The honeymoon period is officially over for WWE’s newest tag team champions. Fresh off their surprising title victory, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee already find themselves back in the crosshairs of The Judgment Day, setting up what promises to be an intense rematch on next week’s Monday Night RAW.
Championship Rematch Set for Rio Rancho
Following this week’s RAW from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, WWE has locked in a major championship bout for November 3rd. The red brand will travel to the Rio Rancho Events Center in New Mexico, where the newly-crowned tag team titleholders will put their gold on the line once again.
The challenge came directly from the former champions themselves. Finn Balor and JD McDonagh didn’t waste time wallowing in defeat, instead approaching the new champions backstage with RAW General Manager Adam Pearce present to witness the confrontation.
Champions Accept the Challenge
When Balor and McDonagh issued their rematch challenge, Styles and Dragon Lee didn’t hesitate. The unlikely duo showed the same confidence that helped them capture the titles in the first place, accepting the bout without reservation.
Pearce made sure to confirm both teams were ready for another high-stakes encounter. With the champions’ blessing secured, the GM officially sanctioned the title defense for the following week’s broadcast.
Judgment Day Doubles Down on Tag Team Strategy
The faction’s commitment to tag team wrestling doesn’t stop with the men’s division. WWE has also booked a women’s tag team contest featuring more Judgment Day representation, as Nikki Bella will partner with Stephanie Vaquer to face the formidable duo of Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez.
This strategic booking places The Judgment Day in multiple tag team scenarios, suggesting the stable is doubling down on their collaborative approach across both divisions.
Building Toward Saturday Night’s Main Event
The timing of these matches creates an interesting dynamic for WWE’s programming flow. With Saturday Night’s Main Event scheduled for November 1st, the November 3rd RAW could see significant developments based on that premium event’s outcomes.
The quick turnaround between shows gives WWE creative flexibility to adjust storylines and capitalize on any momentum generated from the Saturday special.
Will Styles and Dragon Lee’s reign survive their first defense, or will The Judgment Day reclaim their spot atop the tag team division? The answer awaits in Rio Rancho, where these two teams will settle their score once and for all.
