When Priest’s music hit on Sunday and he entered the Royal Rumble from the No. 14 position, it was the first time anyone had seen him since his lost to Karrion Kross at NXT: New Year’s Evil.
Reports had surfaced right around the time of Priest’s match with Kross that his time with NXT was coming to an end. Speaking exclusively with SK Wrestling, Damian Priest said he heard the same rumblings backstage and tried to block them out.
Damian Priest said that while he was playing the waiting game, his focus remained on being an NXT Superstar. He kept up with his training regimen and normal day-to-day routine to not be disappointed if plans indeed did change. However, then the backstage rumors ramped-up.
The Archer of Infamy said he found out he was officially going to be in the Royal Rumble a few days out from the event and ended up having a solid showing. He eliminated four men in just over 15 minutes, including The Miz and John Morrison.
Former Tag Team Champions The Miz and John Morrison appear to be Damian Priest’s first feud on RAW after he showed up Monday to back up his friend and recording artist Bad Bunny.
Damian Priest says HHH told him the news and wanted to do it person
So often when NXT Superstars make the move to either RAW or SmackDown, it’s HHH who shares the good news. It was no different with Damian Priest. The WWE Hall of Famer did inform Damian Priest once everything was 100 percent official, and made sure to do it in person.
During his conversation with SK Wrestling, Damian Priest spoke more about his time in the Royal Rumble, getting the rub from Edge and Kane, and his final NXT match against Karrion Kross. The full interview will be posted to the SK Wresting YouTube channel this weekend.
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