Damian Priest Almost Signed With AEW Before WWE Offered Seven-Figure Deal

TLDR

Damian Priest was reportedly close to signing with AEW in 2024 before WWE intervened with a seven-figure contract offer to retain him. According to Self Made Pro, AEW had serious interest in Priest and negotiations had progressed far enough that a deal was nearly finalized before WWE moved quickly to secure him with a multi-year extension in April 2024. Following his WWE contract renewal, Priest captured the World Heavyweight Championship.