Why didn’t Damien Priest kick out -- does it matter that he screwed up at Money in the Bank?

[@punchd4317]

Alot of people noticed

[@punchd4317]

He was pinned and the referee didn't count 1 2 3

[@caseycieslikowski2929]

Ref should always count to 3z

[@SonsOfLore]

The predetermined reveal was like maybe 30 years ago. I've seen people today in video comments, "You do know it's fake right?" Like the 5, or 10%, there should be 0%. Some break kayfabe, while others maintain it. Thank you Taker! It is a testament to professionalism of the performers to maintain the suspension of belief/disbelief after all these years. We all should know it's predetermined, but we still accept it.

[@WrestlingwithStory]

Great point.

[@burningphoneix]

Wasn't it that they were waiting for Drew's music to kick in and it didn't?

[@WrestlingwithStory]

If you think that through, it doesn’t make any sense. Why would Damien kick out if he heard music? Or, why would the ref stop counting when the music hit? He’s pretty clearly had his bell rung if you watch the footage. The real tell is that he starts wiggling his fingers after he hits the ground, which is a natural response after you get disoriented.

[@Justanntt97]

It’s also a really dumb thing to see too cause who doesn’t kick out of a falcon arrow…

[@franciscojrmalavet3471]

It's refreshing to hear some common sense

[@WrestlingwithStory]

That’s what I’m hoping to do with this channel. Hope you stick around!

[@kevindonaghey8483]

It's not the first time HHH had to say it was seen but the refs decision was final

[@Silenceaverted]

They likely should’ve picked a better spot for drew to cash in…or maybe queue his music right when Seth tries to pin priest so Seth stops the pin himself because he got to worry about drew now

[@WrestlingwithStory]

If you think that through - why would Drew’s music cause Priest to kick out? It doesn’t quite add up that that’s what happened.

[@69WolfLink]

I just thought Finn Balor paid the ref to not finish the count, that whole backstage scene they shot made it seem like he wasn’t going to get directly involved but was still involved

[@WrestlingwithStory]

@@69WolfLink that would’ve been one way to handle it, yeah. I think the way they did handle it was really interesting though - by just going straight at it head on and mentioning it on the show.

[@jurgenvolders6995]

People also seem to forget that the ref has to make that decision in a split second. He does not have time to way all the options. It is easy to state what would have been the best option afterwards when you are not under the same spotlight.

[@WrestlingwithStory]

And doing it after having been fined and punished for “miscounting” in the past must’ve been excruciating for him too!

[@punchd4317]

The referee didn't or did do his job???????????????????????

[@WrestlingwithStory]

Technically no, but it would’ve had massive consequences that they seemed to avoid by not having him count.

[@punchd4317]

@@WrestlingwithStory so what your saying is referee is corrupted

[@benjaminlouis3909]

Great breakdown. 👍🏿

[@WrestlingwithStory]

Thanks so much! Hope you checked out some of my other videos!