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===Independent circuit (2005–2015)===
===Independent circuit (2005–2015)===
Martínez trained at the [[Monster Factory]] and went on to win several titles in Monster Factory Pro Wrestling. In 2013, Martínez attended a [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) training camp and went on to train at the ROH dojo.
Martínez trained at the [[Monster Factory]] and won several titles in Monster Factory Pro Wrestling. In 2013, Martínez attended a [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) training camp and went on to train at the ROH dojo.


===Ring of Honor (2015–2018)===
===Ring of Honor (2015–2018)===
[[File:Punishment Martinez vs Flip Gordon.jpg|thumb|270px|Martinez (left) during a match against [[Flip Gordon]] in February 2018]]
[[File:Punishment Martinez vs Flip Gordon.jpg|thumb|270px|Martinez (left) during a match against [[Flip Gordon]] in February 2018]]
His first appearance at a [[Ring of Honor|ROH]] show was in 2015 under his real name, '''Luis Martínez''', where he competed in two dark matches, losing the first to [[Rhett Titus|The Romantic Touch]] and winning the second alongside Shaheem Ali against Hellcat and Mattick.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |title=Damian Martinez profile |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=16337&page=4&year=2015&promotion=4 |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=Cagematch}}</ref>
His first appearance at an [[Ring of Honor|ROH]] show was in 2015 under his real name, '''Luis Martínez''', where he competed in two dark matches, losing the first to [[Rhett Titus|The Romantic Touch]] and winning the second alongside Shaheem Ali against Hellcat and Mattick.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |title=Damian Martinez profile |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=16337&page=4&year=2015&promotion=4 |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=Cagematch}}</ref>


Martínez made his return in Ring of Honor, billed as "Punisher Martinez", at the [[ROH Top Prospect Tournament]] where he defeated [[Colby Corino]] in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/punisher-predicts-pain-top-prospect-opponents |website=ROHwrestling.com |title=PUNISHER PREDICTS PAIN FOR TOP PROSPECT OPPONENTS |quote=Colby Corino recently learned just how apt that moniker is. Martinez scored an impressive victory over the second-generation competitor in the first round of the tournament to advance to the semifinals this Saturday}}</ref> Martinez lost to [[Lio Rush]] in the semifinals; however, in spite of the loss, Martinez was signed to a contract by Ring of Honor. He subsequently established himself as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villain]] when he aligned himself with [[B. J. Whitmer]] and [[Kevin Sullivan (wrestler)|Kevin Sullivan]], entering a rivalry with their adversary [[Steve Corino]]. On September 16, 2016, Martinez took part in the [[ROH Honor Rumble#Winners|2016 Honor Rumble]], where he had an impressive showing before ultimately being eliminated.<ref name=":0" /> In early November he participated in the [[Survival of the Fittest (2016)|2016 Survival of the Fittest]], where he ended up being eliminated in the final Six Man Mayhem match. Martinez and Whitmer went on to briefly feud with the former [[ROH World Tag Team Championship|ROH World Tag Team Champions]] [[The Viking Raiders|War Machine]] ([[Ivar (wrestler)|Hanson]] and [[Erik (wrestler)|Raymond Rowe]]), first wrestling them to a no contest and then defeating them in an [[Professional wrestling match types#No Holds Barred match|anything goes match]].<ref name=":0" />
Martínez made his return in Ring of Honor, billed as "Punisher Martinez", at the [[ROH Top Prospect Tournament]] where he defeated [[Colby Corino]] in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/punisher-predicts-pain-top-prospect-opponents |website=ROHwrestling.com |title=PUNISHER PREDICTS PAIN FOR TOP PROSPECT OPPONENTS |quote=Colby Corino recently learned just how apt that moniker is. Martinez scored an impressive victory over the second-generation competitor in the first round of the tournament to advance to the semifinals this Saturday}}</ref> Martinez lost to [[Lio Rush]] in the semifinals; however, despite the loss, Martinez was signed to a contract by Ring of Honor. He became a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villain]] when he aligned himself with [[B. J. Whitmer]] and [[Kevin Sullivan (wrestler)|Kevin Sullivan]], entering a rivalry with their adversary [[Steve Corino]]. On September 16, 2016, Martinez took part in the [[ROH Honor Rumble#Winners|2016 Honor Rumble]], where he had an impressive showing before ultimately being eliminated.<ref name=":0" /> In early November he participated in the [[Survival of the Fittest (2016)|2016 Survival of the Fittest]], where he ended up being eliminated in the final Six Man Mayhem match. Martinez and Whitmer went on to briefly feud with the former [[ROH World Tag Team Championship|ROH World Tag Team Champions]] [[The Viking Raiders|War Machine]] ([[Ivar (wrestler)|Hanson]] and [[Erik (wrestler)|Raymond Rowe]]), first wrestling them to a no contest and then defeating them in an [[Professional wrestling match types#No Holds Barred match|anything-goes match]].<ref name=":0" />


Through ROH's working relationship with [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW), Martinez appeared at the two-day [[Honor Rising: Japan 2017]] event. On the first night, Martinez teamed up with ''[[Los Ingobernables de Japón]]'' members [[Hiromu Takahashi]] and [[Tetsuya Naito]] to defeat [[Dalton Castle (wrestler)|Dalton Castle]], [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]] and [[Ryusuke Taguchi]], with Martinez picking up the win for his team. On the second night, Martinez unsuccessfully challenged [[Hirooki Goto]] for the [[NEVER Openweight Championship]].<ref name=Day1>{{cite web | url = https://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/73587?showResult=1 | title = Honor Rising:Japan 2017 | access-date=February 26, 2017 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref><ref name="Day2">{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/73593?showResult=1 | title = Honor Rising:Japan 2017 | access-date=February 27, 2017 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://rohwrestling.com/news/honor-rising-2017-night-1-results | title = Honor Rising 2017 Night 1 Results | access-date = February 28, 2017 | work = [[Ring of Honor]] | date = February 26, 2017 | archive-date = July 29, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729180510/https://rohwrestling.com/news/honor-rising-2017-night-1-results | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://rohwrestling.com/news/honor-rising-2017-night-2-results | title = Honor Rising 2017 Night 2 Results | access-date=February 28, 2017 | work=[[Ring of Honor]]| date = February 27, 2017 }}</ref> Using the name '''Damian Martinez''', he returned to ROH to unsuccessfully compete in a Manhattan Mayhem Battle Royal for the #1 Contendership to the [[ROH World Championship]]. Martinez also entered a Battle Royal for the #1 Contendership to the [[ROH World Television Championship]], which he also lost.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |title=Matches « Damian Martinez « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=16337&page=4&year=2017&promotion=4}}</ref> On February 11, Martinez and [[B. J. Whitmer]] defeated [[The Viking Raiders|War Machine]], but after the match Martinez turned on Whitmer by hitting him with his South of Heaven finishing maneuver.
Through ROH's working relationship with [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW), Martinez appeared at the two-day [[Honor Rising: Japan 2017]] event. On the first night, Martinez teamed up with ''[[Los Ingobernables de Japón]]'' members [[Hiromu Takahashi]] and [[Tetsuya Naito]] to defeat [[Dalton Castle (wrestler)|Dalton Castle]], [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]] and [[Ryusuke Taguchi]], with Martinez picking up the win for his team. On the second night, Martinez unsuccessfully challenged [[Hirooki Goto]] for the [[NEVER Openweight Championship]].<ref name=Day1>{{cite web | url = https://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/73587?showResult=1 | title = Honor Rising:Japan 2017 | access-date=February 26, 2017 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref><ref name="Day2">{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/73593?showResult=1 | title = Honor Rising:Japan 2017 | access-date=February 27, 2017 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://rohwrestling.com/news/honor-rising-2017-night-1-results | title = Honor Rising 2017 Night 1 Results | access-date = February 28, 2017 | work = [[Ring of Honor]] | date = February 26, 2017 | archive-date = July 29, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729180510/https://rohwrestling.com/news/honor-rising-2017-night-1-results | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://rohwrestling.com/news/honor-rising-2017-night-2-results | title = Honor Rising 2017 Night 2 Results | access-date=February 28, 2017 | work=[[Ring of Honor]]| date = February 27, 2017 }}</ref> Using the name '''Damian Martinez''', he returned to ROH to unsuccessfully compete in a Manhattan Mayhem Battle Royal for the #1 Contendership to the [[ROH World Championship]]. Martinez also entered a Battle Royal for the #1 Contendership to the [[ROH World Television Championship]], which he also lost.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |title=Matches « Damian Martinez « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=16337&page=4&year=2017&promotion=4}}</ref> On February 11, Martinez and [[B. J. Whitmer]] defeated [[The Viking Raiders|War Machine]], but after the match, Martinez turned on Whitmer by hitting him with his South of Heaven finishing maneuver.


