Days of Our Lives Twist: EJ Goes Dark — Is Cat Green Becoming His Queen of the Night?

Days of Our Lives Twist: EJ Goes Dark — Is Cat Green Becoming His Queen of the Night?

A chilling shift may be underway on Days of Our Lives, and it all begins with one iconic symbol: Stefano DiMera’s Phoenix ring.

As EJ DiMera slides the ring onto his finger this week, spoilers suggest he may fully step into his father’s shadow — embracing the darkest parts of his legacy. And if history is any guide, that transformation could come with a dangerous obsession… possibly with Cat Green as his Queen of the Night.

Let’s break down what’s driving EJ toward darkness — and why Cat may be in more danger than she realizes.

EJ DiMera Has Nothing Left to Lose

Late 2025 and early 2026 have stripped EJ down emotionally and psychologically.

• Belle has left him — for good

• Johnny has rejected him again

• Sami and Sydney are far away in Italy

• Kristen blames him for Rachel’s shooting and Bayview commitment

• Gwen’s reckless schemes have endangered the secret lab

• And now, Stefano DiMera is confirmed dead

On top of that, EJ is still reeling from being kidnapped by Peter Blake, who nearly killed multiple DiMeras with sarin gas in the crypt. Though Dmitri von Leuschner takes the fall, EJ knows the family is fractured and vulnerable.

In short, EJ is isolated, grieving, furious — and primed to snap.

Stefano’s Final Gift: The Phoenix Ring

After the DiMera family gathers to inter Stefano’s ashes, EJ remains behind in the crypt — alone.

That’s when Dr. Rolf appears with Stefano’s final instruction: the Phoenix ring is to be handed directly to EJ.

This moment is pivotal.

Though EJ isn’t the eldest DiMera, Stefano’s gesture makes it clear: EJ is his chosen heir, the new head of the family. Tony has walked away from DiMera Enterprises. Theo has no interest in ruling. Johnny is only a temporary CEO and plans to leave for Titan once Theo fully recovers.

The throne is effectively EJ’s.

And when EJ slides the ring onto his finger, Gwen notices something unsettling — a shift. The man she sees afterward is colder, darker, and more resolute.

EJ’s Pattern: Obsession, Control, and Destruction

Longtime viewers know this pattern well.

When EJ fixates on a woman, devastation follows.

• With Sami, he blackmailed her into his bed, kidnapped their daughter Sydney, and terrorized her repeatedly

• With Nicole, he lied about baby Jude’s paternity and manipulated her to keep her away from Eric

• Obsession has always been EJ’s most dangerous trait

And now, with Stefano’s legacy fully pressing down on him, that obsession may return stronger than ever.

Just as Stefano sought to make Marlena Evans his Queen of the Night, EJ may soon seek one of his own.

Enter Cat Green — Perfectly Positioned for Disaster

Cat Green is emotionally exposed at exactly the wrong time.

She was falling for Chad DiMera — but Chad is leaving Salem with Thomas and Charlotte, bound by a “no-Cat clause” in his custody agreement. With Chad gone, Cat is vulnerable, lonely, and untethered.

That’s when EJ asks her to dinner — right as Valentine’s Day hits Salem.

The timing is no accident.

EJ and Cat already share an intense history:

• She drugged him to cover her investigation

• Susan Banks openly distrusts her

• They shared an intimate moment weeks ago

• A kiss is coming

And emotionally, there is a bond — formed when Cat read Wuthering Heights to EJ while he recovered in Italy.

That bond may soon become a weapon.

The Ironic Twist: Cat Is Targeting EJ… and Doesn’t Know He May Target Her

Here’s where it gets truly dangerous.

Cat is secretly working with the ISA as part of a multi-agency investigation into EJ. She’s snooped around the mansion, attempted to access the secret lab, and even manipulated her brother to further the case.

EJ has no idea she’s spying on him.

But Cat has no idea how dark EJ can become when he feels betrayed.

If EJ begins to fixate on Cat — and then learns she was playing him — history suggests he won’t let her walk away. In fact, exposure has never stopped EJ before. With Nicole, it only fueled his obsession.

If anything, betrayal might convince EJ that Cat belongs to him — by force, if necessary.

A New Queen of the Night?

The Queen of the Night concept has lingered on Days for years, abandoned and revived in pieces. Now, it may finally return — not with Stefano, but with EJ.

Instead of Arabian Nights, could EJ use Wuthering Heights as his twisted tool of emotional control?

Instead of Marlena, could Cat Green become the woman he crowns — willingly or not?

If EJ fully embraces Stefano’s mantle, obsession may be the price of power.

And Cat, unaware of how much fire she’s playing with, may soon find herself trapped in a role she never intended to accept.

Final Thoughts

EJ DiMera wearing the Phoenix ring isn’t just symbolic — it’s a warning.

With love gone, family fractured, and legacy thrust upon him, EJ may revert to his darkest instincts. And if Cat Green becomes the focus of that darkness, Salem could be headed toward a chilling new chapter.

One thing is certain:
When a DiMera chooses a Queen of the Night, no one walks away unscathed.