A frightening moment unfolded on the May 4 episode of WWE Raw in Omaha, as Finn Balor endured a risky landing during his match with JD McDonagh — a spot that briefly left fans holding their breath.
The bout at the CHI Health Center already carried tension due to Balor’s ongoing issues with The Judgment Day, but it quickly turned into something far more concerning inside the ropes.
What started as a technical exchange nearly became a highlight for all the wrong reasons.
Finn Balor injury scare during WWE RAW match against JD McDonagh
Midway through the contest, Balor and McDonagh attempted a Spanish Fly — a move that requires precise timing and trust.
Instead, the execution went off course, and Balor landed dangerously on his head. For a moment, the ring told a different story — one where the margin for error felt razor-thin.
Despite the awkward impact, Balor continued the match, showing the kind of resilience that has defined his career. Still, the scare lingered, proving that even “The Prince” can find himself in a royal mess when things don’t go as planned.
The match itself was far from clean. Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan were present at ringside, and their involvement repeatedly disrupted the flow. At one point, referee Jessika Carr ejected Judgment Day members, but the chaos reared its head soon enough.
The closing sequence added another twist. Roxanne Perez appeared at ringside, and her allegiance came into question. That uncertainty ended when she used the timekeeper’s hammer on Balor, allowing McDonagh to capitalize and secure the win.
Balor’s rivalry with The Judgment Day continues to escalate, even after his WrestleMania 42 victory over Dominik Mysterio. If anything, this match showed that the group still has numbers — and timing — on its side.
For now, Balor walks away from RAW after a close call that could have gone very differently. As the road ahead unfolds, he may need more than balance to stay upright — because in WWE, one misstep can flip the script in an instant.
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