Martinez won his first championship in ROH on June 16, 2018, defeating [[Silas Young]] for the World Television Championship at night two of the Promotion's "State of the Art" event in Dallas, Texas. Martinez had qualified for an opportunity at said championship earlier that same evening by pinning [[Cheeseburger (wrestler)|Cheeseburger]] in a six-way Proving Ground match.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=June 17, 2018|title=6/16 ROH in Dallas results: New ROH TV Champion crowned, The Briscoes vs. Killer Elite Squad for the ROH Tag Titles, Cody vs. Shane Taylor, The Young Bucks vs. The Boys, Jay Lethal vs. Marty Scurll vs. Flip Gordon|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/17/6-16-roh-in-dallas-results-new-roh-tv-champion-crowned-the-briscoes-vs-killer-elite-squad-for-the-roh-tag-titles-cody-vs-shane-taylor-the-young-bucks-vs-the-boys-jay-lethal-vs-marty-scurll-vs/|access-date=June 17, 2018}}</ref> Martinez would make another successful title defense at [[Best in the World (2018)|Best in the World 2018]] against "Hangman" [[Adam Page]] in a [[Street Fight match|Baltimore Street Fight]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-best-world-live-results-castle-vs-cody-vs-scurll-260646|title=ROH Best in the World live results: Castle vs. Cody vs. Scurll|date=June 29, 2018|work=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|access-date=June 30, 2018|language=en}}</ref> At [[Death Before Dishonor XVI]], he successfully defended the title against [[Chris Sabin]]. After the match, he attacked Sabin, until [[Jeff Cobb]] made the save.<ref name="DBDrecap2">{{cite web|date=28 September 2018|title=Death Before Dishonor recap|url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/death-dishonor-recap|access-date=30 September 2018|website=ROHWrestling.com|publisher=Ring Of Honor|location=Las Vegas, NV}}</ref> On September 29, his contract with Ring of Honor expired and he opted out of a contract offer. In his final appearance for the promotion, Martinez dropped the Television Championship against Cobb.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/120609/spoiler-top-roh-star-finishes-with-company-updated.html?p=1|title=(SPOILER) TOP ROH STAR FINISHES WITH COMPANY - UPDATED &#124; PWInsider.com|website=pwinsider.com}}</ref>
Martinez won his first championship in ROH on June 16, 2018, defeating [[Silas Young]] for the World Television Championship at night two of the Promotion's "State of the Art" event in Dallas, Texas. Martinez had qualified for an opportunity at said championship earlier that same evening by pinning [[Cheeseburger (wrestler)|Cheeseburger]] in a six-way Proving Ground match.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=June 17, 2018|title=6/16 ROH in Dallas results: New ROH TV Champion crowned, The Briscoes vs. Killer Elite Squad for the ROH Tag Titles, Cody vs. Shane Taylor, The Young Bucks vs. The Boys, Jay Lethal vs. Marty Scurll vs. Flip Gordon|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/17/6-16-roh-in-dallas-results-new-roh-tv-champion-crowned-the-briscoes-vs-killer-elite-squad-for-the-roh-tag-titles-cody-vs-shane-taylor-the-young-bucks-vs-the-boys-jay-lethal-vs-marty-scurll-vs/|access-date=June 17, 2018}}</ref> Martinez would make another successful title defense at [[Best in the World (2018)|Best in the World 2018]] against "Hangman" [[Adam Page]] in a [[Street Fight match|Baltimore Street Fight]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-best-world-live-results-castle-vs-cody-vs-scurll-260646|title=ROH Best in the World live results: Castle vs. Cody vs. Scurll|date=June 29, 2018|work=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|access-date=June 30, 2018|language=en}}</ref> At [[Death Before Dishonor XVI]], he successfully defended the title against [[Chris Sabin]]. After the match, he attacked Sabin, until [[Jeff Cobb]] made the save.<ref name="DBDrecap2">{{cite web|date=28 September 2018|title=Death Before Dishonor recap|url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/death-dishonor-recap|access-date=30 September 2018|website=ROHWrestling.com|publisher=Ring Of Honor|location=Las Vegas, NV}}</ref> On September 29, his contract with Ring of Honor expired and he opted out of a contract offer. In his final appearance for the promotion, Martinez dropped the Television Championship against Cobb.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/120609/spoiler-top-roh-star-finishes-with-company-updated.html?p=1|title=(SPOILER) TOP ROH STAR FINISHES WITH COMPANY - UPDATED &#124; PWInsider.com|website=pwinsider.com}}</ref>
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On October 12, 2018, it was reported that Martinez had signed a contract with [[WWE]]; six days later he was formally introduced among other new members to the [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reddick |first=Jay |date=October 18, 2018 |title=Chelsea Green, Mia Yim of Orlando among new WWE signees |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/pro-wrestling/os-sp-wwe-signees-orlando-20181018-story.html |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref> At an ''NXT'' taping on December 5, he made his debut as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]], losing to [[Matt Riddle]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=December 6, 2018 |title=12/5 NXT TV REPORT: Ciampa and Aleister angle, Matt Riddle vs. Punishment Martinez, Dakota Kai vs. Shayna Baszler |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/12/06/12-5-nxt-tv-report-ciampa-and-aleister-angle-matt-riddle-vs-punishment-martinez-dakota-kai-vs-shayna-baszler/ |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On April 15, 2019, it was reported that Martinez would be repackaged as "'''Damian Priest'''",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Satin |first=Ryan |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Punishment Martinez Undergoes Name Change |url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/punishment-martinez-name-change/ |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=TheSportster}}</ref> although he still used the "Punishment Martinez" name in house shows.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 28, 2019 |title=4/28 NXT in St. Paul, Minnesota results: Velveteen Dream vs. Adam Cole for the NXT North American Championship, Shayna Baszler vs. Mia Yim for the NXT Women's Championship, Kona Reeves vs. Tyler Breeze, Punishment Martinez vs. Shane Thorne |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/28/4-28-nxt-in-st-paul-minnesota-results-velveteen-dream-vs-adam-cole-for-the-nxt-north-american-championship-shayna-baszler-vs-mia-yim-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-kona-reeves-vs-tyler-bree/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Vignettes soon began airing which reintroduced Martinez as Damian Priest.<ref>{{Citation|title=Damian Priest comes to NXT next week: WWE NXT, June 12, 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIaQ72UM-s0|language=en|access-date=June 15, 2020}}</ref> On the June 19, 2019, episode of ''NXT'', he made his debut under the character, defeating [[Raul Mendoza]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=June 19, 2019 |title=6/19 NXT TV results: Moore's live review of Velveteen Dream, Matt Riddle, and Tyler Breeze vs. Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, and Bobby Fish, Damian Priest vs. Raúl Mendoza, Xia Li vs. Taynara Conti |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/19/6-19-nxt-tv-results-moores-live-review-of-velveteen-dream-matt-riddle-and-tyler-breeze-vs-adam-cole-roderick-strong-and-bobby-fish-damian-priest-vs-raul-mendoza-xia-li-vs-taynara-conti/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the July 24 episode of ''NXT'', he defeated [[Keith Lee (wrestler)|Keith Lee]] in his second appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=July 24, 2019 |title=7/24 NXT TV results: Moore's live review of Adam Cole and Johnny Gargano announcing the stipulations for the NXT Title match at Takeover, Keith Lee vs. Damian Priest, Jordan Myles vs. Angel Garza in a Breakout Tournament semifinal match, Kacy Catanzaro vs. Io Shirai |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/24/7-24-nxt-tv-results-moores-live-review-of-adam-cole-and-johnny-gargano-announcing-the-stipulations-for-the-nxt-title-match-at-takeover-keith-lee-vs-damian-priest-jordan-myles-vs-angel-garza-in/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>
On October 12, 2018, it was reported that Martinez had signed a contract with [[WWE]]; six days later he was formally introduced among other new members to the [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reddick |first=Jay |date=October 18, 2018 |title=Chelsea Green, Mia Yim of Orlando among new WWE signees |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/pro-wrestling/os-sp-wwe-signees-orlando-20181018-story.html |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref> At an ''NXT'' taping on December 5, he made his debut as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]], losing to [[Matt Riddle]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=December 6, 2018 |title=12/5 NXT TV REPORT: Ciampa and Aleister angle, Matt Riddle vs. Punishment Martinez, Dakota Kai vs. Shayna Baszler |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/12/06/12-5-nxt-tv-report-ciampa-and-aleister-angle-matt-riddle-vs-punishment-martinez-dakota-kai-vs-shayna-baszler/ |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On April 15, 2019, it was reported that Martinez would be repackaged as "'''Damian Priest'''",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Satin |first=Ryan |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Punishment Martinez Undergoes Name Change |url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/punishment-martinez-name-change/ |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=TheSportster}}</ref> although he still used the "Punishment Martinez" name in house shows.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 28, 2019 |title=4/28 NXT in St. Paul, Minnesota results: Velveteen Dream vs. Adam Cole for the NXT North American Championship, Shayna Baszler vs. Mia Yim for the NXT Women's Championship, Kona Reeves vs. Tyler Breeze, Punishment Martinez vs. Shane Thorne |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/28/4-28-nxt-in-st-paul-minnesota-results-velveteen-dream-vs-adam-cole-for-the-nxt-north-american-championship-shayna-baszler-vs-mia-yim-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-kona-reeves-vs-tyler-bree/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Vignettes soon began airing which reintroduced Martinez as Damian Priest.<ref>{{Citation|title=Damian Priest comes to NXT next week: WWE NXT, June 12, 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIaQ72UM-s0|language=en|access-date=June 15, 2020}}</ref> On the June 19, 2019, episode of ''NXT'', he made his debut under the character, defeating [[Raul Mendoza]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=June 19, 2019 |title=6/19 NXT TV results: Moore's live review of Velveteen Dream, Matt Riddle, and Tyler Breeze vs. Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, and Bobby Fish, Damian Priest vs. Raúl Mendoza, Xia Li vs. Taynara Conti |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/19/6-19-nxt-tv-results-moores-live-review-of-velveteen-dream-matt-riddle-and-tyler-breeze-vs-adam-cole-roderick-strong-and-bobby-fish-damian-priest-vs-raul-mendoza-xia-li-vs-taynara-conti/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the July 24 episode of ''NXT'', he defeated [[Keith Lee (wrestler)|Keith Lee]] in his second appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=July 24, 2019 |title=7/24 NXT TV results: Moore's live review of Adam Cole and Johnny Gargano announcing the stipulations for the NXT Title match at Takeover, Keith Lee vs. Damian Priest, Jordan Myles vs. Angel Garza in a Breakout Tournament semifinal match, Kacy Catanzaro vs. Io Shirai |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/24/7-24-nxt-tv-results-moores-live-review-of-adam-cole-and-johnny-gargano-announcing-the-stipulations-for-the-nxt-title-match-at-takeover-keith-lee-vs-damian-priest-jordan-myles-vs-angel-garza-in/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>


On the October 2 episode of ''NXT'', Priest started a feud with [[Pete Dunne]] and [[Killian Dain]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 2, 2019 |title=10/02 NXT TV results: Powell's live review of Adam Cole vs. Matt Riddle for the NXT Championship, Shayna Baszler vs. Candice LeRae for the NXT Women's Championship, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly vs. The Street Profits for the NXT Tag Titles, Johnny Gargano vs. Shane Thorne |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/02/10-02-nxt-tv-results-powells-live-review-of-adam-cole-vs-matt-riddle-for-the-nxt-championship-shayna-baszler-vs-candice-lerae-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-bobby-fish-and-kyle-o/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> culminating in a triple threat match at [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2019)|NXT TakeOver: WarGames]] on November 23 for #1 contendership to the [[NXT Championship]], in which Dunne was victorious.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=November 23, 2019 |title=11/23 NXT Takeover: WarGames results - Moore's live review of Undisputed Era vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Keith Lee, Dominik Dijakovic, a partner in a WarGames match, Rhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Tegan Nox, and Mia Yim vs. Shayna Baszler, Io Shirai, Bianca Belair and Kay Lee Ray in a WarGames match, Finn Balor vs. Matt Riddle |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/23/11-23-nxt-takeover-wargames-results-moores-live-review-of-undisputed-era-vs-tommaso-ciampa-keith-lee-dominik-dijakovic-a-partner-in-a-wargames-match-rhea-ripley-candice-lerae-tegan-nox-an/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Priest was also a part of the 5-on-5-on-5 [[Survivor Series (2019)|Survivor Series]] pay-per-view match the following day, representing Team NXT in a losing effort to Team SmackDown and Team Raw, where he was eliminated by [[Randy Orton]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 24, 2019 |title=WWE Survivor Series results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar vs. Rey Mysterio in a No Holds Barred match for the WWE Championship, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Bayley in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/24/wwe-survivor-series-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-vs-rey-mysterio-in-a-no-holds-barred-match-for-the-wwe-championship-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-for-the-wwe-uni/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> In January 2020, Priest was included in a storyline around the [[NXT North American Championship]] with Keith Lee and [[Dijak (wrestler)|Dominik Dijakovic]]. Priest would have an opportunity for the title against Lee and Dijakovic on April 1,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=April 1, 2020 |title=4/1 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Keith Lee vs. Dominick Dijakovic vs. Damian Priest in a Triple Threat for the NXT North American Championship, second chance gauntlet match for a spot in the ladder match to determine the No. 1 contender to the NXT Women's Championship, Velveteen Dream vs. Bobby Fish |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/01/4-1-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-keith-lee-vs-dominick-dijakovic-vs-damian-priest-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-nxt-north-american-championship-second-chance-gauntlet-match-for-a-spot-in-th/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> and a singles match against Lee on April 22, but lost both times.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=April 22, 2020 |title=4/22 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Velveteen Dream and Keith Lee vs. Adam Cole and Roderick Strong, Shotzi Blackheart and Tegan Nox vs. Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez, Interim NXT Cruiserweight Title tournament matches with Kushida vs. Tony Nese, Drake Maverick vs. Jake Atlas, and El Hijo Del Fantasma vs. Jack Gallagher |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/22/4-22-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-finn-balor-vs-velveteen-dream-shotzi-blackheart-and-tegan-nox-vs-dakota-kai-and-raquel-gonzalez-interim-nxt-cruiserweight-title-tournament-matches-with-kush/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=April 29, 2020 |title=4/29 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Keith Lee vs. Damian Priest for the NXT North American Championship, NXT Women's Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Mia Yim in a non-title match, Drake Maverick vs. Tony Nese in an Interim NXT Cruiserweight Title tournament match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/29/4-29-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-keith-lee-vs-damian-priest-for-the-nxt-north-american-championship-nxt-womens-champion-charlotte-flair-vs-mia-yim-in-a-non-title-match-drake-mav/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>
On the October 2 episode of ''NXT'', Priest started a feud with [[Pete Dunne]] and [[Killian Dain]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 2, 2019 |title=10/02 NXT TV results: Powell's live review of Adam Cole vs. Matt Riddle for the NXT Championship, Shayna Baszler vs. Candice LeRae for the NXT Women's Championship, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly vs. The Street Profits for the NXT Tag Titles, Johnny Gargano vs. Shane Thorne |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/02/10-02-nxt-tv-results-powells-live-review-of-adam-cole-vs-matt-riddle-for-the-nxt-championship-shayna-baszler-vs-candice-lerae-for-the-nxt-womens-championship-bobby-fish-and-kyle-o/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> culminating in a triple threat match at [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2019)|NXT TakeOver: WarGames]] on November 23 for the #1 contendership to the [[NXT Championship]], in which Dunne was victorious.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=November 23, 2019 |title=11/23 NXT Takeover: WarGames results - Moore's live review of Undisputed Era vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Keith Lee, Dominik Dijakovic, a partner in a WarGames match, Rhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Tegan Nox, and Mia Yim vs. Shayna Baszler, Io Shirai, Bianca Belair and Kay Lee Ray in a WarGames match, Finn Balor vs. Matt Riddle |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/23/11-23-nxt-takeover-wargames-results-moores-live-review-of-undisputed-era-vs-tommaso-ciampa-keith-lee-dominik-dijakovic-a-partner-in-a-wargames-match-rhea-ripley-candice-lerae-tegan-nox-an/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Priest was also a part of the 5-on-5-on-5 [[Survivor Series (2019)|Survivor Series]] pay-per-view match the following day, representing Team NXT in a losing effort to Team SmackDown and Team Raw, where he was eliminated by [[Randy Orton]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 24, 2019 |title=WWE Survivor Series results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar vs. Rey Mysterio in a No Holds Barred match for the WWE Championship, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Bayley in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/24/wwe-survivor-series-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-vs-rey-mysterio-in-a-no-holds-barred-match-for-the-wwe-championship-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-for-the-wwe-uni/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> In January 2020, Priest was included in a storyline around the [[NXT North American Championship]] with Keith Lee and [[Dijak (wrestler)|Dominik Dijakovic]]. Priest would have an opportunity for the title against Lee and Dijakovic on April 1,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=April 1, 2020 |title=4/1 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Keith Lee vs. Dominick Dijakovic vs. Damian Priest in a Triple Threat for the NXT North American Championship, second chance gauntlet match for a spot in the ladder match to determine the No. 1 contender to the NXT Women's Championship, Velveteen Dream vs. Bobby Fish |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/01/4-1-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-keith-lee-vs-dominick-dijakovic-vs-damian-priest-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-nxt-north-american-championship-second-chance-gauntlet-match-for-a-spot-in-th/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> and a singles match against Lee on April 22, but lost both times.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=April 22, 2020 |title=4/22 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Velveteen Dream and Keith Lee vs. Adam Cole and Roderick Strong, Shotzi Blackheart and Tegan Nox vs. Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez, Interim NXT Cruiserweight Title tournament matches with Kushida vs. Tony Nese, Drake Maverick vs. Jake Atlas, and El Hijo Del Fantasma vs. Jack Gallagher |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/22/4-22-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-finn-balor-vs-velveteen-dream-shotzi-blackheart-and-tegan-nox-vs-dakota-kai-and-raquel-gonzalez-interim-nxt-cruiserweight-title-tournament-matches-with-kush/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=April 29, 2020 |title=4/29 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Keith Lee vs. Damian Priest for the NXT North American Championship, NXT Women's Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Mia Yim in a non-title match, Drake Maverick vs. Tony Nese in an Interim NXT Cruiserweight Title tournament match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/29/4-29-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-keith-lee-vs-damian-priest-for-the-nxt-north-american-championship-nxt-womens-champion-charlotte-flair-vs-mia-yim-in-a-non-title-match-drake-mav/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>


