Damian Priest suffered a severe assault during the most recent WWE SmackDown episode following a contentious match against Aleister Black. Their rivalry has escalated over several weeks, culminating in a heated confrontation that ended with Black’s disqualification for using a steel chair.
Escalation of Hostilities Between Priest and Black
The hostility between Damian Priest and Aleister Black has intensified, especially after Black turned heel with a backstage ambush on Priest two weeks earlier. In the match, Priest demonstrated his dominance by knocking Black outside the ring with a powerful kick. Black responded by striking Priest with a Tiger Knee but was quickly countered.
Priest, a former World Heavyweight Champion, executed a traditional move by climbing the ropes for a crossbody, followed by a lariat and superkick that further weakened Black. Despite Black’s attempt at a moonsault, which missed its mark, Priest maintained control by slamming Black into the announce table.
Violent Conclusion and Injury Concerns
After the match descended into chaos, Aleister Black returned armed with a steel chair, striking Priest and causing his disqualification. Black escalated the attack by slamming Priest’s head onto the steel steps twice before landing a devastating Black Mass. The severity of the assault left Priest clutching his jaw, supported by referee Daphanie LaShaunn, raising immediate concerns about a possible jaw injury.
“It seemed like he injured his jaw from the Black Mass.”
—Report
Implications for Damian Priest’s WWE Future
This brutal assault on Damian Priest highlights the dangerous turns their feud has taken, putting his physical well-being at risk. The injury to Priest’s jaw could have significant consequences for his in-ring participation in upcoming events. WWE fans and officials alike will be closely monitoring his condition and recovery progress following this vicious attack.
