10 WWE Stars Who Had Their Best Match EVER This Year

7. Damian Priest

Drew McIntyre WWE Best Ever
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When: SummerSlam

Opponent: GUNTHER

Special mention must go to Damian Priest's shock winner vs. Bad Bunny at Backlash 2023. That 'San Juan Street Fight' in Puerto Rico was phenomenal, and yet it couldn't hold a candle to what was coming at SummerSlam 2024. There, Priest wore the look of a guy who'd fully found his confidence as a main-eventer.

GUNTHER was there to meet him halfway and ensure a top bout.

Being honest, this was the Austrian's night. He won the World Heavyweight Championship on one of the most vital pay-per-views of WWE's year, but Triple H made sure Priest didn't come away empty handed. Finn Bálor's run-in and distraction gave Damian an out; further, it gave him a follow-up story to tackle without the belt.

Pre-Finn, Priest and GUNTHER were smashing it in front of a rowdy crowd who love big dudes that can shift. That's key. Both men stuck a ton of movement into the match without sacrificing power, then GUNTHER had his moment. Priest's title reign wasn't outstanding, but it did end on a high.

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