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On the November 11 episode of ''NXT'', Priest distracted Gargano during his title defense against [[Leon Ruff]], which caused Gargano to lose the title to Ruff.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=November 11, 2020 |title=11/11 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Championship Wednesday with Johnny Gargano defending the NXT North American Title, Santos Escobar vs. Jake Atlas for the NXT Cruiserweight Title, Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan vs. Tyler Breeze and Fandango for the NXT Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/11/11-11-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-championship-wednesday-with-johnny-gargano-defending-the-nxt-north-american-title-santos-escobar-vs-jake-atlas-for-the-nxt-cruiserweight-title-danny-burch-a/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> The following week, Ruff retained the title against Gargano by disqualification after Priest punched Ruff during the match, disabling Gargano to win the title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=November 18, 2020 |title=11/18 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women's Title, Leon Ruff vs. Johnny Gargano for the NXT North American Title, Dexter Lumis vs. Cameron Grimes in a blindfold match, NXT Champion Finn Balor returns |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/18/11-18-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-io-shirai-vs-rhea-ripley-for-the-nxt-womens-title-leon-ruff-vs-johnny-gargano-for-the-nxt-north-american-title-dexter-lumis-vs-cameron-grimes-in-a/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> This soon transitioned into a triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship, which took place at [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2020)|NXT TakeOver: WarGames]] on December 6. During the match, Priest was attacked by a masked character and its gang that attacked him previously at Halloween Havoc, who was soon revealed to be [[Austin Theory]]; as a result, Priest lost the match with Gargano winning the title by pinning Ruff.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=December 6, 2020 |title=NXT Takeover WarGames results: Moore's live review of Undisputed Era vs. Pat McAfee, Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan, and Danny Burch, and Shotzi Blackheart, Ember Moon, Rhea Ripley, and Io Shirai vs. Candice LeRae, Toni Storm, Dakota Kai, and Raquel Gonzalez in WarGames matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/06/nxt-takeover-wargames-results-moores-live-review-of-undisputed-era-vs-pat-mcafee-pete-dunne-oney-lorcan-and-danny-burch-and-shotzi-blackheart-ember-moon-rhea-ripley-and-io-shirai-vs-candic/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>
On the November 11 episode of ''NXT'', Priest distracted Gargano during his title defense against [[Leon Ruff]], which caused Gargano to lose the title to Ruff.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=November 11, 2020 |title=11/11 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Championship Wednesday with Johnny Gargano defending the NXT North American Title, Santos Escobar vs. Jake Atlas for the NXT Cruiserweight Title, Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan vs. Tyler Breeze and Fandango for the NXT Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/11/11-11-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-championship-wednesday-with-johnny-gargano-defending-the-nxt-north-american-title-santos-escobar-vs-jake-atlas-for-the-nxt-cruiserweight-title-danny-burch-a/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> The following week, Ruff retained the title against Gargano by disqualification after Priest punched Ruff during the match, disabling Gargano to win the title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=November 18, 2020 |title=11/18 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women's Title, Leon Ruff vs. Johnny Gargano for the NXT North American Title, Dexter Lumis vs. Cameron Grimes in a blindfold match, NXT Champion Finn Balor returns |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/18/11-18-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-io-shirai-vs-rhea-ripley-for-the-nxt-womens-title-leon-ruff-vs-johnny-gargano-for-the-nxt-north-american-title-dexter-lumis-vs-cameron-grimes-in-a/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> This soon transitioned into a triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship, which took place at [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2020)|NXT TakeOver: WarGames]] on December 6. During the match, Priest was attacked by a masked character and its gang that attacked him previously at Halloween Havoc, who was soon revealed to be [[Austin Theory]]; as a result, Priest lost the match with Gargano winning the title by pinning Ruff.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=December 6, 2020 |title=NXT Takeover WarGames results: Moore's live review of Undisputed Era vs. Pat McAfee, Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan, and Danny Burch, and Shotzi Blackheart, Ember Moon, Rhea Ripley, and Io Shirai vs. Candice LeRae, Toni Storm, Dakota Kai, and Raquel Gonzalez in WarGames matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/06/nxt-takeover-wargames-results-moores-live-review-of-undisputed-era-vs-pat-mcafee-pete-dunne-oney-lorcan-and-danny-burch-and-shotzi-blackheart-ember-moon-rhea-ripley-and-io-shirai-vs-candic/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>


On the December 9 episode of ''NXT'', Priest looked forward for revenge against Theory, but was viciously attacked by a returning [[Karrion Kross]] from behind.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=December 9, 2020 |title=12/9 NXT TV results: Moore's review of NXT Champion Finn Balor's opening segment, Ember Moon vs. Raquel Gonzalez, Tommaso Ciampa vs. Cameron Grimes, NXT Takeover WarGames fallout |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/09/12-9-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-nxt-champion-finn-balors-opening-segment-ember-moon-vs-raquel-gonzalez-tommaso-ciampa-vs-cameron-grimes-nxt-takeover-wargames-fallout/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> The following week, Kross challenged Priest to a match at [[NXT: New Year's Evil (2021)|New Year's Evil]], which Priest accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=December 16, 2020 |title=12/16 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Kyle O'Reilly vs. Pete Dunne for an NXT Title shot at New Year's Evil, Karrion Kross returns to action, Rhea Ripley vs. Toni Storm, Kushida and Leon Ruff vs. Johnny Gargano and Austin Theory |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/16/12-16-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-kyle-oreilly-vs-pete-dunne-for-an-nxt-title-shot-at-new-years-evil-karrion-kross-returns-to-action-rhea-ripley-vs-toni-storm-kushida-and-leo/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At New Year's Evil on January 6, Priest lost to Kross in his final match in NXT.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=January 6, 2021 |title=1/6 NXT TV results: Moore's review of New Year's Evil featuring Finn Balor vs. Kyle O'Reilly for the NXT Title, Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Gonzalez in a Last Woman Standing match, Karrion Kross vs. Damian Priest, Santos Escobar vs. Gran Metalik for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/06/1-6-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-new-years-evil-featuring-finn-balor-vs-kyle-oreilly-for-the-nxt-title-rhea-ripley-vs-raquel-gonzalez-in-a-last-woman-standing-match-karrion-kross-vs-dam/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>
On the December 9 episode of ''NXT'', Priest looked forward to revenge against Theory but was viciously attacked by a returning [[Karrion Kross]] from behind.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=December 9, 2020 |title=12/9 NXT TV results: Moore's review of NXT Champion Finn Balor's opening segment, Ember Moon vs. Raquel Gonzalez, Tommaso Ciampa vs. Cameron Grimes, NXT Takeover WarGames fallout |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/09/12-9-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-nxt-champion-finn-balors-opening-segment-ember-moon-vs-raquel-gonzalez-tommaso-ciampa-vs-cameron-grimes-nxt-takeover-wargames-fallout/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> The following week, Kross challenged Priest to a match at [[NXT: New Year's Evil (2021)|New Year's Evil]], which Priest accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=December 16, 2020 |title=12/16 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Kyle O'Reilly vs. Pete Dunne for an NXT Title shot at New Year's Evil, Karrion Kross returns to action, Rhea Ripley vs. Toni Storm, Kushida and Leon Ruff vs. Johnny Gargano and Austin Theory |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/16/12-16-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-kyle-oreilly-vs-pete-dunne-for-an-nxt-title-shot-at-new-years-evil-karrion-kross-returns-to-action-rhea-ripley-vs-toni-storm-kushida-and-leo/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At New Year's Evil on January 6, Priest lost to Kross in his final match in NXT.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=January 6, 2021 |title=1/6 NXT TV results: Moore's review of New Year's Evil featuring Finn Balor vs. Kyle O'Reilly for the NXT Title, Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Gonzalez in a Last Woman Standing match, Karrion Kross vs. Damian Priest, Santos Escobar vs. Gran Metalik for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/06/1-6-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-new-years-evil-featuring-finn-balor-vs-kyle-oreilly-for-the-nxt-title-rhea-ripley-vs-raquel-gonzalez-in-a-last-woman-standing-match-karrion-kross-vs-dam/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>


