Rhea Ripley Opens Up About Bond with Damian Priest After SmackDown Debut

Rhea Ripley shares heartfelt message about her bond with Damian Priest after his SmackDown debut.

In a heartfelt post on X, Rhea Ripley expressed her emotions about being separated from her “Terror Twin” Damian Priest, who made his SmackDown debut last Friday night. Priest, the former World Heavyweight Champion, defeated Carmelo Hayes in a match set up by General Manager Nick Aldis, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his WWE career, ending his four-year tenure on Monday Night Raw.

Ripley, who remains on Raw, took to social media to describe the strong bond she shares with Priest, from being strangers to becoming inseparable travel and gym buddies. She wrote, “From being strangers, to you becoming my best friend. Always being on the same brands from day one. Being inseparable travel and gym buddies. You have always been one of my biggest supporters ❤️ I don’t want to let you go… But I cannot wait to see the punishing you get up to. Te amo, my Terror Twin! @ArcherOfInfamy” 💜


Ripley and Priest have shared an unbreakable bond since their early days together in WWE. From teaming up in the Judgment Day faction to traveling together on the road, the duo has been a constant presence in each other’s careers.

Damian Priest’s comments on Moving to SmackDown

Speaking to Byron Saxton in a WWE Digital Exclusive interview, Priest reflected on his brand change and expressed excitement for the opportunities ahead.

“Four years in WWE, all Monday Night Raw. I feel like this is the right time to move. I accomplished everything that I wanted to accomplish on Monday Night Raw. World Champion, United States Champion, multiple-time tag team champion. Now, it’s time for something new, a new challenge, new rivals. I’m here on SmackDown, ready to take them all on,” Priest stated confidently.

The move marks the beginning of a new chapter for Priest, as SmackDown presents a fresh pool of rivals and storylines.

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