Damian Priest already has plans for his reign as World Heavyweight Champion.
The Judgement Day member finally cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase last night at WrestleMania 40. After Drew McIntyre beat Seth Rollins to become world champion, Priest ran in and attacked the new champion.
He quickly cashed in the contract he won last year in London, pinning McIntyre to win his first world title in the WWE.
Speaking in his post-WrestleMania press conference, a reporter asked Damian Priest if he will carry on Seth Rollins’ legacy as the “workhorse champion”. He noted that he had the most TV matches in WWE last year, and wants to continue the work done by the former champion.
“Last year, I believe I was number three for most overall matches. If I’m not mistaken, I was number one for overall TV matches. I’ll double the amount of matches if I could. The idea of this being the workhorse championship? Bring it. That’s what I want to do. I want it all. Obviously, we know our champion’s schedules change. When you’re the guy, or one of the guys, or one of the girls, a lot is asked of you. Give me the questions – I’d love to give the answers.
Seth set a precedent with this title, and it’d be disrespectful not to honor what he’s done. I’m one of the first guys to say thank you for what he did, when he brought another Championship to a level that was important to the entire roster. I plan to do it justice.”
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