McIntyre, (who cashed in his newly won Money in the Bank briefcase during the match), making it a [[triple threat match]]. Priest pinned McIntyre to retain after interference from Punk. Per the stipulation, because Priest won, Rollins could never challenge for the title again for as long as Priest held it. Had Priest lost, he would have been forced to leave The Judgment Day.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's review of Damian Priest vs. Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, two MITB ladder matches, Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/06/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-damian-priest-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-two-mitb-ladder-matches-sami-zayn-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-intercontinental/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 6, 2024|access-date=July 6, 2024}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw,'' Priest and Rollins mutually agreed to lift the stipulation they agreed to for their match at Money in the Bank. Later that night, Dominik and Morgan defeated [[Rey Mysterio]] and [[Zelina Vega]] in a mixed tag team match. After the match, Dominik and Morgan celebrated his first victory over his father, before they were confronted by the returning Ripley.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (7/8): Powell's live review of the MITB fallout show with Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio vs. Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega, Jey Uso vs. Chad Gable|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/08/wwe-raw-results-7-8-powells-live-review-of-the-mitb-fallout-show-with-liv-morgan-and-dominik-mysterio-vs-rey-mysterio-and-zelina-vega-jey-uso-vs-chad-gable/|date=July 8, 2024|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=July 8, 2024}}</ref> |
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=== Departure from The Judgment Day (2024–present) === |
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At [[SummerSlam (2024)|SummerSlam]] on August 3, Ripley was unsuccessful in regaining the Women's World Championship from Morgan, after interference from Dominik, giving Ripley her first pinfall loss since May 2022. After the match, Dominik kissed Morgan, turning on Ripley. Later that night, Priest lost the World Heavyweight Championship to [[Gunther (wrestler)|Gunther]] via technical submission, ending his reign at 118 days. In the closing moments, Priest hit Gunther with the ''South of Heaven'' chokeslam, only for Bálor to put Gunther's foot on the bottom rope, turning on Priest by breaking the pin count.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell’s review of Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules match for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/03/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-bloodline-rules-match-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-gunther-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 3, 2024|access-date=August 3, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2024 |title=Roman Reigns returns to help Cody Rhodes take down Solo Sikoa at SummerSlam }}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw,'' Bálor addressed the events that transpired at the event before by accusing Priest of betraying Judgement Day, for calling himself a leader after becoming the World Champion and for costing him the opportunity of the same achievement at [[SummerSlam (2023)|SummerSlam 2023]]. Priest was ejected from the group, and Carlito and Morgan were introduced as the stable's latest members. Later that night, during a match between him and McDonagh, Priest was attacked by the group—with the exception of Ripley. Ripley instead resigned from the stable by attacking Morgan and assisting Priest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE Raw: Finn Balor Explains Why He Turned on Damien Priest, Reveals New Judgment Day Lineup |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-finn-balor-damien-priest-new-judgment-day/ |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Which WWE stars are members of the new Judgment Day on RAW? Meet the Finn Balor-led faction |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/which-wwe-stars-are-members-of-the-new-judgment-day-on-raw-meet-the-finn-balor-led-faction/ar-AA1oiXHz |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=Sportskeeda, via www.msn.com}}</ref> At [[WWE Bash in Berlin|Bash in Berlin]] on August 31, Priest and Ripley defeated Dominik and Morgan in a [[mixed tag team match]] despite interference from Bálor, Carlito and McDonagh, with Ripley pinning Morgan.<ref name=BashBerlin>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/31/wwe-bash-in-berlin-results-mcguires-review-of-gunther-vs-randy-orton-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-cody-rhodes-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-wwe-championship-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-strap-mat/|title=WWE Bash in Berlin results: McGuire’s review of Gunther vs. Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Title, Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship, CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre in a strap match|first=Colin|last=McGuire|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 31, 2024|access-date=August 31, 2024}}</ref> |
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== Championships and accomplishments == |
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[[File:Damian Priest WHC - WWE Live Birmingham April 2024 (cropped).jpg|thumb|175px|As part of The Judgment Day, [[Damian Priest]] won the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]]...]] |
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[[File:Rhea Ripley 2024.jpg|thumb|175px|...and [[Rhea Ripley]] won the [[WWE Women's World Championship|Women's World Championship]]]] |
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* '''[[ESPN]]''' |
