Top RAW Rumors: Former WWE Champion to return in August, reason for big name not being used, confusion over Brock Lesnar's return (23rd June)

#4 Reason for Damian Priest being absent on RAW

Damian Priest looked like a potential top future star during his feud with The Miz on RAW. However, The Archer of Infamy has not been seen on RAW for the past few weeks.

Dave Meltzer of The Observer stated that Priest has a back issue which could be responsible for him missing time. Fightful Select (via CSS) has said that there is no injury issue but a lack of creative plans responsible for Priest not being used on RAW.

Meltzer also said Damian Priest has a bad back and that could be why he’s been missing from WWE television of late but Fightful Select claims it’s not a back issue and he’s been gone due to other reasons.

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#3 Who came up with Nikki Cross' superhero gimmick on RAW?

She had an idea and saw it brought to life. Very excited to see whats next! Go go Nikki!!!! https://t.co/ZEUPSx3wCH

— Damo (@DamoMackle) June 22, 2021

Paranormal monsters, supernatural puppets, zombie lumberjacks and now a female superhero - WWE's RAW continues to bewilder fans with outrageous storylines.

Former Women's Tag Team Champion Nikki Cross debuted her new superhero gimmick on RAW this week. Dressed in a superhero costume complete with a mask, she reminded fans of The Hurricane. The gimmick, however, seemed juvenile and outdated. Nikki Cross' husband Killian Dain revealed that the gimmick was her own idea.

She had an idea and saw it brought to life. Very excited to see whats next! Go go Nikki!!!!