Leading into WrestleMania 41 in Sin City, Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest had made a singular declaration: any encounter between them would be marked by unrelenting aggression. This promise culminated in a devastating Street Fight at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday night in Las Vegas, where both wrestlers unleashed the full extent of their fury.
The core motivation for this brutal contest stemmed from a previous event – Priest’s successful cash-in of his Money in the Bank contract against McIntyre last year during WrestleMania. This act served as the catalyst for the entire confrontation.
McIntyre’s characteristic intensity was immediately apparent. He dominated much of the match, expertly responding to the fervent support of the crowd – a moment captured with a quick selfie – while utilizing dynamic maneuvers such as a daring front flip over the ring ropes to establish an early advantage.
As McIntyre sought to escalate his attacks by applying pressure around Priest’s neck with a chair, Priest skillfully countered with a chokeslam and a failed pin attempt, momentarily regaining control of the momentum.
However, McIntyre swiftly retaliated, setting up a table in the center of the ring and hoisting Priest onto it before executing a powerful Razor’s Edge, sending Priest crashing through the table. Despite this, he couldn’t secure the necessary three-count.
“I look like ‘broke down Barbie’ after that intense match,” Tiffany Stratton commented following the bout.
McIntyre then strategically utilized the steel steps within the ring, culminating in a devastating Future Shock DDT on Priest. Despite attempting to pin him, the victory remained out of reach for the challenger. The escalating animosity fueled their continued struggle.
The two titans engaged in a relentless exchange of blows and forceful impacts, with McIntyre eventually succumbing to the pressure, allowing Priest an opportunity to reassess his strategy against the Scottish powerhouse.
Priest attempted a classic Old School maneuver on McIntyre. He briefly maintained balance on the ropes before McIntyre forcefully pushed him off, sending him tumbling onto the tables below. McIntyre subsequently brought Priest back into the ring, positioning his head dangerously close to a strategically placed chair in the corner.
This led directly to McIntyre unleashing a devastating Claymore – a final, decisive strike that secured the victory.
With this confrontation concluded, McIntyre’s long-awaited revenge against Priest was officially complete.
