The Judgment Day gained a new ally on WWE Raw, as WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia emerged from the crowd to bolster the villainous faction’s ongoing feud with Danhausen and Joe Hendry.

Hendry and Danhausen appeared on the July 27 episode at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California to deliver a special concert. But the unlikely duo had their musical extravaganza cut short by Garcia, with JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio supporting the ambush.

‘King Ryan’ might seem an unlikely addition to the faction given his lack of professional wrestling experience, but there’s a major reason why he was introduced into the storyline.

Garcia Calls Curfew on Danhausen and Joe Hendry

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Danhausen and Hendry have been a stubborn thorn in the side of the Judgment Day as of late. As well as cursing numerous members of the group, Danhausen recorded a win over McDonagh at the latest installment of Saturday Night’s Main Event, ensuring his unbeaten streak in WWE continued. Hendry, meanwhile, defeated Mysterio on last week’s episode of Raw with an assist from Danhausen.

And with a SummerSlam showdown between the quirky superstar and Mysterio yet to come, perhaps their celebratory concert was premature. Hendry played his usual guitar whilst Danhausen joined him on an organ very befitting of his gimmick. A group of mini-hausens and the LA Clippers dancers also added to the routine.

But unknown to the pair, Garcia had managed to sneak into the dance line before pouncing on the musical act. Garcia delivered his best Jeff Jarrett impression, smashing the guitar across Hendry’s back. McDonagh and Mysterio then rushed the ring, attacking Danhausen and the mini-hausens before Dirty Dom could land a Frog Splash on his SummerSlam opponent. McDonaugh concluded the attack by destroying the remaining instruments.

Why Did Ryan Garcia Align with The Judgment Day?

Whilst celebrity appearances in WWE have become the norm over recent years, a reigning boxing world champion ambushing WWE superstars is on a slightly different level. But with a major world title fight on his calendar, a report from Cageside Seats suggests that Garcia’s involvement is solely designed to promote his highly-anticipated first title defence.

The American made headlines in February when he captured his first major world title at the T-Mobile Arena, defeating Mario Barrios via unanimous decision. The win took Garcia’s record to 25-2 (1), with 20 of them via knockout.

And Garcia will return to the site of his maiden world title win to make his first defence. The 27-year-old will head back to the T-Mobile Arena on September 12 to fight mandatory challenger Conor Benn. The pair have incredibly similar records, with Benn at 25-1 and 14 knockouts. His sole loss came against Chris Eubank Jr in 2025, although Benn won the rematch.

Garcia is promoted by Golden Boy, but the card for the fight will be co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing, the joint venture between TKO and Saudi-based entertainment company Sela. TKO also owns WWE. Nick Khan, WWE’s president, is also a key executive for Zuffa.

Already in camp for the Benn fight, it is unlikely that Garcia will be a regular on Raw moving forward, but it would be no surprise to see Hendry got his revenge at some point.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sent a message to a member of Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad, one week after the South Americans were defeated in the final by Spain.

FIFA are currently investigating Argentina to determine whether their players and coaching staff violated any of their disciplinary code in the aftermath of the World Cup final on July 19.

Several Argentina players, along with assistant coach Roberto Ayala, were involved in physical altercations with their Spanish counterparts after the final whistle at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Argentina have been heavily criticised for their post-match conduct after being outclassed by Luis de la Fuente’s side.

Aside from the physical altercations, Argentina’s players were also seen with their backs turned when Rodri lifted the World Cup. Lisandro Martinez has provided an explanation, insisting it was not a show of disrespect towards Spain, but it was seen as another unsavoury incident that marred world football’s biggest fixture.

Infantino Sends Message to Nicolas Otamendi

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However, Infantino has shown support towards Argentina in the aftermath of the final, despite FIFA’s ongoing investigation.

An eye-opening letter to the Argentine Football Association from the under-fire FIFA boss was leaked over the weekend.

And now Infantino has issued a public show of support for Nicolas Otamendi, who announced his international retirement last week.

Otamendi didn’t appear to be involved in a physical altercation after the World Cup final but was seen lambasting his former Manchester City teammate Rodri, reportedly calling him an “idiot” due to comments made about Argentina in the build-up to the final.

