Top WWE star has reportedly received "a ton of praise" following BacklashÂ
With Backlash now in the rear-view mirror, it has been reported that WWE management is very high on Damian Priest.
In one of the marquee matches of the show, The Judgment Day member went one-on-one with Puerto Rican music megastar Bad Bunny in a highly entertaining street fight.
According to a recent report from PWinsider Elite, The Punisher received many plaudits from company officials backstage after his match against the Grammy award winner.
"There was a ton of praise internally for all the work Damian Priest has done in recent months to level himself up, culminating with the San Juan Street Fight this past weekend. One source noted to PWInsider.com that he has to be seen as one of the top level players in the company going forward." (H/T Wrestling News)
Despite him losing the match, Priest's showdown against Bad Bunny was arguably the biggest moment of his career, with the contest considerably elevating Damian's star power.
Damian Priest on his WWE aspirations
Following the WWE Draft, Triple H announced that a new World Heavyweight Championship would be the number-one prize on Monday Night RAW.
During a recent interview with Wrestling News, the 40-year-old star was asked if he has his eyes set on the red brand's new world title.
"It's a beautiful title, right? It would look even more amazing around my waist. First Puerto Rican World Heavyweight Championship, sounds good to me." (H/T Sportskeeda)
Check out the full interview below:
Last night on RAW, Seth Rollins was confirmed to battle for the World Heavyweight Championship, with him now set to face one WWE star from SmackDown at Night of Champions on Saturday, May 27, in Saudi Arabia.
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