Smackdown in Ireland, Dublin, was set up to R-Truth to come to Aleister Black in a match that has been built over the last few weeks. The truth recently caused Black during the promo and urged him to be able to do in the ring. The fans expected the match to solve the score, but what developed was unexpected and slightly cheerful twists.
Instead of showing up personally, R-Truth appeared on a large screen with a pre-connected message. When the candidates turned their heads towards the screen, he explained that he accidentally flew to Dublin in Georgia, rather than in Dublin in Ireland and could completely miss the show. In the typical fashion of R-Truth it was quite funny, but he did not leave fans disappointed. The truth later revealed that it had arranged a replacement to take its place, which was none other than the former world heavy weight champion Damien Priest.
When the priest entered the circle, the atmosphere immediately moved. The fans welcomed him excitedly, but the situation escalated quickly when Aleister Black confronted him. Now, what was intended as a substitute match has turned into a physical fight between the two, which forced WWE security to hit and separate them. The segment ended without a clear winner, but in the coming weeks he also laid the foundations for greater clearing.
It should be remembered that the priest held his title for several months, with a successful defensive record before he lost him to Summerslam 2024, when Finn Balor betrayed him, which cost the priest of the World Championship in heavy weight. On the other hand, Aleister Black has been dominant since his return to Smackdown in April this year, stacked singles victory and established himself as a dangerous opponent.
Statistically, both men bring strong CVs to this rivalry. The priest boasts more championships over WWE, including the United States Championship in 2021 and brand titles in addition to their world -wide weight run. Black has also captured gold in the past, which includes the government of the NXT championship and several other main victories in the main list. Both superstars average strong records of losing victory in the singles competition, which makes the struggle an exciting and good watch.
What makes this clash even more interesting is the contrast in styles. The priest brings a mixture of strength and dexterity, often uses its height and power to control, while Black relies purely on its distinctive ability and speed, with its signature black mass kick is one of the most finishers in WWE.
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Published on:
August 23, 2025
