EVERY Wrestler From The Original ALL IN - Where Are They Now?

27. Punishment Martinez

Rey Mysterio All In
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A bit mad to look back now and recall that Damian Priest was in the Over Budget battle royal. A comedy match, ostensibly - one that also ruled to an absurd, unexpected degree - it was comprised of comedy acts, solid hands and veterans. As it turns out, one of the biggest future stars in the game - then wrestling as Punishment Martinez, one of the less celebrated athletic hoss types - was hiding in plain sight.

As the formidable unit of the Judgment Day stable, Priest with his ice-cold badass character stars atop WWE Raw, which is experiencing its hottest spell in years and years and years. He's also World Heavyweight Champion elect, having won the men's Money In The Bank Ladder match last month.

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