Bad Bunny has not competed in WWE since defeating Damian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight at Backlash 2023, held in Puerto Rico. In a recent interview, Damian Priest shared insights on when his real-life friend and acclaimed musician might make a WWE comeback, offering an update on the situation.
Damian Priest Shares His Thoughts on Bad Bunny’s WWE Return
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny, who is a longtime WWE enthusiast, gained widespread praise for his performances, including teaming up with Damian Priest at WrestleMania 37 in 2021 to defeat John Morrison and The Miz. He also participated in the 2022 Men’s Royal Rumble match, further solidifying his presence in WWE.
Priest told TMZ Sports that Bad Bunny will return to WWE whenever he feels ready, both physically and mentally, emphasizing the importance of preparation.
“Whenever he’s ready. That’s up to him, as far as when he’s ready physically and mentally. Easy for me to say next week, but he has to be actually ready, and I know the way he is, he’d wanna do it properly and train properly. So, whenever he’s down, he’s always welcome.” — Damian Priest
Currently, Bad Bunny is focused on his music career, with a residency in San Juan featuring 30 shows from July 11 through September 14. Priest confirmed he plans to attend one of the concerts this weekend, highlighting his support outside the wrestling ring.
How Damian Priest Supported Bad Bunny’s WWE Preparation
It is common for celebrities entering WWE to train alongside established wrestlers to gain the necessary skills for their matches. Recently, Jelly Roll revealed he trained with names like Jacob Fatu, Kevin Owens, and The Undertaker ahead of his WWE debut at SummerSlam.
Damian Priest explained that he played a significant role in training and preparing Bad Bunny for his WWE matches, offering his help whenever needed.
“For both his matches, I had a lot to do with his training, so obviously I’m always down to help him out whenever he’s ready.” — Damian Priest
Current WWE Storyline Involving Damian Priest
Priest is presently involved in an ongoing storyline with Aleister Black. On the July 11 episode of SmackDown, Aleister Black attacked Priest backstage following Black’s loss to R-Truth, continuing their tense rivalry on WWE programming.
This evolving angle underlines Priest’s active presence in WWE, while his support for Bad Bunny remains unwavering as he encourages the star’s careful return.
Significance and What to Expect Next
Damian Priest’s remarks highlight the careful consideration given to Bad Bunny’s physical and mental readiness before returning to wrestling. Given Bad Bunny’s immense popularity as an artist and his positive WWE reception, his eventual return could boost WWE’s mainstream appeal, especially among music fans and Puerto Rican audiences.
For now, Priest’s encouragement and backstage support remain crucial as Bad Bunny balances his burgeoning music career with potential future WWE appearances.
