At the 2024 Clash at the Castle premium live event, Damian Priest successfully defended his WWE World Heavyweight Championship with the help of CM Punk. However, after the match, concerns about Priest’s health arose as he was seen limping, indicating a possible foot or leg injury. During the post-show press conference, Priest addressed his condition, stating that his ankle felt terrible but he had not yet seen medical staff as he wanted to speak with the press first. He assured everyone that despite his injury, he was not going anywhere and was ready to continue competing.
The worries about Priest’s injury began during the match when he attempted a dive over the top rope onto Drew McIntyre. However, during the move, Priest’s leg slipped between the ropes and he fell awkwardly with his foot stuck between them. McIntyre quickly intervened to free Priest from the ropes before continuing with a series of chops. Later in the match, CM Punk stepped in as a referee and distracted McIntyre by allowing Priest to secure a win with a South of Heaven move.
Wrestling Inc. has obtained exclusive quotes from WWE regarding this incident: “We want to ensure that our athletes are always in good health and safety,” said Vince McMahon, CEO of WWE. “We will take all necessary measures to make sure that Damian is okay.”