In a shocking turn of events, Damian Priest, the current World Heavyweight Champion, hinted at a potential face turn following his title defense against Jey Uso at WWE Backlash 2024 in France. The champion’s frustration with his stablemates, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh, was palpable as they continuously interfered in his match, causing tension within The Judgment Day faction.
The highly anticipated match between Priest and Jey Uso was a back-and-forth battle, with Main Event Jey appearing to have the upper hand on several occasions. However, The Judgment Day’s interference proved to be a decisive factor, with Balor and McDonagh repeatedly getting involved and disrupting the flow of the match. Despite this, Priest managed to secure a hard-fought victory, putting Jey Uso away with a devastating South of Heaven Chokeslam.
The drama unfolded in the aftermath of the match, as Priest’s frustration with his stablemates boiled over. The World Heavyweight Champion seemed on the verge of attacking Balor and McDonagh, but cooler heads prevailed, and The Judgment Day ultimately left the ring together. This intense confrontation has sparked speculation about a potential face turn for Priest, who has been associated with the villainous faction since its inception.
Priest’s journey to the top began last July when he won the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match. He waited patiently for the perfect opportunity to cash in his contract, which finally arrived at WWE WrestleMania XL.
Capitalizing on the distraction caused by CM Punk’s taunting of Drew McIntyre, Priest seized the moment to cash in his contract and claim the World Heavyweight Championship.
As the WWE universe continues to buzz with excitement, one question remains: will Damian Priest break free from The Judgment Day’s shackles and go on a heroic path? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the WWE terrain is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
