Wrestling Headlines
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
    • HEADLINES
  • NEWS
    • WWE News, WWE Rumors and Spoilers
    • AEW News and Rumors
    • IMPACT Wrestling News and Rumors
    • ROH News and Rumors
    • NJPW News
    • MLW News
    • NWA Wrestling News
  • RESULTS
    • WWE Raw Results
    • WWE Smackdown Results
    • WWE NXT Results
    • WWE 205 Live Results
    • WWE PPV Results
    • WWE House Show Results
    • AEW Results
    • IMPACT Wrestling Results
    • IMPACT PPV Results
    • Ring of Honor Results
    • NJPW Results
    • MLW Wrestling Results
    • NWA Results
    • Lucha Underground Results
    • Indy Wrestling Results
  • COLUMNS
    • Hustle
    • Sir Sam’s Court
    • The Brand Extension
    • Tim Rose Jr
    • Cool Points
    • The Main Event
    • El Gringo Loco
    • Imp’s Adventures
    • Doctor’s Orders
    • Column of the Month
    • LOP Hall Of Fame
  • PODCASTS
    • Imp’s LOP Radio Adventure
    • Kingdom of Honour
    • LOP Aftershock
    • All Night Long Wrestling Podcast
    • Quick and Painless Pro Wrestling Podcast
    • The Legacy Series
    • The Doc Says
  • FORUMS
  • CONTACT
Wrestling Headlines
No Result
View All Result

Home » News » WWE News, WWE Rumors and Spoilers » Roman Reigns Reportedly Has Damian Priest SmackDown Storyline Nixed, Backstage Update on WWE Plans for Priest

Roman Reigns Reportedly Has Damian Priest SmackDown Storyline Nixed, Backstage Update on WWE Plans for Priest

by Marc Middleton
January 7, 2021
in WWE News, WWE Rumors and Spoilers
A A
54
Roman Reigns Reportedly Has Damian Priest SmackDown Storyline Nixed, Backstage Update on WWE Plans for Priest
13.5k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

WWE NXT Superstar Damian Priest was scheduled to be called up to the SmackDown roster last Friday.

It was reported earlier this week, via Fightful Select, that Priest was scheduled to be called up to the main roster as of earlier in the week. That report came after @Wrestlevotes reported that a NXT talent was scheduled to be called up to SmackDown last Friday for a main event segment with Kevin Owens, Jey Uso and WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.

In an update, now Wrestling Observer Radio reports that Priest was the one scheduled to be called up to work with Owens, Reigns and Uso on SmackDown, but the angle was nixed at the last minute.

The story is that someone decided that they need new babyface Superstars on the blue brand, and when asked who from NXT could fill that role, Priest was brought up and decided on for the call-up. Creative reportedly came up with a storyline where Priest was supposed to come to SmackDown as Owens’ best friend, to assist him in the feud with Reigns and Uso. They were actually booked to work a tag team main event match on last Friday’s show.

Priest was at SmackDown and ready to go, but Owens spoke up and essentially said it made no sense for Priest to be his best friend. Owens reportedly mentioned how they have nothing in common, and how they could still do the angle, but there wasn’t much logic in Priest being introduced as his best friend. Reigns then reportedly spoke up and agreed, and since it was someone with pull like Reigns, the idea was nixed. There is no word yet on how Paul Heyman felt about the storyline, but Reigns ended up getting it nixed.

Priest, who lost to Karrion Kross in the opening match of last night’s NXT New Year’s Evil special, is said to be “lost” on the black & gold brand right now because he is still booked for a spot on the main roster, but nothing has been confirmed. It was noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that as of Wednesday morning Priest was now scheduled to be on RAW later this month, but everything related to his call-up is up in the air, and nothing is confirmed.

Priest was ready to be called up last Friday but the angle was booked just the day before on Thursday, then they decided against it. The call-up actually would’ve went against the most recent policy, which says no one is to be called up from NXT unless it’s been booked months in advance, that way they can finish other storylines and tie up loose ends.

While the details surrounding Priest’s move to the main roster are up in the air, it has been confirmed that he is scheduled for a spot on RAW or SmackDown in the near future.

Stay tuned for more.

Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc. Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here.

