Damian Priest To Miss 6/28 WWE SmackDown Due To Travel Issues

June 28, 2024

World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest is dealing with some traveling issues ahead of WWE SmackDown.

Priest has been advertised for the June 28 episode of WWE SmackDown, which will emanate from Madison Square Garden.

In a tweet on Friday, Damian Priest wrote that he was trying his best to make it, but plane issues were making it very difficult.

Trying my best to make it. Plane issues making it very difficult. pic.twitter.com/EG2qVffGl0
— Damian Priest (@ArcherOfInfamy) June 28, 2024

Update: Priest then wrote that the honor of main-venting The Garden would not be possible, as his plane had not taken off. He said that he was very disappointed, and he apologized.

Unfortunately the honor of main eventing The Garden is not possible tonight. Still haven't taken off. Stuck on a plane in a runway. Very disappointed and apologies to my people. This one hurts. Enjoy the show! #SmackDown I'm sure will be awesome https://t.co/YpVemY2wsZ
— Damian Priest (@ArcherOfInfamy) June 28, 2024

Priest was advertised to defend his title against Jey Uso, likely in a dark match.

JUST ANNOUNCED! From Monday Night RAW see Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso live in a World Heavyweight Championship Match at Friday Night SmackDown on Fri, Jun 28 at The Garden!

?️: https://t.co/AXrETv9a0b pic.twitter.com/HIxbTOpTdC
— MSG (@TheGarden) May 28, 2024

Priest is from New York, so competing at the legendary venue likely means a lot to him. Likewise, the New York fans are surely looking forward to him.

WrestleZone will provide more information as it becomes available, and we will have coverage of WWE SmackDown as it airs on June 28.