JD McDonagh has reportedly undergone surgery, leaving the WWE Raw star sidelined for the time being.
The update comes as Monday Night Raw prepares to air live from the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Over the past few years, The Judgment Day has been one of the most consistently featured factions on Raw, making the absence of one of its members notable.
Further details regarding recovery time and a potential return have not yet been confirmed. JD McDonagh recently shared an Instagram story and shared a photo of his hand wrapped up while confirming that he underwent surgery. There’s currently no word on how much time McDonagh is expected to miss, but he indicated he won’t be out long when he posted the following:
“Been working thru some stuff for the last few months, but now is the time to pump the brakes and get put back together. Won’t be long. brb.”
JD McDonagh just revealed that he underwent surgery pic.twitter.com/kWJASLYaRm
— Still Real To Us (@stillreal2us) December 15, 2025
Regardless of JD McDonagh’s status it’s shaping up to be a big night for The Judgment Day as Raquel Rodriguez is set to challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the WWE Women’s World Championship on Raw.
Other matches confirmed for tonight’s show include Logan Paul vs. Rey Mysterio, The Usos vs. The New Day and Maxxine Dupri will be defending her Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Ivy Nile.
Stay tuned for updates.

