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WWE Raw _June 30, 2025 - The Judgement Day Vs New Day _ WWE World Tag Team Championship Match
WWE Raw _June 30, 2025 - The Judgement Day Vs New Day _ WWE World Tag Team Championship Match
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00:00Listen, you gotta have a little sympathy for a guy suffering from a broken heart.
00:03He's gonna be okay one of these days. He needs some time.
00:25Ben Bauer and JD McDonough look to win back.
00:29The World Tag Team Titles coming up next live from Pittsburgh on Netflix.
00:35The Judgment Day versus the New Day with the goals on the line.
00:51Big opportunity tonight for McDonough and Bauer to bring some more gold to the Judgment Day.
00:56You know, they say time heals all wounds, but that same sentiment holds true when it comes to goals.
01:02I think if Finn and JD manage to leave Pittsburgh with gold around their waist,
01:06it's gonna bring a lot of peace to the Judgment Day clubhouse.
01:09Well, they've already had the Intercontinental Championship and Dominic Mysterio.
01:12Raquel and Liv hold the tag titles, although Liv is out injured.
01:15Do we expect a decision on the women's tag team titles at some point tonight by our general managers?
01:21Bauer and McDonough would love the gold back.
01:23Ladies and gentlemen, I want to remind you that the WWE Super Show is coming to Mexico City on Saturday, July 26th,
01:41and then Monterey on the 27th of July.
01:44Tickets are on sale now via WWE.com slash events.
01:59I think JD and Finn pose a very real threat to the New Day's tag team championship.
02:04JD McDonough has been one of Ballard's closest protégés for the duration of his career.
02:08These two know each other incredibly well.
02:10They're always on the same page, and they will do whatever it takes to protect one another.
02:14Yeah, Ballard actually trained JD McDonough back in Ireland, grew up in the same area.
02:21As you mentioned, the teammates now for a while on the Judgment Day.
02:30Former tag team champions together.
02:35It's your boys, the New Day.
02:40Well, I'm actually shocked.
02:43Why is that?
02:44The New Day actually have a match.
02:46They got two since they won the titles at WrestleMania.
02:49Two in the last one.
02:51Two and a half months.
02:52Don't blame Kofi.
02:53Don't blame Xavier.
02:55These two are simply waiting for worthy challengers to the tag team championship.
03:00It's not their fault.
03:02There's plenty of worthy challengers to the tag team titles.
03:05They've been running from the War Raiders forever.
03:07And tonight, they defend against the Judgment Day.
03:15Do they beat the War Raiders back at WrestleMania to win the world tag team titles?
03:21The record 13.
03:22Oh, God.
03:24Unbelievable.
03:25Yeah, 12 in on Raw and SmackDown and one down at NXT.
03:36That's nice.
03:37That's real nice.
03:38These kids shouldn't be disrespectful to the woods.
03:40He's a champion.
03:40He's from Pittsburgh.
03:42They are, I mean.
03:49Well, ladies and gentlemen, WWE Late Night featuring Tony Hinchcliffe will take place at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey, on Saturday, August 2nd, at 11 p.m. Eastern.
03:59Part of SummerSlam weekend.
04:01Presale is available until 11.59 p.m. Eastern, 8.59 p.m. Pacific, via Ticketmaster, followed by the general public ticket on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. Eastern.
04:16Back team championship time, live on Netflix.
04:20The following contest scheduled for one fall is for the World Tag Team Championship.
04:44Introducing first, the challengers, at a combined weight of 385 pounds, the team of Ben Baller and J.D. McDonough, the Judgment Day.
05:09And their opponents, at a combined weight of 417 pounds, they are the World Tag Team Champions.
05:29And Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, the New Day.
05:42Well, as I mentioned a little bit earlier on, I'm sort of shocked to actually see the New Day in a match.
05:48They've only wrestled twice since winning the tag team titles from the War Raiders back at WrestleMania.
05:53You keep bringing this up with some sort of implication that Kofi and Woods haven't wanted to defend their tag team championships.
05:59It's just been a lack of quality opposition, in their opinion.
06:03Well, we'll see what the opposition brings tonight in the form of the Judgment Day.
06:06Fifth time in tag team action, these teams have met.
06:10Third time for the World Tag Team titles.
06:12Back in September of last year, the last time they met in tag team action, the Judgment Day actually beat the New Day with the tag titles on the line.
06:20So here we go, Finn Balor will start things off against Kofi Kingston, two of the more decorated athletes in WWE today.
06:28And look at this, that is actually a piece of bread.
06:32And I'll explain this to you, because I was talking to Xavier Woods earlier today.
