The WWE’s recent events have been marked by a bitter feud between Finn Balor and Damian Priest, with tension escalating as the World Heavyweight Championship match between Priest and Gunther took an unexpected turn at Survivor Series 2024. The match ended in chaos after Balor launched a surprise attack on Priest, who was leading the bout before being taken out. This allowed Gunther to take advantage of the distraction and retain his title by applying a Sleeper Hold. This was not the first time Balor’s actions had cost Priest an important bout, having turned against him during their SummerSlam 2024 match, where Priest lost his Heavyweight Championship to Gunther.
The aftermath of the Survivor Series match saw Gunther reacting with anger and frustration, taking out Balor with a big boot and leaving fans questioning his rationale for doing so. Despite having helped him retain his title, Gunther’s actions suggested that he was harboring resentment towards Balor, possibly due to the latter’s interference in his plans. Throughout the build-up to the match, Gunther had emphasized his desire to defeat Priest on his own, instructing Ludwig Kaiser to focus on his singles run, leaving Balor’s involvement a mystery.
Balor, on the other hand, had been waiting for the perfect moment to strike against Priest, who had recently announced his intention to focus on his singles career and distance himself from The Judgment Day. The tension between the two had been building since SummerSlam 2024, when Balor’s actions had deprived Priest of his championship. The animosity had been escalating, and the sudden attack on Priest at Survivor Series seemed the culmination of a long-simmering feud.
Priest, understandably enraged, launched a surprise attack on Balor in the parking lot, only to have his actions quickly turned around by JD McDonagh and Carlito, who rushed out to assist their faction member. The three men brutally assaulted the former Heavyweight Champion before Adam Pearce intervened, indicating that the feud between Balor and Priest is far from over.
The signs suggest that The Archer of Infamy will continue to pursue Balor, seeking to finally put an end to the bitter rivalry. Fans are left wondering what Triple H, the WWE’s head honcho, has in store for the storyline, as well as whether Dominik Mysterio was aware of the attack. The feud is likely to escalate until one of the two parties emerges victorious, ending the rivalry once and for all. The WWE’s narrative has introduced a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and personal vendettas, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this story.