====United States Champion (2021&ndash;2022)====
====United States Champion (2021&ndash;2022)====
At the [[Royal Rumble (2021)|Royal Rumble]] pay-per-view on January 31, 2021, Priest entered at #14, eliminating [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Morrison]], [[The Miz]], [[Elias (wrestler)|Elias]] and [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]] before being eliminated by [[Bobby Lashley]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 31, 2021 |title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Universal Championship, Sasha Banks vs. Carmella for the Smackdown Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/31/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-goldberg-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-wwe/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> A day later, Priest made his debut on ''[[Monday Night Raw|Raw]]'' after being introduced by [[Bad Bunny]] during a ''Miz TV'' segment, while defeating Miz later that night.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 1, 2021 |title=2/1 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the night after the Royal Rumble with Edge vs. Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley vs. Riddle for the U.S. Championship, Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin vs. Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik for the Raw Tag Titles, Bad Bunny on Miz TV |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/01/2-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-the-royal-rumble-with-bobby-lashley-vs-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-cedric-alexander-and-shelton-benjamin-vs-lince-dorado-and-gran/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the February 15 episode of ''Raw'', Priest helped Bad Bunny win the [[24/7 Championship]] by knocking out [[Akira Tozawa]], who pinned [[R-Truth]] moments ago.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 15, 2021 |title=2/15 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus vs. AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton vs. The Miz vs. Jeff Hardy in a gauntlet match to enter last in the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/15/2-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-vs-aj-styles-vs-randy-orton-vs-the-miz-vs-jeff-hardy-in-a-gauntlet-match-to-enter-last-in-the-elimination-chamber-match-for/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Priest began a winning streak, defeating the likes of Angel Garza,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 22, 2021 |title=2/22 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review Miz's WWE Championship Celebration, WWE Women's Tag Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler vs. Asuka and Charlotte Flair, U.S. Champion Riddle vs. John Morrison, Elimination Chamber fallout edition |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/22/2-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-mizs-wwe-championship-celebration-wwe-womens-tag-champions-nia-jax-and-shayna-baszler-vs-asuka-and-charlotte-flair-u-s-champion-riddle-vs-john-morr/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Elias (wrestler)|Elias]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 1, 2021 |title=3/1 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review The Miz vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Drew McIntyre returns, the build to WWE Fastlane continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/01/3-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-the-miz-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-drew-mcintyre-returns-the-build-to-wwe-fastlane-continues/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Jaxson Ryker]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 15, 2021 |title=3/15 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin vs. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods for the Raw Tag Titles, Riddle vs. Mustafa Ali for the U.S. Title, Raw Women's Champion Asuka vs. Shayna Baszler in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/15/3-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-cedric-alexander-and-shelton-benjamin-vs-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-for-the-raw-tag-titles-riddle-vs-mustafa-ali-for-the-u-s-title-raw-womens-cha/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the April 5 episode of ''Raw'', Priest and Bad Bunny challenged [[John Morrison and the Miz]] to a tag team match at [[WrestleMania 37]], which they accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 5, 2021 |title=4/5 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the brand's final push for WrestleMania 37 with WWE Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Cedric Alexander in a non-title match, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler vs. Rhea Ripley and Asuka in a non-title match, Drew McIntyre vs. King Corbin |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/05/4-5-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-brands-final-push-for-wrestlemania-37-with-wwe-champion-bobby-lashley-vs-cedric-alexander-in-a-non-title-match-nia-jax-and-shayna-baszler-vs-rhea/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the first night of the event on April 10, Priest and Bad Bunny defeated The Miz and Morrison.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 10, 2021 |title=WrestleMania 37 results: Powell's live review of night one featuring Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs. AJ Styles and Omos for the Raw Tag Titles, Bad Bunny and Damian Priest vs The Miz and John Morrison |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/10/wrestlemania-37-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-featuring-sasha-banks-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-wwe-championship-k/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the ''Raw'' after WrestleMania, The Miz and Morrison challenged Damian Priest to a 2-on-1 handicap match, but despite dominating most of the match, Priest lost due to outside interference by [[Maryse Mizanin|Maryse]], marking his first loss on the main roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 12, 2021 |title=4/12 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the night after WrestleMania 37, Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship, Miz TV with Maryse, Firefly Funhouse, new broadcast team, new venue |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/12/4-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-wrestlemania-37-rhea-ripley-vs-asuka-for-the-raw-womens-championship-miz-tv-with-maryse-firefly-funhouse-new-broadcast-team-new-v/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> They continued their feud, which set up a [[lumberjack match|Zombie Lumberjack match]] (as part of a promotional tie-in for the 2021 [[zombie film]] ''[[Army of the Dead]]'') between The Miz and Priest at [[WrestleMania Backlash]] on May 16 that Priest won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 16, 2021 |title=WWE WrestleMania Backlash results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Cesaro for the WWE Universal Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman for the WWE Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair for the Raw Women's Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley for the Smackdown Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/16/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-cesaro-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-wwe-championship/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Briefly after, he took time off due to a back injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=June 23, 2021 |title=Damian Priest Off Television Due To Undisclosed Reasons |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-damian-priest-sidelined-back-injury |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=Fightful}}</ref>
At the [[Royal Rumble (2021)|Royal Rumble]] pay-per-view on January 31, 2021, Priest entered at #14, eliminating [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Morrison]], [[The Miz]], [[Elias (wrestler)|Elias]] and [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]] before being eliminated by [[Bobby Lashley]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 31, 2021 |title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Universal Championship, Sasha Banks vs. Carmella for the Smackdown Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/31/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-goldberg-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-wwe/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> A day later, Priest made his debut on ''[[Monday Night Raw|Raw]]'' after being introduced by [[Bad Bunny]] during a ''Miz TV'' segment, while defeating Miz later that night.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 1, 2021 |title=2/1 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the night after the Royal Rumble with Edge vs. Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley vs. Riddle for the U.S. Championship, Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin vs. Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik for the Raw Tag Titles, Bad Bunny on Miz TV |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/01/2-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-the-royal-rumble-with-bobby-lashley-vs-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-cedric-alexander-and-shelton-benjamin-vs-lince-dorado-and-gran/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the February 15 episode of ''Raw'', Priest helped Bad Bunny win the [[24/7 Championship]] by knocking out [[Akira Tozawa]], who pinned [[R-Truth]] moments ago.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 15, 2021 |title=2/15 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus vs. AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton vs. The Miz vs. Jeff Hardy in a gauntlet match to enter last in the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/15/2-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-vs-aj-styles-vs-randy-orton-vs-the-miz-vs-jeff-hardy-in-a-gauntlet-match-to-enter-last-in-the-elimination-chamber-match-for/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Priest began a winning streak, defeating the likes of Angel Garza,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 22, 2021 |title=2/22 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review Miz's WWE Championship Celebration, WWE Women's Tag Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler vs. Asuka and Charlotte Flair, U.S. Champion Riddle vs. John Morrison, Elimination Chamber fallout edition |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/22/2-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-mizs-wwe-championship-celebration-wwe-womens-tag-champions-nia-jax-and-shayna-baszler-vs-asuka-and-charlotte-flair-u-s-champion-riddle-vs-john-morr/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Elias (wrestler)|Elias]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 1, 2021 |title=3/1 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review The Miz vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Drew McIntyre returns, the build to WWE Fastlane continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/01/3-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-the-miz-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-drew-mcintyre-returns-the-build-to-wwe-fastlane-continues/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Jaxson Ryker]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 15, 2021 |title=3/15 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin vs. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods for the Raw Tag Titles, Riddle vs. Mustafa Ali for the U.S. Title, Raw Women's Champion Asuka vs. Shayna Baszler in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/15/3-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-cedric-alexander-and-shelton-benjamin-vs-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-for-the-raw-tag-titles-riddle-vs-mustafa-ali-for-the-u-s-title-raw-womens-cha/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the April 5 episode of ''Raw'', Priest and Bad Bunny challenged [[John Morrison and the Miz]] to a tag team match at [[WrestleMania 37]], which they accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 5, 2021 |title=4/5 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the brand's final push for WrestleMania 37 with WWE Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Cedric Alexander in a non-title match, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler vs. Rhea Ripley and Asuka in a non-title match, Drew McIntyre vs. King Corbin |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/05/4-5-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-brands-final-push-for-wrestlemania-37-with-wwe-champion-bobby-lashley-vs-cedric-alexander-in-a-non-title-match-nia-jax-and-shayna-baszler-vs-rhea/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the first night of the event on April 10, Priest and Bad Bunny defeated The Miz and Morrison.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 10, 2021 |title=WrestleMania 37 results: Powell's live review of night one featuring Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs. AJ Styles and Omos for the Raw Tag Titles, Bad Bunny and Damian Priest vs The Miz and John Morrison |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/10/wrestlemania-37-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-featuring-sasha-banks-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-wwe-championship-k/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the ''Raw'' after WrestleMania, The Miz and Morrison challenged Damian Priest to a 2-on-1 handicap match, but despite dominating most of the match, Priest lost due to outside interference by [[Maryse Mizanin|Maryse]], marking his first loss on the main roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 12, 2021 |title=4/12 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the night after WrestleMania 37, Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship, Miz TV with Maryse, Firefly Funhouse, new broadcast team, new venue |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/12/4-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-wrestlemania-37-rhea-ripley-vs-asuka-for-the-raw-womens-championship-miz-tv-with-maryse-firefly-funhouse-new-broadcast-team-new-v/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> They continued their feud, which set up a [[lumberjack match|Zombie Lumberjack match]] (as part of a promotional tie-in for the 2021 [[zombie film]] ''[[Army of the Dead]]'') between The Miz and Priest at [[WrestleMania Backlash]] on May 16 Priest won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 16, 2021 |title=WWE WrestleMania Backlash results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Cesaro for the WWE Universal Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman for the WWE Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair for the Raw Women's Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley for the Smackdown Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/16/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-cesaro-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-wwe-championship/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Briefly after, he took time off due to a back injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=June 23, 2021 |title=Damian Priest Off Television Due To Undisclosed Reasons |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-damian-priest-sidelined-back-injury |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=Fightful}}</ref>


On the July 12 episode of ''Raw'', Priest returned to save [[Humberto Carrillo]] from attack by [[Sheamus]], the reigning [[List of WWE United States Champions#Reigns|United States Champion]] after their title match, thus starting a rivalry between Priest and Sheamus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 12, 2021 |title=7/12 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. Xavier Woods in a non-title match, Sheamus vs. Humberto Carrillo for the U.S. Title, Asuka vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Naomi vs. Nikki ASH in a four-way, John Morrison vs. Ricochet in a Falls Count Anywhere match, Erik vs. Omos, Ivar vs. AJ Styles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/12/7-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-xavier-woods-in-a-non-title-match-sheamus-vs-humberto-carrillo-for-the-u-s-title-asuka-vs-alexa-bliss-vs-naomi-vs-nikki-ash/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Priest challenged Sheamus to a match at [[SummerSlam (2021)|SummerSlam]] for the title on the August 9 episode of ''Raw'', which Sheamus accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 9, 2021 |title=8/9 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the build to SummerSlam featuring Randy Orton's return, Bobby Lashley and MVP commenting on Goldberg, Charlotte Flair addressing her loss to Nikki ASH |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/09/8-9-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-build-to-summerslam-featuring-randy-ortons-return-bobby-lashley-and-mvp-commenting-on-goldberg-charlotte-flair-addressing-her-loss-to-nikki-ash/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At SummerSlam on August 21, Priest defeated Sheamus to win the United States Championship for the first time in his career.<ref name="SSlam2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. John Cena for the WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, Edge vs. Seth Rollins, Nikki ASH vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/21/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-john-cena-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-sasha-banks-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-gold/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 21, 2021|access-date=August 21, 2021}}</ref> On the August 30 episode of ''Raw'', he retained the title against Sheamus and [[Drew McIntyre]] in a triple threat match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 30, 2021 |title=8/30 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Randy Orton and Riddle vs. Bobby Lashley and MVP for the Raw Tag Titles, Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus in a Triple Threat for the U.S. Championship, The Miz vs. John Morrison, Eva Marie vs. Doudrop |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/30/8-30-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-bobby-lashley-and-mvp-for-the-raw-tag-titles-damien-priest-vs-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-u-s-cham/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the September 6 episode of ''Raw'', Sheamus defeated McIntyre to earn his rematch against Priest at [[Extreme Rules (2021)|Extreme Rules]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 6, 2021 |title=9/6 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship, Tag Team Turmoil for a Raw Tag Title shot, Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus for a U.S. Title shot, Natalya and Tamina vs. Rhea Ripley and Nikki ASH in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/06/9-6-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-charlotte-flair-vs-nia-jax-for-the-raw-womens-championship-tag-team-turmoil-for-a-raw-tag-title-shot-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-for-a-u-s-title-shot/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Priest retained the title against [[Jeff Hardy]] on the September 13 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 13, 2021 |title=9/13 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship following Big E's threat to cash in the MITB contract, Damian Priest vs. Jeff Hardy for the U.S. Title, Raw Women's Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Shayna Baszler in a non-title match, Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/13/9-13-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-randy-orton-for-the-wwe-championship-following-big-es-threat-to-cash-in-the-mitb-contract-damian-priest-vs-jeff-hardy-for-the-u-s/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At Extreme Rules on September 26, Priest retained the title in a triple threat match against Sheamus and Hardy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 26, 2021 |title=WWE Extreme Rules results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. "The Demon" Finn Balor in an Extreme Rules match for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair for the Smackdown Women's Championship, The Usos vs. The Street Profits for the Smackdown Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/26/wwe-extreme-rules-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-the-demon-finn-balor-in-an-extreme-rules-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-w/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Priest retained the title against Sheamus in a no disqualification, no countout match, ending their feud.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 27, 2021 |title=9/27 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Big E vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Charlotte Flair's open challenge for the Raw Women's Championship, Damian Priest vs. Sheamus in a No DQ, No Count-Out match for the U.S. Title, Riddle vs. AJ Styles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/27/9-27-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-big-e-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-charlotte-flairs-open-challenge-for-the-raw-womens-championship-damian-priest-vs-sheamus-in-a-no/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>
On the July 12 episode of ''Raw'', Priest returned to save [[Humberto Carrillo]] from attack by [[Sheamus]], the reigning [[List of WWE United States Champions#Reigns|United States Champion]] after their title match, thus starting a rivalry between Priest and Sheamus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 12, 2021 |title=7/12 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. Xavier Woods in a non-title match, Sheamus vs. Humberto Carrillo for the U.S. Title, Asuka vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Naomi vs. Nikki ASH in a four-way, John Morrison vs. Ricochet in a Falls Count Anywhere match, Erik vs. Omos, Ivar vs. AJ Styles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/12/7-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-xavier-woods-in-a-non-title-match-sheamus-vs-humberto-carrillo-for-the-u-s-title-asuka-vs-alexa-bliss-vs-naomi-vs-nikki-ash/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Priest challenged Sheamus to a match at [[SummerSlam (2021)|SummerSlam]] for the title on the August 9 episode of ''Raw'', which Sheamus accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 9, 2021 |title=8/9 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the build to SummerSlam featuring Randy Orton's return, Bobby Lashley and MVP commenting on Goldberg, Charlotte Flair addressing her loss to Nikki ASH |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/09/8-9-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-build-to-summerslam-featuring-randy-ortons-return-bobby-lashley-and-mvp-commenting-on-goldberg-charlotte-flair-addressing-her-loss-to-nikki-ash/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At SummerSlam on August 21, Priest defeated Sheamus to win the United States Championship for the first time in his career.<ref name="SSlam2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. John Cena for the WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, Edge vs. Seth Rollins, Nikki ASH vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/21/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-john-cena-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-sasha-banks-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-gold/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 21, 2021|access-date=August 21, 2021}}</ref> On the August 30 episode of ''Raw'', he retained the title against Sheamus and [[Drew McIntyre]] in a triple threat match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 30, 2021 |title=8/30 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Randy Orton and Riddle vs. Bobby Lashley and MVP for the Raw Tag Titles, Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus in a Triple Threat for the U.S. Championship, The Miz vs. John Morrison, Eva Marie vs. Doudrop |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/30/8-30-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-bobby-lashley-and-mvp-for-the-raw-tag-titles-damien-priest-vs-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-u-s-cham/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the September 6 episode of ''Raw'', Sheamus defeated McIntyre to earn his rematch against Priest at [[Extreme Rules (2021)|Extreme Rules]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 6, 2021 |title=9/6 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship, Tag Team Turmoil for a Raw Tag Title shot, Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus for a U.S. Title shot, Natalya and Tamina vs. Rhea Ripley and Nikki ASH in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/06/9-6-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-charlotte-flair-vs-nia-jax-for-the-raw-womens-championship-tag-team-turmoil-for-a-raw-tag-title-shot-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-for-a-u-s-title-shot/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Priest retained the title against [[Jeff Hardy]] on the September 13 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 13, 2021 |title=9/13 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship following Big E's threat to cash in the MITB contract, Damian Priest vs. Jeff Hardy for the U.S. Title, Raw Women's Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Shayna Baszler in a non-title match, Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/13/9-13-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-randy-orton-for-the-wwe-championship-following-big-es-threat-to-cash-in-the-mitb-contract-damian-priest-vs-jeff-hardy-for-the-u-s/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At Extreme Rules on September 26, Priest retained the title in a triple-threat match against Sheamus and Hardy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 26, 2021 |title=WWE Extreme Rules results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. "The Demon" Finn Balor in an Extreme Rules match for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair for the Smackdown Women's Championship, The Usos vs. The Street Profits for the Smackdown Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/26/wwe-extreme-rules-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-the-demon-finn-balor-in-an-extreme-rules-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-w/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Priest retained the title against Sheamus in a no-disqualification, no count-out match, ending their feud.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 27, 2021 |title=9/27 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Big E vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Charlotte Flair's open challenge for the Raw Women's Championship, Damian Priest vs. Sheamus in a No DQ, No Count-Out match for the U.S. Title, Riddle vs. AJ Styles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/27/9-27-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-big-e-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-charlotte-flairs-open-challenge-for-the-raw-womens-championship-damian-priest-vs-sheamus-in-a-no/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>