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** Female Wrestler of the Year (2023) – Ripley<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39180531/pro-wrestling-2023-awards-which-stars-had-best-year|title=Pro Wrestling 2023 awards: The best male and female wrestler, feud, faction, promo and more|work=[[ESPN]]|author=ESPN.com|date=26 December 2023|access-date=29 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228102326/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39180531/pro-wrestling-2023-awards-which-stars-had-best-year|archive-date=28 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* '''''[[New York Post]]''''' |
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** Faction of the Year (2023) – Priest and Ripley {{small|as part of [[The Judgment Day]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2023/12/26/sports/the-posts-2024-pro-wrestling-awards/|title=The Post’s 2023 pro wrestling awards|work=[[New York Post]]|first=Joseph|last=Staszewski|date=December 26, 2023|access-date=December 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227120049/https://nypost.com/2023/12/26/sports/the-posts-2024-pro-wrestling-awards/|archive-date=December 27, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''''' |
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**[[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Faction of the Year|Faction of the Year]] (2023) – Priest and Ripley {{small|as part of The Judgment Day}} |
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**[[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Match of the Year|Match of the Year]] (2023) {{small|Ripley vs. [[Charlotte Flair]] at [[WrestleMania 39]]}} |
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**[[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Woman of the Year|Woman of the Year]] (2023) – Ripley |
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**Ranked Ripley No. 1 of the top 250 women's singles wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Women's 150|PWI Women's 250]]'' in 2023<ref name="PWIWomen2022">{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2022.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Women's 150 for 2022|work=profightdb.com|access-date=January 29, 2023}}</ref> |
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**Ranked Priest No. 71 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[PWI 500]]'' in 2023<ref name="PWI2022">{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2022.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2022|work=profightdb.com|access-date=November 17, 2022}}</ref> |
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*'''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''''' |
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** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Women's Wrestling MVP|Women's Wrestling MVP]] (2023) – Ripley<ref name="Melz23">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-26-2024-observer-newsletter-2023-observer-awards-issue |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=23 February 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref> |
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*'''[[WWE]]''' |
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** [[Women's World Championship (WWE)|Women's World Championship]]{{efn|name=fn1|Ripley won the title as the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. The title was renamed on June 12, 2023.}} ([[List of WWE Women's World Champions|1 time]]) – Ripley<ref>{{cite web |title=WWE SmackDown Women's Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001005733/https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship |archive-date=2023-10-01 |publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]}}</ref> |
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** [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)#Reigns|1 time]]) – Priest |
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** [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Championship]]{{Efn|Priest's first two reigns occurred when the title was known as the Raw Tag Team Championship.}} ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE)|2 times]]) – Priest ({{small|with [[Finn Bálor]]}})<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]}}</ref> |
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** [[WWE Tag Team Championship]] {{Efn|Priest's first two reigns occurred when the title was known as the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.}} ([[List of WWE Tag Team Champions|2 times]]) – Priest ({{small|with Finn Bálor}})<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/smackdown-tag-team-championship|title=WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]}}</ref> |
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**[[Royal Rumble match|Women's Royal Rumble]] ([[Royal Rumble (2023)|2023]]) – Ripley<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/royalrumble/2023/womens-royal-rumble-match-results|title=Rhea Ripley won the Women's Royal Rumble Match to earn a Women's Championship Match at WrestleMania|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=29 January 2023}}</ref> |
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**[[Money in the Bank ladder match|Men's Money in the Bank]] ([[Money in the Bank (2023)|2023]]) – Priest |
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**[[WWE Women's Triple Crown Champion|Seventh Women's Triple Crown Champion]] – Ripley |
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** [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Women's format (established 2019)|Fifth Women's Grand Slam Champion]] – Ripley |
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** [[Slammy Award]] (3 times) |
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*** Faction of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2024 Slammy Awards|2024]]) – Priest and Ripley {{small|as part of The Judgment Day}} |
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*** Female Superstar of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2024 Slammy Awards|2024]]) – Ripley |
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*** Match of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2024 Slammy Awards|2024]]) {{small| – Rhea Ripley vs. [[Charlotte Flair]] for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at [[WrestleMania 39]]}} |
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