WWE Backlash 2024: 10 Things That Must Happen

5. Damian Priest Wins Anyway

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Then, put Damian over.

Jey Uso has blossomed since breaking free from The Bloodline's midst, but this isn't his time. It belongs to Priest, and it'd be a shame to see his World Title reign be cut super-short following that Money In The Bank cash in moment in Philly. WWE won't want the belt to start bouncing around like they're working some protracted scramble match either.

Seth Rollins worked hard to put some lustre on the strap's name, and it'd be rather rubbish if Trips booked a third World Title switch in April; Rollins > Drew McIntyre > Priest > Uso is too much. That wouldn't do a whole lot to make the title feel credible. It'd also leave Damian on rocky ground if he dropped the thing so soon.

No, Go one-on-one without Judgment Day bells and whistles, then have Damian Priest show that he belongs on top by seeing off a game challenge from somebody eager to prove himself. Backlash is a make or break moment for the belt and Priest's standing. Please don't screw it up!

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