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We are just a few hours away from the upcoming edition of WWE RAW, which will be another crucial episode on the road to Bad Blood 2024. One of the major matches set for WWE RAW tonight is a showdown between Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio. However, this match could be a setup for the Archer of Infamy, as he may fall victim to a vicious assault at the hands of The Judgment Day.
For the past few weeks, Finn Bálor has taken every opportunity to interfere in Priest’s business. With both men set to clash in a singles match at Bad Blood 2024, it’s possible that during The Archer of Infamy’s match against Dominik, Bálor could make an appearance to launch an attack. This could ensue either on his own or with the full support of The Judgment Day.
Such an assault could potentially write Priest off television for a few months, which could lead to the cancellation of the Bálor vs. Priest match at the upcoming premium live event. WWE might then use this time to build the feud further, eventually setting up a match at Survivor Series later this year.
Overall, it will be interesting to see how things unfold on WWE RAW tonight when Damian Priest locks horns with Dominik Mysterio.
Why does Triple H prefer to move forward with the above scenario in WWE RAW tonight?
One of the primary reasons why Triple H might prefer the scenario mentioned above is that it allows him to keep the Bad Blood 2024 card limited to five matches.
For those unaware, a match between Gunther and Sami Zayn is expected to be added to the card, with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line. The chances of this match increase with Gunther Sami’s confrontation on last week’s WWE RAW.
Currently, WWE has five matches announced, and the addition of Gunther vs. Zayn would bring the total to six. However, in recent premium live events (except SummerSlam), Triple H has preferred shorter cards, typically with a maximum of five matches. If the storyline results in Damian Priest getting injured and the Bálor vs. Priest match being canceled, WWE would still have only five matches on the card, even after adding the World Title bout.
Additionally, this scenario allows Triple H to extend the feud between Damian Priest and Finn Bálor, potentially making it a bigger rivalry over time. Ultimately, time will tell how the rivalry between Priest and Bálor plays out, and it will be interesting to see how many matches end up on the Bad Blood 2024 card.
