War Raiders dethrone Judgment Day to capture World Tag Team Championships on RAW

The War Raiders captured the World Tag Team Championships from Finn Balor and JD McDonagh in RAW’s main event on December 16. Erik and Ivar secured victory after Damian Priest prevented Balor from using a chair, allowing them to double-team and pin the champion.

This marks Erik and Ivar’s first championship victory since 2019. The duo previously challenged for the titles on November 25, where Judgment Day interference aided Balor and McDonagh in retaining.

Balor and McDonagh’s reign ends at 176 days, having won the titles from Awesome Truth on June 24. The War Raiders’ previous main roster championship reign concluded in January 2020, when they held the RAW Tag Team Championships.

Both members of the War Raiders have overcome recent health challenges. Erik returned from neck surgery that kept him sidelined for over a year after a procedure in November 2023. Ivar also faced injury-related absences earlier in 2024.