WWE Cuts Damian Priest's Schedule to Address Injuries

Damian Priest, a prominent WWE wrestler and former World Heavyweight Champion, has disclosed that the company has scaled back his in-ring schedule this year to address his accumulating injuries, marking a shift from his typically grueling workload.

In interviews throughout late 2025, Priest explained that WWE officials made the decision unilaterally to protect his long-term health, despite his reluctance to slow down. He has dealt with multiple shoulder tears over the past 18 months, along with issues in his knees and back, which have left him in need of potential surgeries. However, Priest prefers to manage the pain through rehabilitation rather than opting for invasive procedures or extended time away. "I need a lot of work done, but I choose not to, because if I don't have to, I won't," he said. "I'll just figure it out. Let's do rehab and just keep me in the game, coach, that kind of thing."

Priest emphasized his dedication to the profession, noting that since joining WWE, he has never taken a day off due to injury. "I've literally taken zero days off. I've never asked for time off because I've been hurting," he stated. This year, though, the company intervened, recognizing...