Last night at WWE SmackDown, chaos erupted in the parking lot as Damian Priest sent Drew McIntyre crashing onto a car with a brutal chokeslam. The shocking moment unfolded right in front of Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi, who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The drama began after the show went off the air, with McIntyre and Priest exchanging heated words backstage. Tensions had been high between them for weeks, especially with McIntyre eyeing a shot at Priest’s Money in the Bank contract. What started as a verbal altercation quickly escalated into a full-on brawl, spilling out of the arena and into the parking lot.
Priest, known for his vicious fighting style, took control of the situation, slamming McIntyre against a parked car before hoisting him up and delivering a devastating chokeslam onto the hood. The impact was so loud that even passersby stopped in shock. Standing just a few feet away was Capaldi, who looked completely stunned as he watched the destruction unfold.
Fans quickly took to social media, sharing clips of the incident and highlighting Capaldi’s priceless reaction. “Lewis Capaldi watching a WWE parking lot fight 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 on his feet after officials and security arrived to separate the two men. However, he was clearly shaken, holding his ribs as he stared down Priest, who simply smirked before walking away.
Capaldi, still in disbelief, later joked on Instagram about the unexpected encounter. “Came to watch some wrestling, ended up watching a man get thrown onto a car. 10/10 experience,” he wrote. WWE even acknowledged the moment, posting a picture of the singer’s reaction with the caption, “When you realize WWE is realer than you thought.” 
The altercation has left fans wondering what this means for the future of both superstars. McIntyre, a former WWE Champion, is unlikely to let this attack go unanswered, and with WrestleMania approaching, a showdown between him and Priest seems inevitable. Some speculate that this incident could set up 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 retaliate with an even more vicious attack? Or will he wait for the perfect moment to strike? One thing is certain—Damian Priest just made an enemy out of one of WWE’s toughest superstars, and payback is only a matter of time.
