Damian Priest, the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion, is currently making waves on Friday Night SmackDown with a strong performance trajectory. Recently, he secured victory over Aleister Black in a grueling Ambulance Match, which propelled him into the running for the Undisputed WWE Title. The 43-year-old wrestler also publicly addressed his former Judgment Day teammate, Edge, demonstrating respect and camaraderie within the WWE locker room.
Priest’s Journey Through Key Matches and Title Contention
Following his win against Aleister Black, Damian Priest earned a spot in the number one contenders Fatal Four-Way contest at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII, where the title contender was determined. Despite his valiant effort, Sami Zayn emerged as the winner of this match and will challenge Drew McIntyre for the WWE championship at the upcoming Royal Rumble 2026. Priest’s failure to clinch victory in this contest leaves questions about his next major step within the WWE landscape.
Edge Reflects on Six Years Since Royal Rumble Return
On Instagram, Edge marked a significant milestone by reflecting on six years since his legendary return at Royal Rumble 2020. He shared a heartfelt video describing his unexpected and fortunate journey since that moment in Houston.
“So, I didn’t realize that today is six years to the day since I came back at the Royal Rumble. For me, every second after that first ‘You Think You Know Me’ at the Rumble in Houston has been a success. You know the story, I wasn’t supposed to do this, yet here we are six years later. If you had told me six years ago that I’d still be doing this after six years, I would have thought you were a little crazy. I’ve been so lucky,” Edge said in a video.
Damian Priest responded with warmth in the post’s comment section.
“We’re the lucky ones. Grateful for you [emojis],” Damian Priest wrote.
Damian Priest Performs Despite Injury at Saturday Night’s Main Event
During the Fatal Four-Way match on Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII, commentator Michael Cole revealed that Damian Priest had sustained an injury while competing on SmackDown. Priest required stitches inside his mouth, from his lip to his cheek, yet he continued to deliver a strong showing in Montreal. His injury did not deter his commitment to the performance, underscoring his determination despite the setback.
Future Prospects for Damian Priest in WWE’s Title Scene
Although Priest was unable to secure a world title opportunity at the Royal Rumble, his recent momentum highlights his potential for future championship pursuits. The direction taken by Triple H and WWE’s creative team in the upcoming weeks remains to be seen, but fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Priest’s storyline develops after this series of high-stakes matches.
