After the recent Backlash event, WWE management is said to be very impressed with Damian Priest. In one of the event’s main matches, Priest went head-to-head with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny in an entertaining street fight. According to PWinsider Elite, the Punisher received high praise from officials backstage following the match, with one source claiming that he should be considered one of the company’s top-level players going forward.
Priest’s Career Boost
Although Priest lost the match against Bad Bunny, it was arguably the biggest moment of his career, significantly raising his star power.
WWE Aspirations
Following the WWE Draft, Triple H announced that a new World Heavyweight Championship would be introduced as the top prize on Monday Night RAW. During a recent interview with Wrestling News, the 40-year-old star was asked if he has his sights set on the red brand’s new world title. Priest responded that he thinks the title would look even better around his waist and that becoming the first Puerto Rican World Heavyweight Champion appeals to him.
Night of Champions
In the upcoming WWE Night of Champions event, set to take place in Saudi Arabia on May 27th, Seth Rollins will be battling for the World Heavyweight Championship against a yet-to-be-announced WWE star from SmackDown. Time will tell who will come out on top and claim the brand-new World Heavyweight Championship.