06:36He was telling me, Corey, that Finn Balor hasn't had carbs in weeks, so he may need some energy for this match.
06:40Well, if you have functional eyes, you'll realize that Balor has more abs than I have fingers on my hands.
06:44But it's not a time for peace offer.
06:46You've got to be ready for battle.
06:48The tag team titles are on the line.
06:49You're saying they were trying to break bread together.
06:55I'm just trying to figure out where you're coming from.
06:57I get it.
06:57And now Balor backs into the corner.
06:59Not often that you're speechless, as Kofi Kingston now takes over in this matchup.
07:05We're going to see a clean break now from these two teams.
07:10Obviously not.
07:11You know, I've been singing the praises of New Day since day one.
07:18I mean, I think they're arguably the greatest tag team.
07:21Wait a minute.
07:21What are you talking about?
07:23Singing their praises?
07:24I've worked out here with you for years and years.
07:26I don't think I've ever heard you say a nice thing about them.
07:28Well, that's because you haven't been paying attention.
07:29But the fact is, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston are great.
07:32Oh, beautiful sunset flip.
07:34Roll through.
07:34Bang.
07:35Balor.
07:35Maybe the greatest duo in tag team history.
07:37There's no doubt about that.
07:39You mentioned before, 12-time tag champs, one-time NXT tag team champions.
07:43But this all-new attitude is really getting to a lot of people.
07:47And remember, the man who's responsible for a lot of this,
07:51let me know Sammy Zane beat a night of Champions Saturday,
07:53Karrion Kross, who got in the New Day's ear a number of months ago.
07:56And I think Kofi Kingston and...
07:57Covered by McDonough.
07:58Kick out.
07:59Should be thanking Karrion Kross because they changed their point of view.
08:03They changed their mindset, their entire mentality.
08:05And look where they are.
08:06At the top of the tag team mountains holding gold.
08:08That's what it's all about.
08:09Now the man who calls himself the Irish ace, J.D. McDonough.
08:13Tremendous athlete.
08:14Goes to work for the Judgment Day.
08:16First time they've battled for the title since they lost them to the War Raiders
08:19back in December for the Judgment Day.
08:22Able to put the brakes on momentarily.
08:24Kofi's on to the floor.
08:25Sure put it as usual.
08:26Here comes J.D.
08:28Oh, and right to the face.
08:29He about decapitated Kody.
08:32And one match for Woods.
08:34And now J.D.
08:35Oh, and Kofi Kingston gets back in it.
08:38And Kingston makes the tag.
08:40And here's Xavier Woods now.
08:42And this is that seamless tag team work that makes the New Day so great.
08:45Oh, right to the back.
08:47That might do it.
08:50J.D. McDonough in trouble.
08:52Xavier Woods has turned the tables.
08:57That's the Xavier Woods strut.
08:59Strut.
09:00Made famous by Xavier Woods.
09:02No matter what anybody tells you.
09:03Well, suddenly the New Day have taken complete control of this match.
09:15Kofi Kingston got kicked right in the face.
09:18I'm not sure how he recovered enough to turn things off in the New Day's favor.
09:22Yeah, that's for you.
09:24Vicious knife-edged chop on the outside by Woods.
09:30Smart strategy by Woods.
09:31Trying to attack the body of J.D.
09:33McDonough.
09:33I know McDonough is now medically cleared, but that's sort of an injury he just returned from.
09:37You don't recover from overnight.
09:38Yeah, McDonough, though, one of the toughest men.
09:40Here's the cover.
09:41And a kick out pound for pound in WWE today.
09:45Still now how he survived that nasty collision with the announced Desca back in December.
09:51Good thing he didn't come into your head first.
09:55You wouldn't have made it.
09:56Oh, big forearm by Woods.
09:58Didn't you learn your lesson when he took shots on social media after you asked?
10:01Cole, I've been doing this a long time.
10:03I'm bulletproof.
10:04And Woods now kicked right to the midsection again.
10:08New Day might not like the attitude, but no doubt how successful they've been.
10:14Why are you trying to lead the WWE fans into not liking the attitude of the New Day?
10:18Why would you not celebrate the champions, Cole?
10:20They're highly skilled, great, legendary WWE superstar.
10:25Well, yeah, and they once had great attitudes.
10:27They were fan favorites.
10:28They signed autographs, took pictures of the fans, and then all of a sudden they turned into jerks.
10:31They made total fools of themselves.
10:33They came out here with breakfast cereal.
10:35They made a lot of money, though, didn't they, on merch?
10:37Sure they did.
