WWE Hall of Famer and legendary wrestling manager Jim Cornette has sparked a heated debate in the wrestling community with his latest comments on Damian Priest’s career trajectory. According to Cornette, the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion should abandon his affiliation with The Judgment Day and focus on establishing himself as a solo star.
Cornette’s remarks come on the heels of Priest’s successful title defense against Jey Uso at Backlash in France, where he needed the interference of Finn Balor and JD McDonagh to secure the win. While some might argue that having backup is a luxury, Cornette believes that Priest’s reliance on his Judgment Day cohorts is holding him back from reaching his full potential as a singles competitor.
Speaking on the latest edition of the Jim Cornette Experience, Cornette emphasized that Priest needs to remain a heel and shed his association with The Judgment Day in order to be pushed as a top-tier singles star. This sentiment is particularly poignant given the upcoming absence of Rhea Ripley, who is expected to be sidelined for several months.
Cornette’s comments have sparked a lively discussion among wrestling enthusiasts, with many wondering whether Priest will indeed leave The Judgment Day and forge his own path. The seeds of discontent have already been sown, with WWE teasing a rift between Priest and his cohorts in recent weeks. Will Priest take Cornette’s advice to heart and strike out on his own, or will he continue to rely on his Judgment Day allies to get ahead?
One thing is certain: with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship firmly around his waist, now is the perfect time for Priest to assert his dominance as a solo competitor. As Cornette astutely observed, the WWE should focus on solidifying Priest’s title reign before even considering a potential babyface turn. With Rhea Ripley out of the picture, the stage is set for Priest to prove himself as a formidable champion in his own right.