RECENT POSTS

Serena Deeb On Working With C.M. Punk

News for Tonight’s WWE RAW – Alexa Bliss Returns to the Ring, Royal Rumble Build, More

El Gringo Loco: Through the Eyes of a 7-Year-Old

Nikki Bella Says She Knew WWE SmackDown Talent Was Going to be Top Star

Britt Baker Suggests AEW Star To Be Bayley’s Next Talk Show Segment Guest

Brie Bella Says She’s Bummed WWE NXT Star Isn’t On Main Roster Yet

Previous Post

Impact Wrestling Filmed Hard To Kill Match Months Ago

Next Post

Kenny Omega and Don Callis Hype Up The Bullet Club Reunion In AEW, Says They Are Just Getting Started

COLUMNS

El Gringo Loco: Through the Eyes of a 7-Year-Old

El Gringo Loco: Through the Eyes of a 7-Year-Old

January 18, 2021
Can’t Knock The Hustle: Can Paul Heyman Bring Out The Best (Or Worst) In Apollo Crews?

Can’t Knock The Hustle: Can Paul Heyman Bring Out The Best (Or Worst) In Apollo Crews?

January 13, 2021
Kota Ibushi, ‘Switchblade’ Jay White Story is Timeless

Kota Ibushi, ‘Switchblade’ Jay White Story is Timeless

January 12, 2021
Wrestling Headlines 2020 End of Year Awards Results

Wrestling Headlines 2020 End of Year Awards Results

January 11, 2021
Can’t Knock The Hustle: Wrestling’s 30 Under 30 List (WWE, AEW, NXT, New Japan, and more)

Can’t Knock The Hustle: Wrestling’s 30 Under 30 List (WWE, AEW, NXT, New Japan, and more)

January 6, 2021
Mitchell, Disco Inferno Commentaries on Brodie Lee Were Completely Tone Deaf

Mitchell, Disco Inferno Commentaries on Brodie Lee Were Completely Tone Deaf

January 4, 2021

PODCASTS

An 8 Year Old Takes Over The Doc Says Podcast (Royal Rumble Preview)

An 8 Year Old Takes Over The Doc Says Podcast (Royal Rumble Preview)

January 17, 2021
WWE NXT

WH Radio WWE NXT Review, Jan. 14th, 2021 – IMPACT Stars Makes NXT Debut!

January 14, 2021
RAW

WH Radio WWE RAW Review, Jan. 12th, 2021 – Alexa Bliss Fireballs Randy Orton?!

January 12, 2021
WWF: The Legacy Series – Warrior vs. Creative (07-90)

WWF: The Legacy Series – Warrior vs. Creative (07-90)

January 10, 2021
Kingdom of Honor–AEW, G1 Climax 30, and the Pure Title

Kingdom of Honor–Reviewing an amazing week of pro wrestling

January 10, 2021
ANLWP: 5 Best Royal Rumble Matches

ANLWP: 5 Best Royal Rumble Matches

January 9, 2021

HOME

Wrestling Headlines

ABOUT US

WrestlingHeadlines.com is your daily source for pro wrestling news headlines. Our coverage includes WWE, AEW, IMPACT, NJPW, ROH, MLW and more. Formerly Lords of Pain (LOP), we have been publishing WWE news and rumors since 1998! We are an independent news outlet and are not affiliated with any wrestling promotion.

STAY CONNECTED

  • 144.7k Fans
  • 11.2k Followers
  • 3.2k Subscribers

Home | News | Results | Columns | Radio | Contact | Privacy Policy

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
    • HEADLINES
  • NEWS
    • WWE News, WWE Rumors and Spoilers
    • AEW News and Rumors
    • IMPACT Wrestling News and Rumors
    • ROH News and Rumors
    • NJPW News
    • MLW News
    • NWA Wrestling News
  • RESULTS
    • WWE Raw Results
    • WWE Smackdown Results
    • WWE NXT Results
    • WWE 205 Live Results
    • WWE PPV Results
    • WWE House Show Results
    • AEW Results
    • IMPACT Wrestling Results
    • IMPACT PPV Results
    • Ring of Honor Results
    • NJPW Results
    • MLW Wrestling Results
    • NWA Results
    • Lucha Underground Results
    • Indy Wrestling Results
  • COLUMNS
    • Hustle
    • Sir Sam’s Court
    • The Brand Extension
    • Tim Rose Jr
    • Cool Points
    • The Main Event
    • El Gringo Loco
    • Imp’s Adventures
    • Doctor’s Orders
    • Column of the Month
    • LOP Hall Of Fame
  • PODCASTS
    • Imp’s LOP Radio Adventure
    • Kingdom of Honour
    • LOP Aftershock
    • All Night Long Wrestling Podcast
    • Quick and Painless Pro Wrestling Podcast
    • The Legacy Series
    • The Doc Says
  • FORUMS
  • CONTACT

Home | News | Results | Columns | Radio | Contact | Privacy Policy