10 Dream Opponents For Damian Priest's NXT North American Title Reign
2. Roderick Strong
Roderick Strong is currently back in the tag team division right now, representing the Undisputed Era, but he is a legendary singles star in NXT and a former North American champion. He could come back to singles competition overnight and fans would celebrate since he’s one of the most technically proficient wrestlers in the world, capable of electrifying bangers with almost anyone he steps into the ring with.
A match with an exciting star like the current North American Champion Damian Priest would undoubtedly be a highlight in the latter’s reign. With Strong working the larger and more explosive opponent down, dictating the match’s pace, and Priest looking to unleash his unorthodox rapid offense at any given time, we could potentially have an in-ring classic in our hands.
Strong is a notoriously stiff wrestler against the right opponent, and given Priest’s tolerance for punishment, would be allowed to run wild with chops and backbreakers, battering the champion until an explosive babyface comeback.
Strong’s lengthy experience and numerous classics under his belt would ensure that the match stole any show it was on, and it would give Priest a perfect opportunity to work with a modern great.