In a historic moment at WrestleMania 40, Damian Priest seized his opportunity and cashed in his Money in the Bank contract against Drew McIntyre, stunning the WWE Universe by swiftly claiming the World Heavyweight Championship.
Priest’s victory not only marked his inaugural world championship reign but also etched a significant milestone in WWE’s illustrious history.
Following McIntyre’s hard-fought triumph, tensions flared as CM Punk entered the fray, confronting McIntyre and asserting his presence.
With a shocking twist, Punk revealed his readiness by assaulting McIntyre, setting the stage for Priest’s dramatic entrance to cash in his contract.
In a whirlwind turn of events, Priest secured the championship, making history as the first Puerto Rican Superstar to clinch a WWE world title in half a century, following in the footsteps of the legendary Pedro Morales, who held the title for an impressive 1,027 days.
Damian Priest is the first Puerto Rican World Champion in WWE since Pedro Morales 50 years ago.
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Morales’ remarkable reign remains unparalleled as the longest title tenure by a Latino superstar to date, a testament to his enduring legacy in WWE history.
Prior to his triumph at WrestleMania, Priest faced a setback on Night One of the event, where he and Finn Balor competed in a grueling six-tag team ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships.
Despite their valiant efforts, Priest and Balor fell short in their quest for gold, as other teams claimed the RAW and SmackDown tag team titles separately.
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, despite the assistance of JD McDonagh, Priest and Balor were unable to secure victory, leaving their aspirations unfulfilled on that unforgettable night.
As the dust settles from WrestleMania’s epic battles, the land of Monday Night RAW finds itself under the dominance of The Judgment Day faction, with both the men’s and women’s world titles firmly in their grasp, signaling a new era of supremacy in WWE’s flagship program.
