Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh create discord in The New Day after their first starting defense

The Judgment Day vs The New Day

The champions react after a turbulent initial few minutes, but Kofi Kingston manages to connect an “SOS” on Finn Bálor ; both are left lying on the canvas and they give out tags. Xavier Woods dizzy JD McDonagh until he manages to take him down. Woods traps his opponent in the corner, until Finn intervenes to allow his partner to react. Xavier does not allow himself to lose control and attacks JD with a “Russian Leg Sweep”. Kofi intervenes to prevent Finn from entering the ring any further and leaves him on the ground after throwing him with a “Tope con Giro”.

Meanwhile, Woods attacks McDonagh with a Sit-Out Powerbomb. Xavier can’t continue because he’s distracted by the presence of The Judgment Day at ringside. LWO immediately appears to attack Dominik Mysterio & Carlito! Kofi Kingston decides to launch himself at the two factions competing at ringside, while Xavier Woods attacks JD McDonagh with a Diving Elbow Drop. The referee can’t make the count because he’s distracted by what’s happening outside the ring! Chaos invades WWE RAW ( September 16, 2024 ).

Xavier Woods gets completely distracted, complaining to the referee that he had the win in his grasp. Because of all the lack of focus, Woods doesn’t notice Finn Bálor taking over for his partner. JD McDonagh catches Xavier Woods and he remains down on the mat for Finn Bálor to finish him off with a “Couple of Grace.” The Judgment Day RETAIN the WWE World Tag Team Titles! After the match, Xavier Woods complains to Kofi Kingston about the loss, saying it was too frustrating to lose that way.