WWE star Damian Priest recently shared insight into his real-life friendship with Rhea Ripley, addressing the close connection that fans have noticed both inside and outside the ring. This friendship, often called the Terror Twins by fans, predated their official WWE pairing and continues to be strong today.
Priest and Ripley were members of the faction Judgment Day for some time, but Priest explained that their bond dates back to when both were in WWE’s NXT program, where their similarities and personalities naturally aligned.
Shared Traits Fueling a Strong Connection
In a conversation with JoezMcfly, the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion described their friendship and how the fan-given nickname came about:
“That’s the little homie. Me and her have been friends since we were both in NXT. We’re just the same.”
He continued,
“Fans came up with the name for us, the Terror Twins. The fans gave us that name and we ran with it, and WWE used it too when it we teamed together.”
Priest emphasized the authenticity behind the name, noting that although they are not actual twins, their mindset and interests are remarkably similar.
“We think alike, we act alike, we’re just as mature and immature, we like the same music, movies, all of it, and then we love our business. We love performing, we love our fans.”
Mutual Respect and Admiration
Priest praised Ripley’s character and influence among peers and fans alike.
“She’s the sweetest person ever. Very good to everybody around her, I could always say a million nice things about her and it comes easy because she deserves every praise in the world.”
And right now she’s absurdly popular. She literally can’t go anywhere. Some of us, we get recognized and whatnot, but she really can’t go anywhere without getting bombarded, it’s insane right now.
— Damian Priest, WWE Star
Upcoming Appearances and Continued Collaboration
Damian Priest is scheduled to compete on WWE SmackDown tonight in Cincinnati, Ohio, against an opponent who has not yet been announced. This event highlights the ongoing relevance both performers maintain within WWE programming.
The connection between Priest and Ripley exemplifies how shared passion and chemistry extend beyond scripted entertainment, resonating with fans who see the genuine friendship behind their in-ring alliance.
