Luis Martínez is an American professional wrestler, currently competes in WWE on the Raw brand using the ring name Damian Priest. He trained at the Monster Factory, where he won several titles in Monster Factory Pro Wrestling. In 2014, Priest participated in a Ring of Honor (ROH) training camp and continued his training at the ROH dojo.Now in WWE, he is a part of The Judgment Day stable and presently holds the Men's Money in the Bank contract. Additionally, he is one-half of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions alongside stablemate Finn Bálor, marking their second reign.
As an independent wrestler, Priest has achieved numerous titles including the KPW Tag Team Championship once, alongside Matthew Riddle. He has also held the MFPW Heavyweight Championship three times and the MFPW Tag Team Championship twice, once with Brolly and once with Q. T. Marshall. He won the MFPW Invitational Cup in 2016 and the ROH World Television Championship. Additionally, In WWE before capturing the Men's Money in the Bank contract and the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship, Priest also held the WWE United States Championship once and the NXT North American Championship once.
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Damian Priest’s Nationality
Damian Priest holds the American nationality and is of Puerto Rican descent.Priest was born in New York City but he spent most of his early years in Dorado, Puerto Rico. His parents were from New York but had Puerto Rican heritage. Despite growing up in Puerto Rico, he later moved back to the US.
Damian Priest's Independent Career
Before joining WWE, Damian Priest spent much of his early career on the independent circuit. He made his debut in 2004 and his earliest matches, under the name Martinez, date back to 2012. He competed in various promotions such as D2W Pro Wrestling, Keystone Pro Wrestling, Dynamite Championship Wrestling, MCW Pro Wrestling, Empire State Wrestling, Fusion Wrestling, International Wrestling Cartel, Georgia Premier Wrestling, America's Most Liked Wrestling, and Northeast Wrestling. Additionally, he made appearances in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and Ring of Honor (ROH).
Damian Priest's Nicknames
Damian Priest gained recognition in Ring of Honor (ROH) as Punishment Martinez and in New Japan Pro Wrestling(NJPW) as Punisher Martinez. He
is known for his deep voice, which added to his menacing persona and helped him maintain a dark character in ROH. In WWE, his character was initially intended to be similarly dark and intense. But it evolved into a more macho, rockstar-like persona focused on fame, recognition, and success. Often seen in backstage segments surrounded by bars, parties, and women, he has been dubbed "The Archer of Infamy.”
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FAQ's On Damian Priest Nationality
A. Yes, Damian Priest is of Puerto Rican descent.
A. Damian Priest holds the American nationality.
A. Damian Priest was born in New York, United States.
A. Damian Priest is 42 Years old as of 2024.
A. Damian Priest is 6 ft 7 in (201 Cm) tall.