Drew McIntyre Vs Damian Priest Official for WrestleMania 41 – WWE has officially announced that Drew McIntyre will face Damian Priest at WrestleMania 41. The news was made public via social media this afternoon, confirming a high-profile bout that has been anticipated for months.
While WWE has yet to specify which night the match will take place, McIntyre and Priest are set to go face-to-face during this Friday’s episode of SmackDown. WrestleMania 41 is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
This match serves as a rematch of sorts from WrestleMania 40. On that night, Priest cashed in his Money in the Bank contract immediately after McIntyre had retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins. Priest defeated McIntyre in short order to win the title, marking a pivotal moment in both men’s careers.
Their rivalry reignited at the 2025 Royal Rumble, where Priest eliminated McIntyre from the match. Tensions have continued to escalate since then, with one particularly violent moment occurring on a recent episode of SmackDown, when Priest chokeslammed McIntyre onto a car windshield. The spot resulted in McIntyre suffering a legitimate eye injury from the glass, leading him to wear an eye patch in subsequent appearances.
With McIntyre now seeking redemption and a shot at reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship, this WrestleMania match carries personal and professional stakes for both men. The bout is expected to be one of the most heated encounters of the two-night event.
As of now, a total of 12 matches have been confirmed for WrestleMania 41, with more announcements expected in the coming days.
Here is the current WrestleMania 41 Card:
WrestleMania 41 night one (Saturday, April 19)
- Triple threat match: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (w/ Paul Heyman) vs. Seth Rollins
- WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
- World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
WrestleMania 41 night two (Sunday, April 20)
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena
- Triple threat match: Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley
Night to be announced
- United States Champion LA Knight defends against Jacob Fatu
- Four-way match: Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker defends against Penta, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio
- Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
- AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
- Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defend against TBD
- Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest
Drew McIntyre Vs Damian Priest Official for WrestleMania 41
