Damian Priest Worked Through Injuries During Drew McIntyre Feud, Set for Major SummerSlam Role – While Drew McIntyre is currently on a contractual hiatus from WWE, a new report from Fightful Select reveals that it was actually Damian Priest who was battling through significant injuries during their recent storyline. Contrary to fan speculation that McIntyre may have been the one sidelined by physical issues, sources within WWE confirmed that Priest endured multiple injuries throughout the feud and continued performing despite them.
The feud culminated in a high-profile Cage Match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24, and while McIntyre has since stepped away from WWE for contractual reasons, Priest quietly pushed through pain to see the program through. WWE officials reportedly expressed strong admiration for Priest’s resilience and commitment, particularly as the company heads into its SummerSlam build.
According to the report, Priest was especially motivated to remain active heading into SummerSlam 2025, which holds personal significance for the New York native. WWE considers the show a “home game” for Priest, and he reportedly made it a point to continue competing despite the setbacks in order to be featured prominently at the event.
WWE is said to have major creative plans for Damian Priest at this year’s SummerSlam and is planning to place him in a key role. His ability to work through the pain while delivering top-tier performances has not gone unnoticed backstage.
Priest has become a consistent fixture in WWE’s main event scene and is expected to remain a focal point through the summer. With McIntyre temporarily out of the picture and Priest powering through adversity, all signs point to a major moment awaiting him at one of WWE’s biggest shows of the year.
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Damian Priest Worked Through Injuries During Drew McIntyre Feud, Set for Major SummerSlam Role