10:38And ice cream bars and foodios.
10:43Headbutt right between the eyes of Woods.
10:45And then what do they do?
10:45They stab their best friend, Big E, in the back.
10:48That's like putting a cash cow out to pasture.
10:50Oh!
10:52Hopefully Kingston colliding with the steel post, and McDonough now looks to turn things around for Judgment Day.
10:58Crossbody, lateral press.
11:00We're going to win the 10-team championship and a kick out of two.
11:02Take another look at McDonough from the top, full extension.
11:12Notice how high he landed, almost on the face of Xavier Woods.
11:16It's a credit to the toughness of Woods to survive.
11:18I thought this was a hockey arena here.
11:20It is.
11:20Well, it's hotter than Riyadh out here right now.
11:22That's a good point.
11:23Oh, and a big enziguri to the Temple.
11:25Also, one of three days this summer will have sun, so let's enjoy it.
11:29Kofi Kingston yanking Balor off the apron, so he wasn't able to make the tag.
11:33And it allows Xavier Woods to stay in control.
11:35McDonough just collapsing.
11:36Tag made to Kingston.
11:38Good spell trouble for the Judgment Day.
11:40Up in the corner.
11:41Expert level teamwork incoming.
11:43Oh!
11:43Oh!
11:45Senton right to the spine.
11:47The viciousness of Kofi and Xavier on display.
12:07Kofi Kingston flying off the top rope.
12:10Cover to retain.
12:11The World Tag Team titles on McDonough and a kick out.
12:14Judgment Day looking to win the gold here tonight.
12:16But if they do, they'll join Dominic Mysterio of their group as the Intercontinental Championship.
12:21And, of course, Raquel Rodriguez went after the Tag Team Champions.
12:23Her partner Liv Morgan out for months now with a shoulder injury.
12:26And we expect a decision from General Managers Aldis and Pierce tonight
12:30about what will happen to the women's Tag Team titles.
12:33You know what it would do for the morale in the Judgment Day clubhouses?
12:37Everybody's just dripping in gold.
12:38That's what we could be seeing after tonight.
12:41And Judgment Day who admittedly fell on some hard times over the past couple of months.
12:46It's interesting that they've got a little momentum since Liv's been out.
12:51There you go!
12:52No, that's not my opinion.
12:53That's what I hear in the locker room.
12:55Oh, okay.
12:56That's what the whispers in the locker room are.
12:58Those are your feet under the stall all the time.
13:00And Woods, McDonough really needs to make a tag.
13:06He's gone through a lot of punishment in the hands of the New Day.
13:11McDonough, wow, what a counter!
13:14Tremendous counter by McDonough, driving Woods face first.
13:17Both superstars with an opportunity to tag in their fresher partner.
13:21Yeah, sold out tonight in Pittsburgh.
13:22Over $14,000 on hand for this World Tag Team Championship opportunity.
13:27Kofi Kingston, the legal man.
13:31Grabbing the legs of McDonough, not allowing him to make a tag.
13:34Great.
13:34Uh-oh, but Jellie.
13:36Down the tag's made.
13:37Here's Bauer.
13:41And Finn Bauer fired up.
13:43Bauer was shot out of a cannon.
13:46Running on adrenaline.
13:48Stomping a hole through the New Day.
13:49Bauer's from behind.
13:55Down goes Kingston.
13:57Cover now by Finn for the win.
14:00And a kick out.
14:03Finn needs to keep his foot on the gas pedal.
14:07Bauer's got the New Day reeling.
14:08Kofi looking like he's in trouble in the corner.
14:12Vicious chop across the chest.
14:14And Bauer feeding off this capacity crowd here.
14:17Kofi, right there, classic Kingston.
14:23Bauer reeling.
14:24Kofi going to go to the top rope.
14:26Has to roll through here.
14:28Bauer's got him where he wants it.
14:29Misses wildly.
14:30Oh, there's a swing blade.
14:34Bauer got all of it.
14:37Could be time for celebration in the clubhouse.
14:40And Kofi-oh!
14:47Stopping Bauer in his tracks.
14:49Finland was likely looking for the shotgun dropkick he uses to such great effect.
14:54But Kofi Kingston a half a step ahead of the first ever universal champion in WWE, Finn Bauer.
15:02Tag made to Woods and tag made to McDonough.
15:05McDonough and Woods, the freshman.
15:07Xavier launched out and over the top rope to the floor.
15:09And J.D. now, that springboard moves up, takes out Xavier.
15:15Fantastic hang time from McDonough.
15:18Champions advantage in effect.
15:20Judgment Day understand.
