One minute ago on SmackDown: Damian Priest chokeslams Drew McIntyre against a car as Lewis Capaldi looks on.🤯
Last night on WWE SmackDown, chaos erupted in the parking lot when Damian Priest sent Drew McIntyre crashing into a car with a brutal chokeslam. The shocking moment occurred right in front of Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi, who was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The drama began after the show’s exit, with McIntyre and Priest exchanging heated comments backstage. Tensions between them had been high for weeks, especially since McIntyre was eyeing a shot at Priest’s contract at Money in the Bank. What began as a verbal altercation quickly escalated into a heated brawl, which spilled out of the arena and into the parking lot.
Priest, known for his ferocious fighting style, took control of the situation, slamming McIntyre into a parked car before lifting him up and delivering a devastating chokehold to the hood. The impact was so forceful that even bystanders stopped in shock. Standing just feet away was Capaldi, who looked completely stunned as he took in the destruction.
Fans quickly took to social media, sharing clips of the incident and highlighting Capaldi’s priceless reaction. “Lewis Capaldi watching a WWE match in a parking lot in real time is not something I had on my 2025 bingo card,” one fan tweeted. Another wrote: “Damian Priest just turned Drew McIntyre into a hood ornament, and Lewis Capaldi was there to witness it. What a night!”
Despite the brutal attack, McIntyre managed to get back to his feet after officers and security arrived to separate them. However, he was visibly shaken, clutching his ribs as he stared at Priest, who simply smirked before walking away.
Capaldi, still in disbelief, later joked about the unexpected encounter on Instagram. “Came to watch wrestling and ended up watching a man get thrown into a car. 10/10 experience,” he wrote. WWE even acknowledged the moment, posting a photo of the singer’s reaction with the caption, “When you realize WWE is more real than you thought.”
The altercation has left fans wondering what this means for the future of both superstars. Former WWE Champion McIntyre is unlikely to let this attack go unchallenged, and with WrestleMania right around the corner, a showdown between him and Priest seems inevitable. Some speculate that this incident could lead to a high-stakes match, possibly with Priest’s Money in the Bank contract on the line.
For now, all eyes will be on SmackDown next week to see how McIntyre responds. Will he strike back with an even more brutal attack? Or will he wait for the perfect moment to strike? One thing is for sure: Damian Priest just made an enemy of one of WWE’s toughest Superstars, and a rematch is only a matter of time.
