The former NXT Champion Damian Priest returned back to action on this week’s WWE Monday Night Raw after a one month time off. His last wrestled against John Morrison in Lumberjack Match on Raw.
Previously, it was reported by Dave Meltzer that Damian Priest was off to WWE TV due to injury. Later, Fightful Select reported that Priest was cleared to wrestle but WWE creative didn’t have plans for him.
Now, PWInsider reported that Raw Superstar Damian Priest had taken time off due to personal matters. It was also noted that WWE wants him to back by the time of Money In The Bank qualifier matches but it didn’t happen.
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On this week’s WWE Raw, Damian Priest participated in Battle Royal, which was scheduled to fill the Randy Orton’s spot for Last Chance Money In The Bank Triple Threat qualifier match. But Riddle won the match by last eliminating Damian Priest.
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However, Riddle unable to win the match for Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre got the final spot for Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Riddle, Drew McIntyre, Ricochet and John Morrison are the qualified for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match from Monday Night Raw.
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