On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Damian Priest, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Luis Martinez was born in West Nyack, New York on September 26, 1982, and he is currently 42 years old.
He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the SmackDown brand under the ring name of Damian Priest.
Damian Priest is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 8 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time Money In The Bank winner.
Damian Priest Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameLuis Martinez
- Ring Names
- Damian Priest (April 15, 2019 - Present)
- Punishment Martinez (March 25, 2017 - May 24, 2019)
- Damian Martinez (August 20, 2016 - March 24, 2017)
- Luis Martinez (March 7, 2015 - November 19, 2016)
- Punisher Martinez (December 15, 2012 - December 2, 2017)
- Luis Martinez (March 25, 2005 - December 14, 2012)
- Born September 26, 1982 (age 42)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceWest Nyack, New York
- Billed From
- New York City
- Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Weight
- 249 lbs (113 kg)
- NicknamesThe Archer of Infamy
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (December 15, 2012 - Present)
- Wrestler (March 25, 2005 - April 7, 2007)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEBrand
SmackDown
January 24, 2025 Present Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
February 1, 2021 January 23, 2025 Promotion WWEBrand
NXT
November 2, 2018 January 31, 2021 Promotion 
ROHJanuary 9, 2016 September 29, 2018 -
Images History
Apr 2024
Jan 2023
Apr 2022
Oct 2021
Feb 2021
Nov 2018
Jan 2016
Mar 2005 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face Finn Bálor turned on him, making Priest losing the title to Gunther August 3, 2024 Present Tweener Asked Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh to not interfere in his title match May 4, 2024 August 2, 2024 Heel Turned on Finn Bálor after losing the US title to him February 28, 2022 May 3, 2024 Tweener Viciously attacked T-Bar October 25, 2021 February 27, 2022 Face Praised Finn Bálor during a backstage segment June 7, 2020 October 24, 2021 Heel March 25, 2005 June 6, 2020 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to SD Mid Card January 24, 2025 Present RAW Upper Card November 4, 2024 January 23, 2025 RAW Mid Card August 5, 2024 November 3, 2024 RAW Upper Card April 7, 2024 August 4, 2024 RAW Mid Card June 28, 2021 April 6, 2024 RAW Injured Back injury May 18, 2021 June 27, 2021 RAW Mid Card January 8, 2020 May 17, 2021 NXT Upper Card September 2, 2019 January 7, 2020 NXT Mid Card December 5, 2018 September 1, 2019 NXT Inactive House show wrestler only November 2, 2018 December 4, 2018
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Finishers
- South of Heaven - Sitout Chokeslam (June 6, 2022 - Present)
- Razor's Edge - Crucifix Powerbomb (January 28, 2023 - Present)
- Downward Spiral - Leg Hook Reverse STO (April 25, 2022 - June 5, 2022)
- The Reckoning / Hit the Lights - Rolling Cutter (November 28, 2018 - April 24, 2022)
- South of Heaven - Sitout Chokeslam (March 25, 2005 - November 27, 2018)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Rise for the Night (v.2)" by def rebel feat. Kerry King & Damian Priest - Single (November 11, 2024 - Present)
- Theme Song"Rise for the Night" by def rebel feat. Damian Priest - Single (April 22, 2024 - November 10, 2024)
- Theme Song"The Other Side" by Alter Bridge - with The Judgment Day - Team (April 3, 2022 - August 3, 2024)
- Theme Song"Punishment" by def rebel - Single (September 19, 2022 - April 21, 2024)
- Theme Song"Sinister" by def rebel - Single (August 22, 2022 - September 18, 2022)
- Theme Song"Sinner" by def rebel - Single (October 25, 2021 - August 21, 2022)
- Theme Song"Infamy" by CFO$ - Single (July 10, 2019 - October 24, 2021)
- Theme Song"Nightmare" - Single (November 28, 2018 - July 9, 2019)
- Theme Song"Fragmented Bits" by Jean Pierre Limborg - Single (January 9, 2016 - September 29, 2018)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 World Heavyweight Championship -
x1 WWE United States Championship -
x1 NXT North American Championship -
x2 WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (with Finn Bálor) -
x2 WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (with Finn Bálor) -
x1 Mr. Money in the Bank (2023)
Ring of Honor
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Keystone Pro Wrestling
- 1 KPW Tag Team Championship (with Matthew Riddle)
Monster Factory Pro Wrestling
- 3 MFPW Heavyweight Championship
- 2 MFPW Tag Team Championship (1 with Brolly, 1 with QT Marshall)
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Slammy Award - Faction of the Year (2024 - as member of The Judgement Day)
- MFPW Invitational Winner (2016)
- PWI Faction of the Year (2023 - with The Judgment Day)
- 6° in the PWI 500 (2024)
- 8° in PWI Tag Team 100 (2023 – with Finn Bálor & Dominik Mysterio)
x1 ROH World Television Championship
x1 ROH Survival of the FittestTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Terror Twins - Rhea Ripley (August 5, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- The Judgment Day - Dominik Mysterio, Finn Bálor, JD McDonagh, Rhea Ripley (June 6, 2022 - August 3, 2024)
- The Judgment Day - Edge / Adam Copeland, Rhea Ripley (April 3, 2022 - June 6, 2022)
- Ultimate Punishment - Matt Riddle (January 16, 2016 - May 28, 2016)
- Gifted Punishment - QT Marshall (May 2, 2015 - March 12, 2016)