On the October 25 episode of ''Raw'', with a new, revamped character, he defeated [[Dijak (wrestler)|T-Bar]] when the latter threw a chair at the former outside the ring; as a result, Priest viciously attacked T-Bar, turning himself into a [[Tweener (professional wrestling)|tweener]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 25, 2021 |title=10/25 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the "season premiere" with the new post draft roster, fallout from WWE Crown Jewel |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/25/10-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-season-premiere-with-the-new-post-draft-roster-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2021)|Survivor Series]] on November 21, Priest lost to [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Champion]] [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] by disqualification in a champion vs. champion match after his ally [[Rick Boogs]] repeatedly distracted Priest, despite the latter warning the former not to do it. After another distraction, Priest attacked both Nakamura and Boogs, thus losing the match by disqualification, making it his second loss on the main roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WWE Survivor Series: Damian Priest vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (Kickoff Pre-show)|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/11/wwe-survivor-series-damian-priest-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-kickoff-pre-show/|access-date=November 22, 2021|website=Wrestling Inc.|date=November 21, 2021 |language=en-us}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', he retained the title against Sami Zayn,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 22, 2021 |title=11/22 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the Vince McMahon Cleopatra Egg whodunnit, Bobby Lahsley vs. Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio in a handicap match, Rhea Ripley and Nikki ASH vs. Queen Zelina and Carmella for the WWE Women's Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/22/11-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-vince-mcmahon-cleopatra-egg-whodunnit-bobby-lahsley-vs-rey-mysterio-and-dominik-mysterio-in-a-handicap-match-rhea-ripley-and-nikki-ash-vs-queen/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> and against Apollo Crews,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 29, 2021 |title=11/29 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Edge's return, WWE Champion Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a non-title match, Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins, RKBro vs. Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler for the Raw Tag Titles, Damian Priest vs. Apollo Crews for the U.S. Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/29/11-29-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edges-return-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-non-title-match-finn-balor-vs-seth-rollins-rkbro-vs-robert-roode-and-dolph-ziggler-for-the-r/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Robert Roode,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 6, 2021 |title=12/6 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan for the Raw Women's Championship, WWE Champion Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a non-title steel cage match, Edge appears on Miz TV |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/06/12-6-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-raw-womens-championship-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-non-title-steel-cage-match-edge-appears-on/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> and Dolph Ziggler in the following weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 3, 2022 |title=1/3 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar's first appearance as the new WWE Champion, Big E vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins in a four-way for a shot at the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Dolph Ziggler for the U.S. Title, AJ Styles vs. Omos |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/03/1-3-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnars-first-appearance-as-the-new-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-four-way-for-a-shot-at-the-wwe-cha/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>
On the October 25 episode of ''Raw'', with a new, revamped character, he defeated [[Dijak (wrestler)|T-Bar]] when the latter threw a chair at the former outside the ring; as a result, Priest viciously attacked T-Bar, turning himself into a [[Tweener (professional wrestling)|tweener]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 25, 2021 |title=10/25 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the "season premiere" with the new post draft roster, fallout from WWE Crown Jewel |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/25/10-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-season-premiere-with-the-new-post-draft-roster-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2021)|Survivor Series]] on November 21, Priest lost to [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Champion]] [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] by disqualification in a champion vs. champion match after his ally [[Rick Boogs]] repeatedly distracted Priest, despite the latter warning the former not to do it. After another distraction, Priest attacked both Nakamura and Boogs, thus losing the match by disqualification, making it his second loss on the main roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WWE Survivor Series: Damian Priest vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (Kickoff Pre-show)|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/11/wwe-survivor-series-damian-priest-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-kickoff-pre-show/|access-date=November 22, 2021|website=Wrestling Inc.|date=November 21, 2021 |language=en-us}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', he retained the title against Sami Zayn,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 22, 2021 |title=11/22 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the Vince McMahon Cleopatra Egg whodunnit, Bobby Lahsley vs. Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio in a handicap match, Rhea Ripley and Nikki ASH vs. Queen Zelina and Carmella for the WWE Women's Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/22/11-22-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-vince-mcmahon-cleopatra-egg-whodunnit-bobby-lahsley-vs-rey-mysterio-and-dominik-mysterio-in-a-handicap-match-rhea-ripley-and-nikki-ash-vs-queen/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> and against Apollo Crews,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 29, 2021 |title=11/29 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Edge's return, WWE Champion Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a non-title match, Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins, RKBro vs. Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler for the Raw Tag Titles, Damian Priest vs. Apollo Crews for the U.S. Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/29/11-29-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edges-return-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-non-title-match-finn-balor-vs-seth-rollins-rkbro-vs-robert-roode-and-dolph-ziggler-for-the-r/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Robert Roode,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 6, 2021 |title=12/6 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan for the Raw Women's Championship, WWE Champion Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a non-title steel cage match, Edge appears on Miz TV |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/06/12-6-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-raw-womens-championship-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-non-title-steel-cage-match-edge-appears-on/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> and Dolph Ziggler in the following weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 3, 2022 |title=1/3 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar's first appearance as the new WWE Champion, Big E vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins in a four-way for a shot at the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Dolph Ziggler for the U.S. Title, AJ Styles vs. Omos |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/03/1-3-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnars-first-appearance-as-the-new-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-four-way-for-a-shot-at-the-wwe-cha/ |access-date=September 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>
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[[File:Finn Bálor - WWE Live Birmingham April 2023.jpg|thumb|300px|Priest (right) joined [[The Judgment Day]] in April 2022.]]
[[File:Finn Bálor - WWE Live Birmingham April 2023.jpg|thumb|300px|Priest (right) joined [[The Judgment Day]] in April 2022.]]
On the second night of [[WrestleMania 38]] on April 3, Priest distracted AJ Styles during his match against [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]], causing Styles to lose the match. After the match, Edge celebrated his victory with Priest, starting an alliance between the two.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Andy H. |date=April 4, 2022 |title=Edge's New WWE Heel Stable Begins At WrestleMania 38 |url=https://whatculture.com/wwe/edges-new-wwe-heel-stable-begins-at-wrestlemania-38 |access-date=April 4, 2022 |website=WhatCulture.com |language=en}}</ref> On the April 25 episode of ''Raw'', Edge and Priest were dubbed [[The Judgment Day]], after which, Priest defeated Bálor in a singles match.<ref name="Raw04252022">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=April 25, 2022|title=4/25 WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Keller's report on return of Becky Lynch, Belair vs. Deville, Randy Orton Appreciation Night|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/04/25/4-25-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-return-of-becky-lynch-belair-vs-deville-randy-orton-appreciation-night/|url-status=live|access-date=April 25, 2022|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=April 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426091655/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/04/25/4-25-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-return-of-becky-lynch-belair-vs-deville-randy-orton-appreciation-night/}}</ref> At [[Hell in a Cell (2022)|Hell in a Cell]] on June 5, The Judgment Day (Edge, Priest and [[Rhea Ripley]]) defeated Styles, Finn Bálor, and [[Liv Morgan]] in a [[Six-man tag team match|six-person mixed tag team match]].<ref name="HIAC2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Hell in a Cell results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins in a HIAC match, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Title, Theory vs. Mustafa Ali for the U.S. Title, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos and MVP in a handicap match, Kevin Owens vs. Ezekiel, Judgment Day vs. AJ Styles, Finn Balor, and Liv Morgan|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/05/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-hiac-match-bianca-belair-vs-asuka-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-raw-womens-title-theory-vs-mustafa-ali-for-the-u/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 5, 2022|access-date=June 5, 2022}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Edge introduced Bálor as the newest member of The Judgment Day. However, Bálor, Priest and Ripley suddenly attacked Edge, kicking him out of the stable.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-and-grades-seth-rollins-blindsides-cody-rhodes-with-brutal-attack/live/|title=WWE Raw results, recap and grades: Seth Rollins blindsides Cody Rhodes with brutal attack|date=June 6, 2022|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|work=[[CBS Sports]]|access-date=June 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607045312/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-and-grades-seth-rollins-blindsides-cody-rhodes-with-brutal-attack/live/|archive-date=June 7, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The Judgment Day then began a feud with the [[Mysterios]] ([[Rey Mysterio|Rey]] and [[Dominik Mysterio|Dominik]]) in an attempt to recruit Dominik into their ranks. At [[SummerSlam (2022)|SummerSlam]] on July 30, Priest and Bálor were defeated by the Mysterios following interference from a returning Edge.<ref name="SSlam2022">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=2022 WWE SummerSlam results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns outlasts Brock Lesnar in chaotic main event|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2022-wwe-summerslam-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-outlasts-brock-lesnar-in-chaotic-main-event/live/|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=July 30, 2022|access-date=July 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731043551/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2022-wwe-summerslam-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-outlasts-brock-lesnar-in-chaotic-main-event/live/|archive-date=July 31, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[WWE Clash at the Castle|Clash at the Castle]], Priest and Bálor lost to Edge and Rey Mysterio in a tag team match, where Dominik turned heel on both of them to join The Judgment Day.<ref name="ClashCastle">{{cite web|last=McGuire|first=Colin|title=WWE Clash at the Castle results: McGuire's review of Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Gunther vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Title, Liv Morgan vs. Shayna Baszler for the Smackdown Women's Title, Seth Rollins vs. Riddle, Bianca Belair, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Dakota Kai|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/03/wwe-clash-at-the-castle-results-mcguires-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-gunther-vs-sheamus-for-the-intercontinental-title-liv-morgan-vs-s/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 3, 2022|access-date=September 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903220011/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/03/wwe-clash-at-the-castle-results-mcguires-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-gunther-vs-sheamus-for-the-intercontinental-title-liv-morgan-vs-s/|archive-date=September 3, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Raw09052022">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=9/5 WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Keller's report on Lashey vs. Miz in a cage, Edge responds to Dominik turning on his dad, Clash at Castle fallout|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/09/05/9-5-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-lashey-vs-miz-in-a-cage-edge-responds-to-dominik-turning-on-his-dad-clash-at-castle-fallout/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 5, 2022|access-date=September 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906035844/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/09/05/9-5-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-lashey-vs-miz-in-a-cage-edge-responds-to-dominik-turning-on-his-dad-clash-at-castle-fallout/|archive-date=September 6, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 5, at [[Crown Jewel (2022)|Crown Jewel]], Priest, Bálor, and Dominik defeated [[The O.C. (professional wrestling)|The O.C.]] (Styles, [[Doc Gallows|Luke Gallows]], and [[Karl Anderson]]) in a six-man tag team match after interference from Ripley.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 5, 2022 |title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley in a Last Woman Standing match for the Raw Women's Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Omos, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a cage match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/05/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-logan-paul-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-a-last-wom/ |access-date=November 8, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the November 28 episode of ''Raw'', The Judgment Day defeated The O.C in an eight-person mixed tag team match to end their feud.<ref name="Raw11282022">{{cite news|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=11/28 WWE Monday Night Raw results: Keller's report on Miz vs. Dexter Lumis, Becky Lynch speaks, Street Profits vs. Gable & Otis, Survivor Series fallout|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/11/28/11-28-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-miz-vs-dexter-lumis-becky-lynch-speaks-street-profits-vs-gable-otis-survivor-series-fallout/|access-date=April 24, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 28, 2022}}</ref>
On the second night of [[WrestleMania 38]] on April 3, Priest distracted AJ Styles during his match against [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]], causing Styles to lose the match. After the match, Edge celebrated his victory with Priest, starting an alliance between the two.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Andy H. |date=April 4, 2022 |title=Edge's New WWE Heel Stable Begins At WrestleMania 38 |url=https://whatculture.com/wwe/edges-new-wwe-heel-stable-begins-at-wrestlemania-38 |access-date=April 4, 2022 |website=WhatCulture.com |language=en}}</ref> On the April 25 episode of ''Raw'', Edge and Priest were dubbed [[The Judgment Day]], after which, Priest defeated Bálor in a singles match.<ref name="Raw04252022">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=April 25, 2022|title=4/25 WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Keller's report on return of Becky Lynch, Belair vs. Deville, Randy Orton Appreciation Night|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/04/25/4-25-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-return-of-becky-lynch-belair-vs-deville-randy-orton-appreciation-night/|url-status=live|access-date=April 25, 2022|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=April 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426091655/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/04/25/4-25-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-return-of-becky-lynch-belair-vs-deville-randy-orton-appreciation-night/}}</ref> At [[Hell in a Cell (2022)|Hell in a Cell]] on June 5, The Judgment Day (Edge, Priest and [[Rhea Ripley]]) defeated Styles, Finn Bálor, and [[Liv Morgan]] in a [[Six-man tag team match|six-person mixed tag team match]].<ref name="HIAC2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Hell in a Cell results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins in a HIAC match, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Title, Theory vs. Mustafa Ali for the U.S. Title, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos and MVP in a handicap match, Kevin Owens vs. Ezekiel, Judgment Day vs. AJ Styles, Finn Balor, and Liv Morgan|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/05/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-hiac-match-bianca-belair-vs-asuka-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-raw-womens-title-theory-vs-mustafa-ali-for-the-u/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 5, 2022|access-date=June 5, 2022}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Edge introduced Bálor as the newest member of The Judgment Day. However, Bálor, Priest and Ripley suddenly attacked Edge, kicking him out of the stable.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-and-grades-seth-rollins-blindsides-cody-rhodes-with-brutal-attack/live/|title=WWE Raw results, recap and grades: Seth Rollins blindsides Cody Rhodes with brutal attack|date=June 6, 2022|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|work=[[CBS Sports]]|access-date=June 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607045312/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-and-grades-seth-rollins-blindsides-cody-rhodes-with-brutal-attack/live/|archive-date=June 7, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The Judgment Day then began a feud with the [[Mysterios]] ([[Rey Mysterio|Rey]] and [[Dominik Mysterio|Dominik]]) in an attempt to recruit Dominik into their ranks. At [[SummerSlam (2022)|SummerSlam]] on July 30, Priest and Bálor were defeated by the Mysterios following interference from a returning Edge.<ref name="SSlam2022">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=2022 WWE SummerSlam results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns outlasts Brock Lesnar in chaotic main event|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2022-wwe-summerslam-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-outlasts-brock-lesnar-in-chaotic-main-event/live/|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=July 30, 2022|access-date=July 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731043551/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2022-wwe-summerslam-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-outlasts-brock-lesnar-in-chaotic-main-event/live/|archive-date=July 31, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[WWE Clash at the Castle|Clash at the Castle]], Priest and Bálor lost to Edge and Rey Mysterio in a tag team match, where Dominik turned heel on both of them to join The Judgment Day.<ref name="ClashCastle">{{cite web|last=McGuire|first=Colin|title=WWE Clash at the Castle results: McGuire's review of Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Gunther vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Title, Liv Morgan vs. Shayna Baszler for the Smackdown Women's Title, Seth Rollins vs. Riddle, Bianca Belair, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Dakota Kai|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/03/wwe-clash-at-the-castle-results-mcguires-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-gunther-vs-sheamus-for-the-intercontinental-title-liv-morgan-vs-s/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 3, 2022|access-date=September 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903220011/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/03/wwe-clash-at-the-castle-results-mcguires-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-gunther-vs-sheamus-for-the-intercontinental-title-liv-morgan-vs-s/|archive-date=September 3, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Raw09052022">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=9/5 WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Keller's report on Lashey vs. Miz in a cage, Edge responds to Dominik turning on his dad, Clash at Castle fallout|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/09/05/9-5-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-lashey-vs-miz-in-a-cage-edge-responds-to-dominik-turning-on-his-dad-clash-at-castle-fallout/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 5, 2022|access-date=September 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906035844/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/09/05/9-5-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-lashey-vs-miz-in-a-cage-edge-responds-to-dominik-turning-on-his-dad-clash-at-castle-fallout/|archive-date=September 6, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 5, at [[Crown Jewel (2022)|Crown Jewel]], Priest, Bálor, and Dominik defeated [[The O.C. (professional wrestling)|The O.C.]] (Styles, [[Doc Gallows|Luke Gallows]], and [[Karl Anderson]]) in a six-man tag team match after interference from Ripley.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 5, 2022 |title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley in a Last Woman Standing match for the Raw Women's Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Omos, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a cage match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/05/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-logan-paul-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-a-last-wom/ |access-date=November 8, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the November 28 episode of ''Raw'', The Judgment Day defeated The O.C. in an eight-person mixed tag team match to end their feud.<ref name="Raw11282022">{{cite news|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=11/28 WWE Monday Night Raw results: Keller's report on Miz vs. Dexter Lumis, Becky Lynch speaks, Street Profits vs. Gable & Otis, Survivor Series fallout|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/11/28/11-28-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-miz-vs-dexter-lumis-becky-lynch-speaks-street-profits-vs-gable-otis-survivor-series-fallout/|access-date=April 24, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 28, 2022}}</ref>


