WWE boasts an array of talented, celebrated, and sometimes controversial male world champions. While Roman Reigns reigns supreme as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Seth Rollins, Gunther, Logan Paul, and Ilja Dragunov all stake their claim as top-tier titleholders.
Yet, every champion in the Stamford-based promotion must keep a watchful eye over their shoulder, all thanks to one man: Damian Priest.
The Judgment Day member currently holds the Men’s Money in the Bank briefcase, granting him a guaranteed title opportunity. However, a fascinating twist could soon unfold, potentially altering the landscape.
There’s speculation that The Archer of Infamy might put his Money in the Bank briefcase on the line in the near future, perhaps even at WrestleMania 40.
Should this scenario materialize, the ideal contender to challenge for it, and perhaps secure the briefcase, is none other than R-Truth.
Priest and Truth’s dynamic on WWE television has been intriguing since the latter’s return at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023. Despite R-Truth’s comedic antics, Damian Priest hasn’t hesitated to target the former 24/7 Champion on multiple occasions.
The rift between Truth and The Judgment Day has grown apparent, with the 52-year-old star realizing he’s not welcome amongst them. This could culminate in a one-on-one clash between the two, with R-Truth seeking to raise the stakes, thereby elevating the significance of their encounter.
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RAW General Manager Adam Pearce would likely sanction putting the Money in the Bank briefcase on the line, given his prior frustrations with The Judgment Day.
Moreover, with WrestleMania’s marquee matches seemingly booked, this provides a crucial opportunity for Priest. Furthermore, if R-Truth were to emerge victorious and claim the briefcase, it would inject unpredictability into weekly television.
In the interim, while the WrestleMania 40 plans for Damian Priest and R-Truth remain uncertain, both WWE Superstars are slated to collide on RAW next week. However, it won’t be a conventional singles match.
Damian Priest will join forces with Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh in an eight-man tag team bout. The collective of The Judgment Day will square off against R-Truth, The Miz, Johnny Gargano, and Tommaso Ciampa.
The recent alliance between The Miz and DIY, despite their tumultuous past, adds an intriguing dimension. DIY’s timely intervention to save R-Truth from a beatdown on the latest episode of Monday Night RAW underscores their alignment with the Awesome Truth.
With DIY eyeing the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles currently held by The Judgment Day, victory in this encounter could propel Ciampa and Gargano back into contention, should Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate falter at Elimination Chamber 2024.
