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By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Jan 25, 2022 04:59 GMT

#2 Flop on WWE RAW: Damian Priest makes the same mistake, again

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Last week on WWE RAW, Kevin Owens employed his villainous tricks to become the first superstar to beat Damian Priest via pinfall on the main roster. This earned him a shot at the United States Championship.

Both superstars faced each other in a title match on the show tonight. Priest’s defense ended in disqualification after he couldn’t stop himself from subjecting his opponent to a series of illegal blows.

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The two superstars engaged in a solid title bout that saw both of them look equally strong. There were several spots in the match when it felt that Owens could get away with the victory.

Towards the end of the match, we saw KO once again fake an injury before hitting Damian Priest with a cheap shot. This aggravated the champion to the extent that he summoned his brutal side and kept attacking Kevin Owens until the referee called for the match to end.

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Owens won the match on WWE RAW, but Priest retained his title via champion's advantage. The problem with these repeated errors from the latter is that he ends up looking naïve and impulsive as a champion.

Unless the writers plan to have Kevin Owens and Damian Priest compete for the title in a no-disqualification match, Priest's error will make no sense. Also, he could benefit from a heel turn prompted by his title loss if that happens in the near future.

In the meantime, the writers must ensure that Damian Priest’s good performances are not overshadowed by annoying mistakes that are easily triggered. He is at a higher risk of losing credibility now that he is no longer undefeated on WWE RAW.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das