Damian Priest, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, took to social media to bask in the glory of his successful title defense against Jey Uso at WWE Backlash in France.
The Archer of Infamy’s first televised defense was a hard-fought victory, with Uso pushing him to the limit in a thrilling contest. However, the match was not without controversy, as Priest’s stablemates Finn Balor and JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day interfered, ultimately costing Uso the match.
Despite being on the same team, Priest seemed visibly upset with his cohorts for their actions, pulling them off Uso after the match. The champion’s frustration was palpable, leaving many to wonder if there is trouble brewing within The Judgment Day.
Priest took to X, formerly Twitter, to gloat about his victory, posting a photo with a caption that read, “Still your champion.” While he may be celebrating now, the road ahead looks uncertain, with potential challengers lining up to take a shot at his title.
One such contender could be Drew McIntyre, who is rumored to be eyeing the World Heavyweight Championship. Speaking on the Gigantic Pop podcast, former SmackDown Superstar Matt Morgan predicted that McIntyre would dethrone Priest at Clash at the Castle, which takes place in the Scottish warrior’s home country.
With McIntyre currently embroiled in a heated feud with CM Punk, it remains to be seen how this rivalry will unfold and if he will indeed become the next challenger for Priest’s title.
Meanwhile, Jey Uso’s valiant effort may have come up short, but he has likely earned himself a significant amount of respect from the WWE Universe. Where he goes from here remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the World Heavyweight Championship picture is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
As the dust settles on Priest’s successful title defense, the WWE Universe is left wondering what’s next for The Archer of Infamy and The Judgment Day.
Will tensions within the group continue to rise, or will they be able to put their differences aside and focus on dominating the competition? One thing is certain – Damian Priest’s reign as World Heavyweight Champion is far from over, and the road to Clash at the Castle is shaping up to be a wild ride.