Damian Priest retains World Heavyweight Title at WWE Backlash

NEW DELHI: At WrestleMania, Damian Priest , known as "Señor Money in the Bank," shocked the world by cashing in his contract on Drew McIntyre 's victory over Seth Rollins , crowning himself the new World Heavyweight Champion. This abrupt change in titleholder sparked a wave of new contenders eager to challenge for the prestigious gold.

Jey Uso quickly emerged as a formidable challenger, earning the No. 1 Contender spot in a hard-fought Fatal 4-Way Match. Despite McIntyre's resilience, CM Punk 's interference once again proved decisive, paving the way for Uso's opportunity. However, Uso faced relentless attacks from The Judgement Day , only to be rescued by Braun Strowman 's surprising return on Raw.

Their subsequent showdown was intense, with chants of "Yeet" filling the arena as both competitors showcased their skills. Priest initially dominated, but Uso shifted the momentum with a series of devastating moves. The match saw a flurry of pin attempts and near falls, with interference from JD and Finn Balor adding to the chaos.

In the climax, Priest managed to hit a chokeslam from the turnbuckle, securing the pinfall victory and retaining his title amidst thunderous applause from the crowd.

(Inputs from Agencies)