Damian Priest, born Luis Martinez, is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler currently signed to WWE’s Raw roster. He rose to prominence in WWE after securing his first United States Championship at WWE SummerSlam 2021 by defeating Sheamus. Priest has continued to defend his title against notable wrestlers such as Sami Zayn and Dolph Ziggler. Prior to his WWE career, he was known as “Punishment Martinez” in Ring of Honor (ROH), where he won the ROH World Television Championship and performed in Japan as part of the ROH and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) collaboration.
Growing up, Priest was influenced by his father, a martial artist, and trained in Goju-ryu martial arts, even winning two national championships in full-contact martial arts. His journey into wrestling began at the Monster Factory, where he honed his craft and won several titles. Between 2015 and 2018, he wrestled under his real name in ROH before adopting the ring name “Damian Priest.” After briefly losing the United States Championship to Finn Balor in 2022, Priest transitioned into a heel persona and joined Judgment Day, a prominent WWE faction.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2024, Damian Priest’s estimated net worth stands at around $2 million. His primary source of income comes from his WWE salary, reported at $300,000 per year. Additionally, Priest receives compensation from pay-per-view events, merchandise sales, and royalties from his WWE-related merchandise.
Other Income Sources
Though most of his wealth comes from WWE, Damian Priest benefits from various wrestling-related revenue streams, including merchandise sales. However, information on other ventures or investments outside of his wrestling career is limited, with no details provided about potential business endeavors or endorsements.
Lifestyle and Assets
Priest currently resides in New York, although the specifics of his residence remain private. As a fan of luxury cars, Priest owns several high-end vehicles, including a Dodge Charger, Lamborghini Huracan, and Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe, which he occasionally shares on social media. Despite his success, there is no information available regarding his charitable efforts or contributions.
