Damian Priest to face former WWE Universal Champion at next year’s WrestleMania? Exploring why it needs to happen

Damian Priest has emerged as one of the top babyfaces on Monday Night RAW following his disbandment from The Judgment Day. The Archer of Infamy had an impressive reign as World Heavyweight Champion elevating his status as a singles competitor on the red brand. However, a potential clash with former WWE Universal Champion Finn Bálor looms, with the two likely to face off at WrestleMania next year.

The rivalry between Priest and Bálor has intensified, especially after Bálor cost Priest his World title against Gunther at SummerSlam. Despite the brewing tension, their highly anticipated singles match has yet to happen.

Meanwhile, Priest and Rhea Ripley formed the Terror Twins and defeated Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan in a mixed-tag match at Bash in Berlin.

Additionally, on a recent episode of RAW, Priest teamed up with Jey Uso to take down Bálor and JD McDonagh.

With their singles match still pending, WWE may choose to build toward this encounter at WrestleMania, offering the perfect stage for the culmination of their months-long feud. Alternatively, WWE could book a match between the two at an upcoming Premium Live Event, setting up a potential rematch at WrestleMania to resolve their unfinished business.

Given the long-standing tension between Damian Priest and Finn Bálor, WrestleMania provides a fitting conclusion to their rivalry, cementing their feud as a key chapter in WWE's history.

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Has WWE already made a big mistake with Finn Balor and Damian Priest feud?

When Finn Bálor cost Damian Priest the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam, it set up a perfect plot for a match between the two. However, many fans believe that WWE has already mishandled Bálor's momentum and failed to capitalize on it after his interference at SummerSlam.

The reason WWE fumbled is due to Bálor's portrayal post-SummerSlam, where he appeared scared of Damian Priest despite costing him the title.

Instead, WWE could have booked the former Universal Champion in a stronger role, portraying him as a monstrous heel who destroys Damian after revealing his true colors. Additionally, Finn had a strong run as a villainous character in NXT, which impressed fans. However, when he turned heel on the main roster during his Judgment Day run, that same aura seemed to be missing.

That said, it will be interesting to see how the Judgment Day storyline unfolds. Also, tap the discussion button and share your reaction do you agree that Finn Balor's momentum has been mishandled since SummerSlam 2024?