Recent developments within WWE’s creative direction have created an increasingly precarious situation for Damian Priest heading into Elimination Chamber. The Archer of Infamy, who secured his position in the Men’s Chamber Match by defeating Braun Strowman and Jacob Fatu in a Triple Threat qualifying contest, may find his opportunity jeopardized before the premium live event occurs.
Storyline tensions between Drew McIntyre and Priest have escalated significantly since the Royal Rumble, where Priest eliminated The Scottish Warrior from contention. Industry observers note this moment created natural narrative friction that could soon manifest in a physical confrontation, potentially resulting in McIntyre delivering retribution that sidelines Priest with a storyline injury.
Such a development would create an immediate vacancy in the Chamber match lineup, establishing perfect conditions for Jacob Fatu to re-enter the championship qualification picture. A logical progression would see WWE establish a qualification opportunity between Fatu and Solo Sikoa, creating additional layers within the ongoing Bloodline internal conflict.
This situation would serve multiple narrative purposes simultaneously. For The Bloodline, it provides Jacob Fatu with motivation to restore honor following Solo Sikoa’s decisive loss of the Ula Fala to Roman Reigns. The qualification match would further accentuate the deteriorating relationship between Sikoa and Fatu, advancing their increasingly evident power struggle.
Meanwhile, the confrontation between McIntyre and Priest would establish clear groundwork for what appears to be a developing WrestleMania 41 program between the two competitors. Their history traces back to the Royal Rumble elimination, giving McIntyre legitimate motivation for targeting Priest ahead of the Chamber match.
Several wrestling outlets have reported that creative discussions have included potential plans for McIntyre and Priest to clash at WrestleMania, suggesting current storyline developments may indeed be positioning these two performers for a significant confrontation at WWE’s showcase event.
While current storyline indicators suggest increased possibility of this scenario materializing, it remains in developmental stages as WWE continues navigating multiple creative directions heading into their premium live events season.
