Danny Cage, renowned trainer at Monster Factory, shared insights into the training journey of Damian Priest, a prominent WWE Raw star, shedding light on Priest’s early struggles and eventual rise to success.
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Cage, recalling his initial encounter with Priest during the latter’s early wrestling days, admitted to “Under The Ring” that he initially saw great potential in Priest. However, he noted that Priest faced challenges in overcoming self-doubt and external pressures that hindered his progress.
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“Damian Priest… I saw so much potential but he couldn’t get out of his own way,” Danny Cage remarked, highlighting how premature labeling as a “star” burdened Priest early in his career. Cage recounted a pivotal moment during a Gerald Brisco seminar where he challenged Priest, prompting a transformation in Priest’s mindset. This shift, fueled by Cage and Brisco’s guidance, propelled Priest to a determination never to be deterred or feel inadequate again.
Danny Cage emphasized Priest’s dedication to self-improvement, noting how he progressively committed to rigorous training routines, resulting in weight loss and enhanced physical fitness. Priest’s persistence eventually led to notable success in Ring of Honor (ROH), where Cage’s recommendation of Priest’s work to a WWE executive garnered attention from the wrestling giant.
Today, Priest stands as a cornerstone of WWE programming, holding prestigious titles such as the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships as part of Judgment Day, the NXT North American Championship, the WWE United States Championship, and currently holding the Money In The Bank briefcase, cementing his status as a formidable force in the wrestling world.
