Seth Rollins' first title defense as the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since winning RAW's top title belt at Night of Champions was a resounding success. But, while Rollins' performance was impeccable, as expected, it was his opponent, Damian Priest, who got most of the praise.
The latest Monday Night RAW episode, which was held in Harford, CT, bore witness to the first championship match in a RAW episode in nearly two years. It only felt fitting then that the match take place in a city that many wrestlers enjoy, saying that it has a different vibe compared to other metropolitan areas like Montreal or New York.
For more than 21 minutes, Rollins and Priest treated audiences in and out of the arena to a show in RAW's first televised championship defense in a while. All throughout, Priest's performance was the highlight of the night, especially within the WWE.
According to PWInsider, Priest received a ton of internal praise, suggesting that someone from the higher-up and other fellow wrestlers thought highly of his showing.