Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest Steel Cage Match Announced for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

Damian Priest laid down a steel cage challenge to Drew McIntyre for May 24, escalating their rivalry after recent physical confrontations.

Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest Steel Cage Match Announced for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event

Damian Priest has formally challenged Drew McIntyre to a steel cage match. This proposed confrontation is slated for the WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24. The challenge was issued during the May 16 broadcast of WWE SmackDown.

During his address on WWE SmackDown, Priest declared his aggressive intentions for the potential match. He stated he wanted to beat McIntyre “to where he wouldn’t be recognizable.” This direct challenge aims to bring their heated rivalry to a new level of intensity inside the confines of a steel structure.

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This latest development follows a recent history of intense encounters between the two competitors. Drew McIntyre previously defeated Damian Priest in a street fight that took place at WrestleMania 41.

Subsequently, at WWE Backlash, Priest attacked McIntyre during their four-way match. He executed a South of Heaven maneuver, sending McIntyre crashing through a set of tables, clearly indicating their feud was far from over.

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