On the January 9, 2023, episode of ''Raw'', Priest, Bálor and Dominik won a tag team [[Gauntlet match|turmoil match]] for a [[Raw Tag Team Championship]] opportunity against [[The Usos]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Raw results, Jan. 9, 2023: The Judgment Day survive Tag Team Turmoil! |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2023-01-09 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=[[WWE]] |language=en}}</ref> At ''[[WWE Raw is XXX|Raw is XXX]]'' on January 23, The Usos successfully defended the championship against Priest and Dominik despite Jimmy Uso's injury, with Sami Zayn taking Jimmy's place.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 23, 2023 |title=1/23 WWE Raw XXX results: Powell's live review of Austin Theory vs. Bobby Lashley in a No DQ match for the U.S. Title, The Usos vs. Dominik Mysterio and Damian Priest for the Raw Tag Team Titles, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley in a cage match, Sami Zay goes to Tribal Court, legends return, the brand's final push for the Royal Rumble |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/23/1-23-wwe-raw-xxx-results-powells-live-review-of-austin-theory-vs-bobby-lashley-in-a-no-dq-match-for-the-u-s-title-the-usos-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-damian-priest-for-the-raw-tag-team-titles-bec/ |access-date=January 24, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|Royal Rumble]] on January 28, Priest entered the Royal Rumble match at #22 and although he and Balor were eliminated by the returning Edge, they eliminated him as a result with help from Dominik afterwards.<ref name="RR2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship, Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight in a Pitch Black match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 28, 2023|access-date=January 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129095535/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/|archive-date=January 29, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On the February 6 episode of ''Raw'', Priest defeated [[Angelo Dawkins]] to qualify for the [[Elimination Chamber match]] for the United States Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=2/6 WWE Monday Night Raw results: Keller's report on Bayley vs. Becky Lynch in a cage, Elias vs. Ford in EC Qualifier, Michin vs. Carmella vs. LeRae vs. Niven, Lesnar appears|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/02/06/2-6-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-bayley-vs-becky-lynch-in-a-cage-elias-vs-ford-in-ec-qualifier-michin-vs-carmella-vs-lerae-vs-niven-lesnar-appears/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 6, 2023|access-date=February 7, 2023}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2023)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 18, Priest failed to win the title inside the namesake structure.<ref name="EC2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, two Elimination Chamber matches, Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/18/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-sami-zayn-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-two-elimination-chamber-matches-edg/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 18, 2023|access-date=February 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226003446/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/18/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-sami-zayn-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-two-elimination-chamber-matches-edg/|archive-date=February 26, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
On the January 9, 2023, episode of ''Raw'', Priest, Bálor and Dominik won a tag team [[Gauntlet match|turmoil match]] for a [[Raw Tag Team Championship]] opportunity against [[The Usos]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Raw results, Jan. 9, 2023: The Judgment Day survive Tag Team Turmoil! |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2023-01-09 |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=[[WWE]] |language=en}}</ref> At ''[[WWE Raw is XXX|Raw is XXX]]'' on January 23, The Usos successfully defended the championship against Priest and Dominik despite Jimmy Uso's injury, with Sami Zayn taking Jimmy's place.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 23, 2023 |title=1/23 WWE Raw XXX results: Powell's live review of Austin Theory vs. Bobby Lashley in a No DQ match for the U.S. Title, The Usos vs. Dominik Mysterio and Damian Priest for the Raw Tag Team Titles, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley in a cage match, Sami Zay goes to Tribal Court, legends return, the brand's final push for the Royal Rumble |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/23/1-23-wwe-raw-xxx-results-powells-live-review-of-austin-theory-vs-bobby-lashley-in-a-no-dq-match-for-the-u-s-title-the-usos-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-damian-priest-for-the-raw-tag-team-titles-bec/ |access-date=January 24, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|Royal Rumble]] on January 28, Priest entered the Royal Rumble match at #22 and although he and Balor were eliminated by the returning Edge, they eliminated him as a result with help from Dominik afterwards.<ref name="RR2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship, Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight in a Pitch Black match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 28, 2023|access-date=January 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129095535/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/|archive-date=January 29, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On the February 6 episode of ''Raw'', Priest defeated [[Angelo Dawkins]] to qualify for the [[Elimination Chamber match]] for the United States Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=2/6 WWE Monday Night Raw results: Keller's report on Bayley vs. Becky Lynch in a cage, Elias vs. Ford in EC Qualifier, Michin vs. Carmella vs. LeRae vs. Niven, Lesnar appears|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/02/06/2-6-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-bayley-vs-becky-lynch-in-a-cage-elias-vs-ford-in-ec-qualifier-michin-vs-carmella-vs-lerae-vs-niven-lesnar-appears/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 6, 2023|access-date=February 7, 2023}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2023)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 18, Priest failed to win the title inside the namesake structure.<ref name="EC2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, two Elimination Chamber matches, Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/18/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-sami-zayn-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-two-elimination-chamber-matches-edg/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 18, 2023|access-date=February 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226003446/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/18/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-sami-zayn-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-two-elimination-chamber-matches-edg/|archive-date=February 26, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
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Martinez is known to have a deep voice, which has helped him in his promos to maintain the menacing, dark character while working as Punishment Martinez in Ring of Honor.<ref>{{Citation|title=Punishment Martinez On His Path of Destruction to the ROH World Championship|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9diI7bQyIY|language=en|access-date=2020-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08avTkLgRMA|access-date=2020-06-15|website=youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Upton|first=Felix|date=2019-06-15|title=NXT Superstar Seemingly Calls Out The Undertaker|url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2019/06/25/nxt-superstar-seemingly-calls-out-the-undertaker/|access-date=2020-06-15|website=Ringside News|language=en-US}}</ref> In [[WWE]], "Damian Priest" was previously intended to be a similar, but darker, more intense character than the characters that Martinez has represented previously in other promotions,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Punishment Martínez will now be known as Damian Priest on NXT|url=https://en.superluchas.com/punishment-martinez-sera-conocido-ahora-como-damien-priest-en-nxt/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=en.superluchas.com|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref> however, his character gradually evolved and developed a more [[machismo]], rockstar-like attitude that pursues more fame, recognition and success, and the character is further emphasized by portraying bars, parties and women frequently with him in backstage segments. Therefore, he has been referred to as "The Archer of Infamy".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Why did Damian Priest attack Pete Dunne?: WWE NXT, Oct. 9, 2019 - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWUHTLGmGiU|access-date=2020-11-03|website=youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Why Damian Priest jumped into that hot tub: WWE After the Bell, Sept. 3, 2020 - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc1l7ihEG6w|access-date=2020-11-03|website=youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Upton|first=Felix|title=Damian Priest Talks Triple H Pushing For Him To Be Himself On WWE NXT|url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2020/10/21/damian-priest-talks-triple-h-pushing-for-him-to-be-himself-on-wwe-nxt/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Ringside News|date=October 21, 2020|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Satin|first=Ryan|date=2020-08-26|title=Q&A With Damian Priest: Winning North American Title, Advice from Edge and More|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/damian-priest-interview-nxt-north-american-title/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet {{!}} Insider Wrestling News and Reports|language=en-US}}</ref>
Martinez is known to have a deep voice, which has helped him in his promos to maintain the menacing, dark character while working as Punishment Martinez in Ring of Honor.<ref>{{Citation|title=Punishment Martinez On His Path of Destruction to the ROH World Championship|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9diI7bQyIY|language=en|access-date=2020-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08avTkLgRMA|access-date=2020-06-15|website=youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Upton|first=Felix|date=2019-06-15|title=NXT Superstar Seemingly Calls Out The Undertaker|url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2019/06/25/nxt-superstar-seemingly-calls-out-the-undertaker/|access-date=2020-06-15|website=Ringside News|language=en-US}}</ref> In [[WWE]], "Damian Priest" was previously intended to be a similar, but darker, more intense character than the characters that Martinez has represented previously in other promotions,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Punishment Martínez will now be known as Damian Priest on NXT|url=https://en.superluchas.com/punishment-martinez-sera-conocido-ahora-como-damien-priest-en-nxt/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=en.superluchas.com|date=April 16, 2019}}</ref> however, his character gradually evolved and developed a more [[machismo]], rockstar-like attitude that pursues more fame, recognition and success, and the character is further emphasized by portraying bars, parties and women frequently with him in backstage segments. Therefore, he has been referred to as "The Archer of Infamy".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Why did Damian Priest attack Pete Dunne?: WWE NXT, Oct. 9, 2019 - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWUHTLGmGiU|access-date=2020-11-03|website=youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Why Damian Priest jumped into that hot tub: WWE After the Bell, Sept. 3, 2020 - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc1l7ihEG6w|access-date=2020-11-03|website=youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Upton|first=Felix|title=Damian Priest Talks Triple H Pushing For Him To Be Himself On WWE NXT|url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2020/10/21/damian-priest-talks-triple-h-pushing-for-him-to-be-himself-on-wwe-nxt/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Ringside News|date=October 21, 2020|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Satin|first=Ryan|date=2020-08-26|title=Q&A With Damian Priest: Winning North American Title, Advice from Edge and More|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/damian-priest-interview-nxt-north-american-title/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet {{!}} Insider Wrestling News and Reports|language=en-US}}</ref>


On the October 25, 2021 episode of ''Raw'', Priest debuted a new character, having a more calm and composed personality with a darker and fiercer side described as the "Damian inside [of him]", which would be seen when provoked or disrespected.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mrosko|first=Geno|date=2021-10-25|title=Meet the new Damian Priest|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2021/10/25/22746016/damian-priest-new-entrance-theme-character-change|access-date=2021-10-26|website=Cageside Seats|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mrosko|first=Geno|date=2021-11-01|title=Look at Damian Priest's gross stomach after a bunch of kendo stick shots|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2021/11/1/22758747/damian-priest-gross-stomach-kendo-stick-shots-t-bar-wwe-raw|access-date=2021-11-02|website=Cageside Seats|language=en}}</ref> This character would be discontinued after Martinez turned heel in early 2022, subsequently becoming part of The Judgment Day following WrestleMania 38.
On the October 25, 2021, episode of ''Raw'', Priest debuted a new character, having a more calm and composed personality with a darker and fiercer side described as the "Damian inside [of him]", which would be seen when provoked or disrespected.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mrosko|first=Geno|date=2021-10-25|title=Meet the new Damian Priest|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2021/10/25/22746016/damian-priest-new-entrance-theme-character-change|access-date=2021-10-26|website=Cageside Seats|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mrosko|first=Geno|date=2021-11-01|title=Look at Damian Priest's gross stomach after a bunch of kendo stick shots|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2021/11/1/22758747/damian-priest-gross-stomach-kendo-stick-shots-t-bar-wwe-raw|access-date=2021-11-02|website=Cageside Seats|language=en}}</ref> This character would be discontinued after Martinez turned heel in early 2022, subsequently becoming part of The Judgment Day following WrestleMania 38.


