How much does Damian Priest make?

Last Modified Aug 29, 2024 18:42 GMT
WWE Backlash With Bad Bunny
Damian Priest in WWE Backlash

Damian Priest is an American - Puerto Rican professional wrestler. He is best known for working in the promotion he is currently signed to - the WWE. Priest currently performs on the RAW brand and is a member of the Judgment Day. Damian Priest’s real name is Luis Martinez. He was born on September 26, 1982 in New York City. He was raised in Dorado, Puerto Rico. It was in Dorado that he gained an interest in professional wrestling and decided to make a career out of it. His father was a martial artist himself and he trained Martinez in Japanese Goju-ryu karate.

He started his professional wrestling career in 2005 on the independent circuit. After a good 10-year run on the indies, he was signed to Ring of Honor (ROH) where he worked under the ring name Punisher Martinez. It was in ROH that Martinez rose to prominence. Alongside ROH, he also made quite a few appearances on New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). His growing fanfare in America and beyond helped him punch his ticket to the WWE in 2018. Damian Priest worked on WWE’s NXT brand for about three years where he also won the NXT North American Championship. He then went on to the main roster where he was recruited by Edge to become a member of the Judgment Day. On the main roster, Priest has won the World Heavyweight Championship, United States Championship, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship, and the Money in the Bank briefcase.

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How much does WWE pay Damian Priest?

Damian Priest, also known as The Enforcer of The Judgment Day, earns a handsome amount from WWE. Reportedly, the Endeavour-McMahon promotion pays Priest an annual salary of at least $300,000. Besides wrestling, Priest also earns from sponsorship and merchandising.

Damian Priest’s Net Worth

WWE Superstar Damian Priest is reportedly worth around $2 Million in 2023. His net worth is mostly credited to his income from inside the squared circle. Damian Priest currently resides in the city he was born in - New York. He is also known for owning multiple premium cars including a Dodge Charger.

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Damian Priest WWE Contract

Damian Priest signed a new contract with WWE in May 2024. As per Fightful Select, this is a multi-year deal. As per reports, this new contract allows him more freedom and creative control over his previous contract.

Damian Priest’s Championship & Accomplishments

PromotionTitlesNo of times
MFPWMonster Factory Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship3 times
MFPWMonster Factory Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship2 times
ROHRing Of Honor World Television Championship1 time
WWEWWE United States Championship 1 time
WWENXT Noth American Championship1 time
WWEUndisputed WWE Tag Team Championship2 times
WWEWorld Heavyweight Championship1 time

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FAQ's on How much does Damian Priest make

A. Damian Priest is worth around $2 Million as of 2024. 

A. Damian Priest stands 6 ft 5 inches tall (196 cms)

A. While exact figures are unknown, Rhea Ripley makes more than $250,000 from WWE.

A. Damian Priest’s real name is Luis Martinez. 

A. There are no reports or rumors of Damian Priest dating anyone and he is supposedly single. 

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