Legend expects one thing from Damian Priest vs. Gunther at WWE SummerSlam (Exclusive)

Damian Priest will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther at WWE SummerSlam on August 3. Legendary reporter Bill Apter recently gave his take on what fans can expect when the RAW stars go one-on-one.

Gunther earned an opportunity at the World Heavyweight Championship after defeating Randy Orton in the King of the Ring final on May 25. In recent weeks, The Ring General has tried to get in Priest's head by mocking his rival's upbringing and referring to him as "street trash."

Apter appeared on Sportskeeda's The Wrestling Time Machine with host Mac Davis and WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long. Sportskeeda Wrestling's Senior Editor said the storyline is all set up for a "classy match" at WWE's Biggest Party of the Summer:

"These two have been competing against each other in Europe and indies for about 10 or 11 years," Apter stated. "They were both chunky guys. They didn't look anything like they do now. So what do I expect? I expect a classy match, even though on Monday Night RAW when that ran it seemed like the usual confrontation." [0:43 – 1:09]

Apter has enjoyed Priest's work since he became World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania XL on April 7. He was particularly impressed with the Judgment Day member's response to Gunther badmouthing him on RAW:

"Damian Priest has finally come into the respect that he deserves because, as you notice, even in the hot time with Gunther during that exchange, he kept his cool, he wasn't yelling and screaming," Apter continued. [1:09 – 1:28]

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Bill Apter predicts Damian Priest vs. Gunther

Throughout his career as a reporter, Bill Apter has witnessed major stars like Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin win their first WWE world titles.

Unfortunately for Gunther, Apter does not see the World Heavyweight Championship changing hands at SummerSlam:

"A world champion should be able to compose himself well and carry that belt well, and little by little he's [Damian Priest] gaining more attention and more respect. You see, the fans were behind him pretty much when that [RAW promo] happened, so he's a classy world champion and I think that he will defeat Gunther at SummerSlam." [1:28 – 1:51]

Former WWE on-screen General Manager Teddy Long also gave his thoughts on Gunther's fiery promo segment with Priest.

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