His wrestling style involves various power moves as well as high flying moves, and his striking is heavily influenced by his background in martial arts.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-28|title=Punishment Martinez talks Ring of Honor fans, martial arts and weight loss|url=https://fansided.com/2018/06/28/ring-of-honor-punishment-martinez-interview/|access-date=2020-06-08|website=FanSided|language=en-US}}</ref> He uses the ''Razor's Edge'' (a [[Powerbomb#Crucifix powerbomb|crucifix powerbomb]], inherited from [[Scott Hall|Razor Ramon]], his childhood wrestling idol)<ref>{{Citation|title=Damian Priest takes out Pete Dunne and Killian Dain: WWE NXT, Nov. 13, 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcMAb9wFz-8&feature=youtu.be&t=79|language=en|access-date=2020-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=How Razor Ramon influenced Damian Priest's swag: WWE Chronicle sneak peek|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX_6KUsptC4|language=en|access-date=2021-05-12}}</ref> and also a release [[Suplex#Suplex slam|suplex slam]] which has been dubbed ''Broken Arrow''. His finisher is a [[Cutter (professional wrestling)#Rolling cutter|rolling cutter]] called ''The Reckoning''. After debuting on the main roster, it was renamed ''Hit The Lights'' since the [[Royal Rumble (2021)|2021 Royal Rumble]], potentially due to sharing the name with [[Mia Yim]], also known as "Reckoning" at the time, as a member of [[Retribution (professional wrestling)|Retribution]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Damian Priest|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/damian-priest|access-date=2020-06-13|website=WWE|language=en}}</ref> The name was reverted back to ''The Reckoning'' on July 26, 2021 episode of Raw.<ref>{{Citation|title=Damian Priest vs. Sheamus: Raw, July 26, 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLnRBotKvcI|language=en|access-date=2021-08-03}}</ref> He also uses a [[Chokeslam#Sitout chokeslam|sitout chokeslam]] called the ''South of Heaven'' as his finisher, originally utilized when he was working with [[Ring of Honor|ROH]], but has used it more recently in WWE since becoming part of The Judgment Day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvVoVM8v4pw|access-date=2020-06-13|website=youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Damian Priest - South Of Heaven|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_vjcNqqwTc|language=en|access-date=2020-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Damian Priest vs. Oney Lorcan vs. Ridge Holland: WWE NXT, Aug. 5, 2020|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=892DrXHelb8&t=119s|language=en|access-date=2021-07-13}}</ref>
His wrestling style involves various power moves as well as high-flying moves, and his striking is heavily influenced by his background in martial arts.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-28|title=Punishment Martinez talks Ring of Honor fans, martial arts and weight loss|url=https://fansided.com/2018/06/28/ring-of-honor-punishment-martinez-interview/|access-date=2020-06-08|website=FanSided|language=en-US}}</ref> He uses the ''Razor's Edge'' (a [[Powerbomb#Crucifix powerbomb|crucifix powerbomb]], inherited from [[Scott Hall|Razor Ramon]], his childhood wrestling idol)<ref>{{Citation|title=Damian Priest takes out Pete Dunne and Killian Dain: WWE NXT, Nov. 13, 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcMAb9wFz-8&feature=youtu.be&t=79|language=en|access-date=2020-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=How Razor Ramon influenced Damian Priest's swag: WWE Chronicle sneak peek|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX_6KUsptC4|language=en|access-date=2021-05-12}}</ref> and also a release [[Suplex#Suplex slam|suplex slam]] which has been dubbed ''Broken Arrow''. His finisher is a [[Cutter (professional wrestling)#Rolling cutter|rolling cutter]] called ''The Reckoning''. After debuting on the main roster, it was renamed ''Hit The Lights'' since the [[Royal Rumble (2021)|2021 Royal Rumble]], potentially due to sharing the name with [[Mia Yim]], also known as "Reckoning" at the time, as a member of [[Retribution (professional wrestling)|Retribution]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Damian Priest|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/damian-priest|access-date=2020-06-13|website=WWE|language=en}}</ref> The name was reverted to ''The Reckoning'' on July 26, 2021 episode of Raw.<ref>{{Citation|title=Damian Priest vs. Sheamus: Raw, July 26, 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLnRBotKvcI|language=en|access-date=2021-08-03}}</ref> He also uses a [[Chokeslam#Sitout chokeslam|sitout chokeslam]] called the ''South of Heaven'' as his finisher, originally utilized when he was working with [[Ring of Honor|ROH]], but has used it more recently in WWE since becoming part of The Judgment Day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvVoVM8v4pw|access-date=2020-06-13|website=youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Damian Priest - South Of Heaven|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_vjcNqqwTc|language=en|access-date=2020-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Damian Priest vs. Oney Lorcan vs. Ridge Holland: WWE NXT, Aug. 5, 2020|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=892DrXHelb8&t=119s|language=en|access-date=2021-07-13}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==

Revision as of 16:46, 17 May 2024

Damian Priest
Priest in 2017
Birth nameLuis Martínez[1]
Born (1982-09-26) September 26, 1982 (age 42)
New York City, U.S.[2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Damian Martinez[1]
Damian Priest
Luis Martinez[1]
Punisher Martinez[1]
Punishment Martinez[1]
Billed height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)[3]
Billed weight249 lb (113 kg)[3]
Billed fromNew York City
Trained byMonster Factory[1]
DebutMarch 25, 2005[4]

Luis Martínez[1] (born September 26, 1982) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, performing on the Raw brand under the ring name Damian Priest. He is a member of The Judgment Day stable and is the current World Heavyweight Champion in his first reign.

He is also known for his work in Ring of Honor (ROH) under the ring name Punishment Martinez, where he is a former one-time ROH World Television Champion.[5] He also worked in Japan through ROH's relationship with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Martínez joined WWE in 2018 and began on its developmental brand, NXT, under his current ring name, winning the NXT North American Championship once. In 2021, he moved to WWE's main roster and has since won the WWE United States Championship once, the 2023 Men's Money in the Bank contract, and is a four-time tag team champion, holding the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships twice each under the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship banner with fellow Judgment Day stablemate Finn Bálor, being the only tag team to have done so.

Early life

Martínez was born in New York City to his Nuyorican parents, but raised in the municipality of Dorado, Puerto Rico.[6] While living in Dorado, he saw the World Wrestling Council on television and developed an interest in becoming a pro wrestler.[6] He learned Japanese Gōjū-ryū karate from his martial artist father. After winning two national championships in full-contact martial arts, Martínez decided to embark on a career in professional wrestling.[1] When he returned to the States, Spanish was still his first language and he underwent a period of cultural adaptation. He was 10 years old when he returned and lived primarily in The Bronx.

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2005–2015)

Martínez trained at the Monster Factory and won several titles in Monster Factory Pro Wrestling. In 2013, Martínez attended a Ring of Honor (ROH) training camp and went on to train at the ROH dojo.

Ring of Honor (2015–2018)

Martinez (left) during a match against Flip Gordon in February 2018

His first appearance at an ROH show was in 2015 under his real name, Luis Martínez, where he competed in two dark matches, losing the first to The Romantic Touch and winning the second alongside Shaheem Ali against Hellcat and Mattick.[7]

Martínez made his return in Ring of Honor, billed as "Punisher Martinez", at the ROH Top Prospect Tournament where he defeated Colby Corino in the first round.[8] Martinez lost to Lio Rush in the semifinals; however, despite the loss, Martinez was signed to a contract by Ring of Honor. He became a villain when he aligned himself with B. J. Whitmer and Kevin Sullivan, entering a rivalry with their adversary Steve Corino. On September 16, 2016, Martinez took part in the 2016 Honor Rumble, where he had an impressive showing before ultimately being eliminated.[7] In early November he participated in the 2016 Survival of the Fittest, where he ended up being eliminated in the final Six Man Mayhem match. Martinez and Whitmer went on to briefly feud with the former ROH World Tag Team Champions War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe), first wrestling them to a no contest and then defeating them in an anything-goes match.[7]

Through ROH's working relationship with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Martinez appeared at the two-day Honor Rising: Japan 2017 event. On the first night, Martinez teamed up with Los Ingobernables de Japón members Hiromu Takahashi and Tetsuya Naito to defeat Dalton Castle, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Ryusuke Taguchi, with Martinez picking up the win for his team. On the second night, Martinez unsuccessfully challenged Hirooki Goto for the NEVER Openweight Championship.[9][10][11][12] Using the name Damian Martinez, he returned to ROH to unsuccessfully compete in a Manhattan Mayhem Battle Royal for the #1 Contendership to the ROH World Championship. Martinez also entered a Battle Royal for the #1 Contendership to the ROH World Television Championship, which he also lost.[13] On February 11, Martinez and B. J. Whitmer defeated War Machine, but after the match, Martinez turned on Whitmer by hitting him with his South of Heaven finishing maneuver.

Martinez won his first championship in ROH on June 16, 2018, defeating Silas Young for the World Television Championship at night two of the Promotion's "State of the Art" event in Dallas, Texas. Martinez had qualified for an opportunity at said championship earlier that same evening by pinning Cheeseburger in a six-way Proving Ground match.[14] Martinez would make another successful title defense at Best in the World 2018 against "Hangman" Adam Page in a Baltimore Street Fight.[15] At Death Before Dishonor XVI, he successfully defended the title against Chris Sabin. After the match, he attacked Sabin, until Jeff Cobb made the save.[16] On September 29, his contract with Ring of Honor expired and he opted out of a contract offer. In his final appearance for the promotion, Martinez dropped the Television Championship against Cobb.[17]

WWE

Early beginnings (2018–2020)

Before signing with the WWE, Martinez made an appearance at Money in the Bank 2014, playing the role of a security guard standing behind Stephanie McMahon who confronted The Bella Twins.[18]

On October 12, 2018, it was reported that Martinez had signed a contract with WWE; six days later he was formally introduced among other new members to the NXT brand.[19] At an NXT taping on December 5, he made his debut as a heel, losing to Matt Riddle.[20] On April 15, 2019, it was reported that Martinez would be repackaged as "Damian Priest",[21] although he still used the "Punishment Martinez" name in house shows.[22] Vignettes soon began airing which reintroduced Martinez as Damian Priest.[23] On the June 19, 2019, episode of NXT, he made his debut under the character, defeating Raul Mendoza.[24] On the July 24 episode of NXT, he defeated Keith Lee in his second appearance.[25]

On the October 2 episode of NXT, Priest started a feud with Pete Dunne and Killian Dain,[26] culminating in a triple threat match at NXT TakeOver: WarGames on November 23 for the #1 contendership to the NXT Championship, in which Dunne was victorious.[27] Priest was also a part of the 5-on-5-on-5 Survivor Series pay-per-view match the following day, representing Team NXT in a losing effort to Team SmackDown and Team Raw, where he was eliminated by Randy Orton.[28] In January 2020, Priest was included in a storyline around the NXT North American Championship with Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic. Priest would have an opportunity for the title against Lee and Dijakovic on April 1,[29] and a singles match against Lee on April 22, but lost both times.[30][31]

NXT North American Champion (2020–2021)

On the April 22 episode of NXT, Finn Bálor was attacked backstage by an unknown attacker.[30] Priest was revealed as the unknown attacker on the May 13 episode of NXT,[32] culminating in a match between the two at TakeOver: In Your House on June 7, where Priest lost to Bálor.[33] Despite losing the match, his performance was highly praised by Triple H,[34] and on the June 10 episode of NXT, he praised Bálor during a backstage segment, turning face in the process.[35]

