Damian Priest to suffer a massive attack for making a bold declaration on WWE SmackDown? Exploring the chances

Damian Priest secured a massive victory over Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night's Main Event. It was not just a victory but a statement that he was done with McIntyre. Now that Priest has finally gotten his redemption, he may set out on a new mission. The 42-year-old could make a bold declaration on SmackDown, stating that he is coming after the United States Championship.

It has been a long time since The Archer of Infamy held gold in WWE. Therefore, he may confront Jacob Fatu this week and challenge the latter for his coveted title. However, this may completely backfire on him. Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, and Jacob Fatu could unleash a brutal attack on Damian Priest. They could punish him for stepping up and wreak havoc on the former world champion.

Sikoa and Co. may continue to assault Priest until a horde of referees rushes to the ring to control the situation. There is a high chance of this happening, and it would set the stage for a blockbuster feud between The Punisher and The Samoan Werewolf. This could lead to a huge match between the two stars for the United States Championship.

Besides, Drew McIntyre will be away from SmackDown for a while, and LA Knight is laser-focused on the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. So, Jacob Fatu needs a fresh challenger for his title, and Damian Priest would be the right opponent for him. As a former world champion, the 42-year-old could pose a legitimate threat to Fatu's title reign.

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However, this is only speculation, and it all depends on what Triple H and the creative team have in store for Priest.

Damian Priest to win the United States Title before SummerSlam 2025?

Damian Priest will likely go after the United States Championship at one point or another. But the big question is, will he be able to capture the title before SummerSlam this year? The speculation arose because WWE would potentially look to put The Punisher in a major storyline at the spectacle.

However, the chances of Priest winning the US Title before The Biggest Party of the Summer are very low. Jacob Fatu has been a dominant champion since winning the gold at WrestleMania 41. It does not look like he will lose the championship anytime soon, at least not until SummerSlam.

The Samoan Werewolf may continue to wreak havoc on the roster as the defending champion. Meanwhile, Damian Priest may have to wait a little longer to get his hands on a championship. The creative team can still showcase a compelling feud between Fatu and Priest on SmackDown.

It will be quite interesting to see if WWE pulls off any shockers before SummerSlam, as the Triple H-led creative is known for its unpredictability.

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Subhasish Deb is a writer for the WWE column at Sportskeeda, India's leading sports and esports platform. With three years of experience in sports journalism, he has been writing compelling stories and analyses, covering day-to-day aspects. His writing style is distinctive for its use of rhetorical devices, which allows him to elevate wrestling journalism beyond mere reporting.

Deb has been an avid WWE & Cricket fan since childhood and believes the blend of his love for sports and knowledge of writing led him to become a sports writer. Given his love and passion for this industry, he has worked for several top firms both as a seasoned writer and as an editor.

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