New WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest has detailed the objectives and ambitions he desires to attain because the champion, following his win at WrestleMania 40.

Ever because it was launched final 12 months, the World Heavyweight Championship has been the de-facto “workhorse championship,” because of former champion Seth Rollins, who consistently defended the title. Within the post-WrestleMania 40 press convention, The Judgment Day member said that he want to uphold that moniker and is keen to place within the exhausting yards.

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“Final 12 months, I consider I used to be #3 in most total matches, if I am not mistaken, I used to be #1 in TV matches,” said Priest. “I am going to double the quantity of matches if I may. The concept of this being the ‘workhorse championship’ … deliver it. That is what I need to do. Carry all of it.”

He understands that loads is requested of champions in WWE, however he defined that he is keen to show doubters fallacious and reply all of the questions requested of him as a champion. Priest additional went on to reward Rollins for the work he put in to construct the brand new championship.

“Seth set a precedent with this title — and it might be disrespectful to not honor what he is accomplished. I am one of many first guys to say ‘thanks’ to what he did, when he introduced one other championship to a degree that was vital to your entire roster, and I plan to do justice,” declared the brand new champion.

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Priest cashed in his Cash within the Financial institution briefcase on Drew McIntyre, who moments after defeating Rollins — and getting his WrestleMania second — misplaced to Priest. On the “WWE Uncooked” after WrestleMania 40, Jey Uso earned a future shot at Priest’s title after he defeated McIntyre, Ricochet, and Bronson Reed in a deadly four-way match.