Tag: Punishment Martinez

WWE NXT Superstar To Get New Name And Darker Gimmick

WWE NXT Superstar Punishment Martinez is being given a new name and character – Damien Priest.

The “even darker character” change for the former ROH TV Champion was revealed in the new WWE developmental profile from Sports Business Journal. It was noted that he will receive new outfits, new entrance music and a new persona.

Martinez told SBJ that the new gimmick is a perfect fit for him.

“I’ve always been into the weird, the odd, the dark, so that’s the character I’ve always represented,” he said.

The new name for Punishment has not been reflected on the WWE roster or social media. There’s no word yet on when he will start using the new gimmick at NXT live events. Punishment signed with WWE in October 28 and later made his debut as a heel. He has received rave reviews since arriving.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Punishment Martinez Makes NXT TV Debut At Full Sail Tapings (PHOTOS)

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Former Ring of Honor wrestler Punishment Martinez made his NXT TV debut on Wednesday in a match against someone he’s got history with.

Martinez ,whose signing was confirmed last month, wrestled Matt Riddle at the TV tapings in a losing effort. According to those in attendance, he lost via submission.

In case you’re unaware, Martinez was one of Riddle’s trainers when he got into the business.

After the match was over … Kassius Ohno attempted to get some revenge for his quick loss at NXT TakeOver: War Games and attacked Riddle on the ramp.

Check out some of the photos below.

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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE Signs Former ROH TV Champion Punishment Martinez?

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Former Ring of Honor TV Champion Punishment Martinez has officially signed with WWE and reported to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, according to PWInsider. No word yet on when he will make his WWE NXT debut. Martinez recently dropped the ROH TV Title after turning down a new deal. Martinez let his ROH contract expire in August so he could sign with WWE.

Source: WrestlingINC

Former ROH TV Champion Punishment Martinez Reportedly Done With The Company, Heading To WWE

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At the Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view, Punishment Martinez successfully defended the Ring of Honor Television Championship, defeating Chris Sabin in the process. Martinez continued to attack Sabin after the match, until Jeff Cobb made the save. Cobb then laid out Martinez with a swinging suplex, before heading to the back.

During last night’s Death Before Dishonor TV tapings, Punishment Martinez defended the title yet again, this time against Jeff Cobb. Martinez dropped the ROH Television Championship to Cobb, and according to F4WOnline, Martinez has reportedly worked his final match for the promotion.

It is also being reported that the former Ring of Honor Television Champion is heading to the WWE.

Martinez trained at the Monster Factory, and has been competing in Ring of Honor since 2015. The wrestler won the Survival of the Fittest tournament in 2017, and unsuccessfully challenged for the NEVER Openweight Championship last year. Martinez won his first championship in Ring of Honor back in June this year, defeating Silas Young to become the new Ring of Honor Television Champion.

Source: WrestlingINC