
Damian Priest (birth name: Luis Berrios Martínez Jr.) is a pro wrestler from the USA. The 42-year-old is a RAW superstar as of November 2024. The former Judgement Day member performed at ROH as Punishment Martinez. Priest, the former ROH World Television Champion won the Survival of the Fittest in 2017 and performed in NJPW. Priest is a well-known name in promotions such as Keystone Pro Wrestling and Monster Factory Pro Wrestling for his accomplishments.
The former NXT North American champion joined WWE in 2018 and first appeared on the main roster three years later in 2021. "El Campeón" won the World Heavyweight, and WWE United States titles along with four tag team titles, two each from RAW and SmackDown. After winning the Money in the Bank in 2023 Priest cashed it in at the stage of WrestleMania 40 to win the world title. This made him the second person to successfully use the MITB briefcase to clinch a title at WrestleMania.
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What is Damian Priest’s Finisher?
Based on the SmackDown Hotel, Priest uses South of Heaven and Razor's Edge as his finisher as of November 2024. South of Heaven is a Sitout Chokeslam that Priest has been using since June 6, 2022. Priest has used Razor's Edge since January 28, 2023, and it is a Crucifix Powerbomb.
"The Archer of Infamy" formerly used the Downward Spiral (Leg Hook Reverse STO), Hit the Lights (Rolling Cutter), The Reckoning (Spinning Reverse DDT), and Broken Arrow as his finishing moves.
Priest’s Finishers List
Finisher | Tenure |
South of Heaven | June 6, 2022 - Present |
Razor's Edge | January 28, 2023 - Present |
Downward Spiral | April 25, 2022 - June 5, 2022 |
The Reckoning | November 28, 2018 - April 24, 2022 |
Priest’s Trademark Moves
Apart from the finishing maneuvers, the former world champion also used other moves as his trademark moves such as Jumping corkscrew roundhouse kick, Running Curb Stomp, Lariat, etc. based on Pro Wrestling Fandom.
What is Damian Priest’s Theme Song?
According to the SmackDown Hotel, Priest is using "Rise for the Night" as his theme song since April 22, 2024. "Señor Money in the Bank" started using this theme song after his exit from Judgement Day and after becoming a singles wrestler. He formerly used "The Other Side" as his entrance theme when he was a member of the villainous stable. Apart from these, Priest used six other songs as his theme music throughout his professional career.
Priest’s Theme Songs List
Theme Song | Artist | Tenure |
Rise for the Night | def rebel | April 22, 2024 - Present |
The Other Side | Alter Bridge | April 3, 2022 - August 3, 2024 |
Punishment | def rebel | September 19, 2022 - April 21, 2024 |
Sinister | def rebel | August 22, 2022 - September 18, 2022 |
Sinner | def rebel | October 25, 2021 - August 21, 2022 |
Infamy | CFO$ | July 10, 2019 - October 24, 2021 |
Nightmare | Unknown | November 28, 2018 - July 9, 2019 |
Fragmented Bits | Jean Pierre Limborg | January 9, 2016 - September 29, 2018 |
FAQs on Damian Priest Finisher and Theme Song
A. Damian Priest's finisher is South of Heaven, as per SmackDown Hotel.
A. Damian Priest's entrance song was sung by def Rebel, as per SmackDown Hotel.
A. Damian Priest's new song is Rise for the Night Volume 2, as per SmackDown Hotel.
A. Damien Priest moved to SmackDown to take advantage of WWE transfer window, as per Sports Illustrated.
A. Damian Priest's nickname is Punisher, as per Pro Wrestling Famdom.