Former WWE champion makes public appearance after confirming split with Rhea Ripley

A top star formerly associated with Rhea Ripley recently made a high-profile public appearance outside of WWE. Damian Priest was in New York City to watch his Yankees win Game Two of the National League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.

Priest confirmed following Bad Blood that he and The Eradicator would go their separate ways to find success in their respective divisions. The former World Heavyweight Champion was also looking to move on from Finn Balor and The Judgment Day after his triumph in Atlanta.

In a post by the Yankees on X, The Archer of Infamy was one of several special guests by the MLB team in Game Two of the NLCS. It was Damian's second time being invited to The Bronx. The RAW star previously represented WWE in April 2024, when he was the reigning World Heavyweight Champion.

Damian Priest was shown on the big screen to hype up fans inside the Yankee Stadium. The WWE Superstar might have brought some good luck to the Yankees as they defeated the Guardians 6-3 to take a 2-0 lead.

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Damian Priest explains his WWE split with Rhea Ripley

Speaking to the reporters at the post-Bad Blood press conference, Damian Priest explained that it's time for The Terror Twins to split and follow their ''own path'' in their respective divisions.

"While it was fun as far as doing it with your friends and whatnot, at the same time, there is something to, 'Alright, now I'm here, let's see what I can do on my own.' I love Rhea; that’s my best friend in the world. Obviously, she’s in the women’s division; I'm in the men's division. Although we're friends, we have to follow our own path," Priest said. [H/T: Inside the Ropes]

It's unclear what's next for Priest, but Finn Balor has already warned The Archer of Infamy that he's not finished with his former stablemate. Ripley, on the other hand, has been trying her best to make Liv Morgan's life hell heading into Crown Jewel.