WWE superstar Damian Priest recently shared candid insights during an interview with Sam Roberts, focusing on moments when he broke character during segments alongside R-Truth in The Judgment Day storyline. Priest reflected on how difficult it was to maintain his poker face during these backstage exchanges, highlighting the challenges of working with R-Truth’s unpredictable antics.
Memorable Experiences and Backstage Reactions
Priest recounted a funny incident involving Hunter, who criticized his inability to keep a straight face. He said,
“I was about to say, I didn’t do well. Oh, man. I remember Hunter telling me, he was like, ‘You have a horrible poker face.’ I was like, ‘Stop putting me on TV with this guy then!’ I was like, ‘It’s the one guy. Nobody else has done that.’ But then not too long after that, he broke Hunter on TV. I went right up, I ran into Gorilla just to go right up to him like, ‘You see, I told you!’ and then he started laughing. He goes, ‘That guy, he’s the one and only’, and he really is. Yeah, it was horrible.”
—Damian Priest, WWE Wrestler
He also shared how some of the segments were pre-recorded, which allowed them to redo scenes after breaking character to maintain the quality of the production.
“The only saving grace is that some of those backstage segments, a few of them were pre-taped so we could do them again.”
—Damian Priest, WWE Wrestler
Hints of New Alliances in WWE
Besides discussing the humorous behind-the-scenes moments, R-Truth has publicly referred to Damian Priest as his “big brother,” signaling the possibility of a new alliance that could influence the existing WWE roster dynamics. This connection between the two wrestlers might open up fresh storyline opportunities and character developments in future shows.
Importance of Backstage Chemistry and Future Prospects
Damian Priest breaking character with R-Truth showcases the genuine camaraderie and unpredictability backstage in WWE. Such spontaneous moments contribute to the authenticity of performances and entertain audiences beyond scripted matches. As viewers look forward to more intriguing alliances and segments, the chemistry among wrestlers like Priest and R-Truth remains a key factor in maintaining the excitement around WWE programming.
