Former World Heavyweight Champion May Make Final WWE RAW Appearance

Reports suggest Damian Priest might move to SmackDown following recent matches, potentially marking his final RAW appearance this week.

Former World Heavyweight Champion May Make Final WWE RAW Appearance

Speculation suggests this week’s episode of WWE RAW on Netflix could mark Damian Priest’s final appearance on the red brand. The former Judgment Day member’s status follows significant developments in his career trajectory since departing the faction at SummerSlam 2024.

Priest was removed from The Judgment Day after Finn Balor interfered in his World Heavyweight Championship match against Gunther at SummerSlam, leading to the beginning of Gunther’s championship reign. Following this betrayal, Priest and Balor engaged in a series of matches, with their recent street fight resulting in another victory for Priest.

Sources indicate WWE could transfer Priest to SmackDown to address the current abundance of challengers for Gunther’s World Heavyweight Championship. Jey Uso is scheduled for a title match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, while CM Punk has also competed for the championship. Additionally, Finn Balor maintains his pursuit of the title.

The potential move could position Priest as a challenger for Cody Rhodes, who currently lacks significant opposition following his program with Kevin Owens.

Finn Balor and Brian Myers Exchange Messages After WWE-TNA Deal

A recent social media interaction between Finn Balor and TNA star Brian Myers has drawn attention following WWE and TNA’s multi-year partnership announcement. Myers initiated the exchange on X, inquiring about their previous travel arrangements.

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Balor’s response to Myers’ message followed his street fight loss to Damian Priest on RAW.

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