15:23Woods up in the top rope.
15:24This time he got caught.
15:26Woods got his boots up into the face of J.D. McDonough.
15:29Man, Xavier, you're looking to capitalize.
15:35I don't know if Woods realizes Finn Balor's the legal man for the Judgment Day.
15:38Balor made the tag, and that's why the referee isn't counting here.
15:41And now...
15:42Oh, this is totally legal, Cole!
15:43Of course it is!
15:44Oh, my God!
15:45Balor went for the corner of the rope, and he hit his own partner!
15:48One, two, three, two, three!
15:52Finn kicks out!
15:56Woods muscles up Balor.
15:57Oh, no!
15:58Into the New Day corner.
15:59They used to do this with their former buddy, Big E!
16:04Oh, and they hit it!
16:05The Midnight Hour!
16:06Cover, cover for the win!
16:08And a kick out at two!
16:11Balor stays alive!
16:15A look of disbelief on the face of Kofi and Xavier.
16:21They thought they had retained the World Tag Team titles with the Midnight Hour.
16:26It wasn't to be.
16:27You, X-I!
16:28You, X-I!
16:30You, X-I!
16:31Balor in a terrible way here.
16:35Kofi measuring his man, looking for the trouble in paradise.
16:38Finn able to duck underneath.
16:40Waist lock, standing switch by Kingston.
16:43And Balor lands on his...
16:45Oh, shoulders and a kick out at two.
16:47McDonald's from the outside caught Kingston with a right!
16:49And it may be enough to put him away, and Kofi's got a kick at two!
16:53And oh, now looking him from behind with a championship!
16:57Our official had no idea!
16:59And Balor still kicks out!
17:01Well, the judgment rate cheated on one side,
17:03and New Day did it on the other!
17:06And neither paid off!
17:07Next-level chicanery from the New Day!
17:10But the Judgment Day remain in this championship battle!
17:17This is the point in the matchup where you're the champions!
17:20The doubt might start seeping into your mind!
17:22And now it's Kofi Kingston!
17:26Uh-oh!
17:26Bounced on the top rope, forcing Woods to lose his balance opportunity now for Balor, perhaps!
17:32Nasty landing for Xavier.
17:34Kofi in all types of trouble.
17:35Can Finn make a tag?
17:36He does!
17:36It's AD McDonough now legal.
17:38Xavier Woods hasn't recovered on the top rope.
17:41And now using Kofi Kingston to his advantage.
17:44McDonough up top.
17:46Oh, no.
17:48Oh, no!
17:49Oh, no!
17:50He's flying from the top!
17:54McDonough covers!
17:56Kofi saves the tag team gold!
17:59What a match!
18:05And a cheap shot to Balor.
18:07Knocks him off the apron.
18:09Nobody hold!
18:11Slink blade!
18:14Woods, McDonough all alone inside the ring.
18:17Kick to the face.
18:19Balor.
18:19Tag.
18:21JD McDonough.
18:22Gonna go up top.
18:23McDonough hits the mouth show!
18:25Now it's Balor's turn!
18:27Legal man!
18:28Finn Balor!
18:29Coup de Grace!
18:31Cover!
18:33One!
18:34Two!
18:34We got new tag team champions!
18:39Here are your winners!
18:42The new World Tag Team Champions!
18:49Finn Balor!
18:50And JD McDonough!
18:53The Judgment Day!
18:55What did you say earlier, Corey?
18:57The Judgment Day is dripping in gold!
19:00I said I didn't like the New Day's chances tonight.
19:04Unfortunately, Kingston and Woods faltered a massive Spanish fly from the top for McDonough.
19:10But somehow, Xavier Woods survived with the assist from Kofi Kingston.
19:14Kofi would take a high risk.
19:15And Kofi would take a high risk.
19:16Unfortunately, it did not pay dividends.
19:19Sling blade by Balor.
19:21Back inside of the ring after a moonsault from JD.
19:24The coup de grace from Finn Balor.
19:27Right on the money.
19:29Head to the pay window and collect your tag team titles.
19:33And Ralph, congratulations to McDonough and Balor.
19:38And Dirty Dumb, for that matter.
19:40There is cause to moral support.
19:44For the second time, JD McDonough.
19:47And Finn Balor, our world tag team champions.
20:03Oh, Corey, maybe your buddies, the New Day, could wrestle more than once a month.
20:08Maybe they were a bit rusty.
20:08I don't know if I'm a believer in ring rust.
20:11One thing for sure is that New Day are going to get together.
20:14They're going to re-strategize.
20:15They're going to re-plan their games and re-assume the clock.
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