Over on Instagram – where Infantino has been particularly active in recent days, posting a 15-slide defence of the 2026 World Cup earlier this week – the FIFA president dedicated a post to Otamendi, writing: “Congratulations Nicolas Otamendi on an outstanding international career.

“A FIFA World Cup winner in 2022, a FIFA World Cup finalist once again in 2026 and one of Argentina’s most-capped players with 139 appearances, your leadership and determination helped shape a remarkable era for your national team.

“Thank you for the unforgettable moments you gave football fans around the world while proudly representing Argentina. I wish you every success in your next chapter.”

Infantino included love heart and clapping emojis and signed off with the hashtag: “#FootballUnitedTheWorld”.

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Comments on Infantino’s Instagram post have been turned off. It’s not difficult to imagine the type of reaction this post would have received from the wider football community.

Meanwhile, La Liga president Javier Tebas has slammed Infantino on X (Twitter), labelling his staunch defence of this summer’s World Cup as “pathetic”.

One thing can be said about the Liverpool supporters — they will get behind their players and their manager before a ball has even been kicked.

And the Reds’ new boss, Andoni Iraola, may not have yet had the chance to earn the endearment of the fans, but he has already been gifted his own chant ahead of his first Premier League campaign in charge of the Merseyside outfit.

The Spaniard earned acclaim in 2025/26, guiding Bournemouth to sixth place and European qualification for the first time in the club’s history. Iraola’s passion translated to the Liverpool fans during his first interviews as manager, resulting in a stadium-ready chant for the season opener.

Liverpool Fans’ Andoni Iraola Chant Lyrics

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The Kop have penned some memorable chants over the years for their most popular players and their new arrivals. An early draft for Iraola’s song took inspiration from The Kinks’ famous hit “Lola”. However, one well-liked entry, which has now been viewed over 1.8 million times on X, seems to have stormed into pole position.

Merseyside-based singer-songwriter Kieo has provided both the lyrics and song inspiration for the latest additon to the Anfield songbook:

No pasaran the pledge that makes us fight

Adelante is the cry amongst The Kopites

Let us sing for Liverpool tonight

Tune for Liverpool’s Andoni Iraola Chant

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Kieo has earned a solid following on Merseyside, regularly performing in and around Anfield, but he may just be about to write himself into Anfield folklore should his viral chant gain traction heading into the new Premier League season.

The singer-songwriter’s lyrics are set to “Viva la Quinta Brigada” by Irish folk artist Christy Moore. When translated into English, the song’s title means “Long live the Fifth Brigade.” The original track pays tribute to the brave Irish citizens who volunteered to help Spain in their war against General Franco’s fascist regime during the Civil War in the 1930s.

The inspiration behind the chant bears resemblance to another Liverpool cult figure’s chant. Federico Chiesa’s anthem is also set to an anti-fascist song, “Bella Ciao”, which provides a good omen ahead of Iraola’s first campaign.

But the anti-fascist element has a deeper meaning that will surely resonate with the Liverpool manager. Iraola hails from the Basque Country, a region which was strongly targeted by Franco due to its unique cultural language and identity.

Raised in a distinct region of Spain, Iraola’s upbringing is likely to resonate with Liverpool both as a club and a city. The maritime city is well known for its left-wing values and working-class identity. Athletic Bilbao, the Basque Country club Iraola made 510 appearances for, famously prioritise local academy prospects over global scouting, only signing and fielding players who have a Basque Country connection.

Other Andoni Iraola Chants

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Liverpool have more than a few Spanish greats lining the pages of its history books and the supporters have already adapted one of their cult Spanish players’ songs for the new manager. The classic “He drinks Sangria” melody, originally adapted for Champions League winner Luis Garcia, has found new life as an Iraola chant. The new lyrics make reference to the manager’s move from Bournemouth and his pressing style of play.

A quicker-paced chant has also been making the rounds on TikTok and is sure to be on the lips of supporters if Liverpool find themselves returning to greater fortunes this season:

Woke up this morning to the Reds on top, A forty-yarder flying into the Kop, Who’s the man that makes us play? I-RA-O-LA!