On the August 5 episode of NXT, Priest defeated Oney Lorcan and Ridge Holland to qualify for the NXT North American Championship ladder match at NXT TakeOver: XXX on August 22.[36] At the event, Priest won the title, earning his first championship in WWE.[37] He made his first title defense on the September 16 episode of NXT, defeating Timothy Thatcher.[38] The following week, NXT General Manager William Regal announced that Priest would defend the title against Johnny Gargano at NXT TakeOver 31 on October 4,[39] in which he successfully retained the title.[40] However, Priest lost the title to Gargano at Halloween Havoc on October 28 in a Devil's Playground match, ending his reign at 65 days.[41]

On the November 11 episode of NXT, Priest distracted Gargano during his title defense against Leon Ruff, which caused Gargano to lose the title to Ruff.[42] The following week, Ruff retained the title against Gargano by disqualification after Priest punched Ruff during the match, disabling Gargano to win the title.[43] This soon transitioned into a triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship, which took place at NXT TakeOver: WarGames on December 6. During the match, Priest was attacked by a masked character and its gang that attacked him previously at Halloween Havoc, who was soon revealed to be Austin Theory; as a result, Priest lost the match with Gargano winning the title by pinning Ruff.[44]

On the December 9 episode of NXT, Priest looked forward to revenge against Theory but was viciously attacked by a returning Karrion Kross from behind.[45] The following week, Kross challenged Priest to a match at New Year's Evil, which Priest accepted.[46] At New Year's Evil on January 6, Priest lost to Kross in his final match in NXT.[47]

United States Champion (2021–2022)

At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 31, 2021, Priest entered at #14, eliminating John Morrison, The Miz, Elias and Kane before being eliminated by Bobby Lashley.[48] A day later, Priest made his debut on Raw after being introduced by Bad Bunny during a Miz TV segment, while defeating Miz later that night.[49] On the February 15 episode of Raw, Priest helped Bad Bunny win the 24/7 Championship by knocking out Akira Tozawa, who pinned R-Truth moments ago.[50] Over the following weeks, Priest began a winning streak, defeating the likes of Angel Garza,[51] Elias,[52] and Jaxson Ryker.[53] On the April 5 episode of Raw, Priest and Bad Bunny challenged John Morrison and the Miz to a tag team match at WrestleMania 37, which they accepted.[54] On the first night of the event on April 10, Priest and Bad Bunny defeated The Miz and Morrison.[55] On the Raw after WrestleMania, The Miz and Morrison challenged Damian Priest to a 2-on-1 handicap match, but despite dominating most of the match, Priest lost due to outside interference by Maryse, marking his first loss on the main roster.[56] They continued their feud, which set up a Zombie Lumberjack match (as part of a promotional tie-in for the 2021 zombie film Army of the Dead) between The Miz and Priest at WrestleMania Backlash on May 16 Priest won.[57] Briefly after, he took time off due to a back injury.[58]

On the July 12 episode of Raw, Priest returned to save Humberto Carrillo from attack by Sheamus, the reigning United States Champion after their title match, thus starting a rivalry between Priest and Sheamus.[59] Priest challenged Sheamus to a match at SummerSlam for the title on the August 9 episode of Raw, which Sheamus accepted.[60] At SummerSlam on August 21, Priest defeated Sheamus to win the United States Championship for the first time in his career.[61] On the August 30 episode of Raw, he retained the title against Sheamus and Drew McIntyre in a triple threat match.[62] On the September 6 episode of Raw, Sheamus defeated McIntyre to earn his rematch against Priest at Extreme Rules.[63] Priest retained the title against Jeff Hardy on the September 13 episode of Raw.[64] At Extreme Rules on September 26, Priest retained the title in a triple-threat match against Sheamus and Hardy.[65] On the following episode of Raw, Priest retained the title against Sheamus in a no-disqualification, no count-out match, ending their feud.[66]

On the October 25 episode of Raw, with a new, revamped character, he defeated T-Bar when the latter threw a chair at the former outside the ring; as a result, Priest viciously attacked T-Bar, turning himself into a tweener.[67] At Survivor Series on November 21, Priest lost to Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification in a champion vs. champion match after his ally Rick Boogs repeatedly distracted Priest, despite the latter warning the former not to do it. After another distraction, Priest attacked both Nakamura and Boogs, thus losing the match by disqualification, making it his second loss on the main roster.[68] On the following episode of Raw, he retained the title against Sami Zayn,[69] and against Apollo Crews,[70] Robert Roode,[71] and Dolph Ziggler in the following weeks.[72]

On the February 14 episode of Raw, he retained the title against AJ Styles.[73] The following week, he retained against Shelton Benjamin, before getting challenged by Finn Bálor after the match.[74] On the February 28 episode of Raw, Priest lost the United States Championship to Balor, ending his reign at 191 days. After the match, Priest attacked Bálor, fully turning heel for the first time since May 2020 and for the first time on the main roster.[75]

Formation of The Judgment Day (2022–2023)

Priest (right) joined The Judgment Day in April 2022.

On the second night of WrestleMania 38 on April 3, Priest distracted AJ Styles during his match against Edge, causing Styles to lose the match. After the match, Edge celebrated his victory with Priest, starting an alliance between the two.[76] On the April 25 episode of Raw, Edge and Priest were dubbed The Judgment Day, after which, Priest defeated Bálor in a singles match.[77] At Hell in a Cell on June 5, The Judgment Day (Edge, Priest and Rhea Ripley) defeated Styles, Finn Bálor, and Liv Morgan in a six-person mixed tag team match.[78] The next night on Raw, Edge introduced Bálor as the newest member of The Judgment Day. However, Bálor, Priest and Ripley suddenly attacked Edge, kicking him out of the stable.[79] The Judgment Day then began a feud with the Mysterios (Rey and Dominik) in an attempt to recruit Dominik into their ranks. At SummerSlam on July 30, Priest and Bálor were defeated by the Mysterios following interference from a returning Edge.[80] At Clash at the Castle, Priest and Bálor lost to Edge and Rey Mysterio in a tag team match, where Dominik turned heel on both of them to join The Judgment Day.[81][82] On November 5, at Crown Jewel, Priest, Bálor, and Dominik defeated The O.C. (Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson) in a six-man tag team match after interference from Ripley.[83] On the November 28 episode of Raw, The Judgment Day defeated The O.C. in an eight-person mixed tag team match to end their feud.[84]

On the January 9, 2023, episode of Raw, Priest, Bálor and Dominik won a tag team turmoil match for a Raw Tag Team Championship opportunity against The Usos.[85] At Raw is XXX on January 23, The Usos successfully defended the championship against Priest and Dominik despite Jimmy Uso's injury, with Sami Zayn taking Jimmy's place.[86] At the Royal Rumble on January 28, Priest entered the Royal Rumble match at #22 and although he and Balor were eliminated by the returning Edge, they eliminated him as a result with help from Dominik afterwards.[87] On the February 6 episode of Raw, Priest defeated Angelo Dawkins to qualify for the Elimination Chamber match for the United States Championship.[88] At Elimination Chamber on February 18, Priest failed to win the title inside the namesake structure.[89]

On the Raw after WrestleMania 39, Priest got involved in Dominik's confrontation with Bad Bunny, Priest's WrestleMania 37 tag team partner. Priest ended up chokeslamming Bad Bunny through the announcer's table.[90] Bad Bunny returned on the April 24 episode of Raw and challenged Priest to a San Juan street fight at Backlash.[91] Priest lost at Backlash after Savio Vega and Carlito interfered for Bad Bunny.[92] On May 7, Priest, alongside Bálor, were selected as the Raw participants for the new World Heavyweight Championship tournament.[93] However, Priest lost his qualifying match to Seth "Freakin" Rollins at the quarterfinals round on the May 8 episode of Raw.[94] Rollins went on to become the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion at Night of Champions. On the June 5 episode of Raw, Priest unsuccessfully challenged Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. Bálor interfered during the match to Priest's chagrin as Priest claimed he did not need The Judgment Day to beat Rollins.[95]

Money in the Bank and World Heavyweight Champion (2023–present)

Priest defeated Matt Riddle to qualify for the men's Money in the Bank ladder match on the June 12 episode of Raw.[96] At Money in the Bank, Priest won the match after delivering a Broken Arrow to LA Knight off of a ladder. Later that night, Priest appeared halfway through the World Heavyweight Championship match between Bálor and Rollins. Priest's presence distracted Bálor, allowing Rollins to take advantage and win the match, much to Bálor's irritation.[97] At Payback on September 2, Priest and Bálor defeated Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to win the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship after interference from Dominik, Ripley and JD McDonagh. Priest became the third wrestler to win a title and hold the Money in the Bank briefcase simultaneously, the first being Rob Van Dam with the Intercontinental title in 2006 and The Miz in 2010 with the United States Championship.[98] On the September 25 episode of Raw, Priest and Bálor defeated Owens and Zayn in a rematch to retain their titles.[99] At Fastlane, Priest and Bálor lost the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship to Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso after JD McDonagh accidentally hit Priest with his briefcase, ending their first reign at 35 days.[100] Priest and Bálor, however, regained the titles in a rematch on the October 16 episode of Raw.[101]

At Crown Jewel on November 4, Priest attempted to cash in on Seth Rollins after his successful title defense against Drew McIntyre, but Zayn stopped him and ran off with the briefcase before he could officially do so. Later that night, Priest lost to Rhodes despite interference from Bálor, Dominik, and McDonagh.[102] On the November 13 episode of Raw, Priest agreed to make McDonagh an official member of The Judgment Day. Later that night, Priest and Bálor defeated Rhodes and Uso in a rematch to retain their titles after interference from McIntyre.[103] On the November 24 episode of SmackDown, Priest and Bálor successfully defended their titles against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).[104] The next night at Survivor Series: WarGames, Priest participated in his first WarGames match alongside The Judgment Day against Rhodes, Rollins, Uso, Zayn, and the returning Randy Orton in a losing effort.[105] On the December 18 episode of Raw, Priest and Bálor successfully defended their titles against The Creed Brothers (Brutus Creed and Julius Creed).[106] At Royal Rumble on January 27, 2024, Priest entered the namesake match at #26, eliminating R-Truth before being eliminated by Sami Zayn.[107] On the following episode of Raw, Priest and Bálor defeated DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) to retain their titles.[108] At Elimination Chamber: Perth on February 24, Priest and Bálor successfully defended the titles against New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate).[109] On Night 1 of WrestleMania XL on April 6, Priest and Bálor lost the SmackDown Tag Team Championship to A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) and the Raw Tag Team Championship to The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) respectively in a six-pack tag team ladder match, ending their second reign with the undisputed titles at 173 days.[110]

The following day, at Night 2 of WrestleMania XL, Priest successfully cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on Drew McIntyre to win the World Heavyweight Championship following an attack by CM Punk, becoming the second person to cash in at WrestleMania, as well as the first world champion of Puerto Rican descent, and second overall, since Pedro Morales in 1971.[111] At Backlash France on May 4, Priest successfully defended his title in his first title defense against Jey Uso after interference from Bálor and McDonagh despite asking them not to interfere.[112]

Professional wrestling style and persona

Martinez is known to have a deep voice, which has helped him in his promos to maintain the menacing, dark character while working as Punishment Martinez in Ring of Honor.[113][114][115] In WWE, "Damian Priest" was previously intended to be a similar, but darker, more intense character than the characters that Martinez has represented previously in other promotions,[116] however, his character gradually evolved and developed a more machismo, rockstar-like attitude that pursues more fame, recognition and success, and the character is further emphasized by portraying bars, parties and women frequently with him in backstage segments. Therefore, he has been referred to as "The Archer of Infamy".[117][118][119][120]

On the October 25, 2021, episode of Raw, Priest debuted a new character, having a more calm and composed personality with a darker and fiercer side described as the "Damian inside [of him]", which would be seen when provoked or disrespected.[121][122] This character would be discontinued after Martinez turned heel in early 2022, subsequently becoming part of The Judgment Day following WrestleMania 38.

His wrestling style involves various power moves as well as high-flying moves, and his striking is heavily influenced by his background in martial arts.[123] He uses the Razor's Edge (a crucifix powerbomb, inherited from Razor Ramon, his childhood wrestling idol)[124][125] and also a release suplex slam which has been dubbed Broken Arrow. His finisher is a rolling cutter called The Reckoning. After debuting on the main roster, it was renamed Hit The Lights since the 2021 Royal Rumble, potentially due to sharing the name with Mia Yim, also known as "Reckoning" at the time, as a member of Retribution.[126] The name was reverted to The Reckoning on July 26, 2021 episode of Raw.[127] He also uses a sitout chokeslam called the South of Heaven as his finisher, originally utilized when he was working with ROH, but has used it more recently in WWE since becoming part of The Judgment Day.[128][129][130]

Personal life

Martinez is a melophile, being heavily influenced by rock and heavy metal.[131] He and his family has known and interacted with various music bands and personalities, like Bad Bunny, Dee Snider, and Eddie Ojeda.[132][133]

Martinez is also a big fan and a collector of hand-to-hand combat weapons.[134]

Martinez cites Pedro Morales,[135] Scott Hall[136] and The Undertaker as his inspirations in wrestling.[137] He is good friends with fellow wrestlers Keith Lee, Matt Riddle, and Rhea Ripley.[138][139][140]

Championships and accomplishments

Priest is the current World Heavyweight Champion

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