WWE Royal Rumble 2022: Predicting All 30 Entrants

2. Damian Priest

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Damian Priest fits the mould as a potential winner should an idealistic fantasy booker assume that WWE will use the Rumble as an opportunity to elevate an over midcarder towards a position of greater prominence.

The promotion has, at the very least, done a good job of keeping Priest protected on the main roster. The United States Champion is yet to be pinned or submitted. It's not something they have made a big deal out of in kayfabe, but it's more than they do for the average NXT call-up.

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