Damian Priest Currently Banned From Cashing In WWE Money In The Bank Contract

For those wondering why 2023 men's Money in the Bank ladder match winner Damian Priest hasn't cashed-in his guaranteed title shot on the currently injured World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, the answer is simple; it's because he's not allowed to.

Speaking with West Sports, 'The Archer of Infamy' explained that because Rollins is not medically cleared, he is unable to wrestle in an official match:

"I'm based on Raw. Being that Seth Rollins is the champion, unfortunately, he's not medically cleared. I can't cash in right now. Officially, he can't be in a match. I kind of have to wait until he's cleared or, if I find myself on the other show, it'd be different. That champion [Roman Reigns] is not really around all the time either. It's one of those things where I'm biding my time," Priest said.

Continuing, the 41-year-old noted that he's not worried about running out of time to cash in, saying:

"I still have until July 1. I have plenty of time. I don't want to risk doing something that I shouldn't. Five times, I've attempted, but didn't cash in. I'd rather that than a failed cash in. I'm just being extra careful right now. This is not going to go to waste. In my head, I have to become World Champion, whether it's on Raw or SmackDown. Either way, I have to become a major title holder and I have to be extra careful about it. I still have time. Obviously, you have WrestleMania coming up. That's always a good time. Whether it's 'Mania, the SmackDown before, the Raw after, it's always an exciting time. You never know what's going to happen."

Priest does have a major title match in his future, however, as he and The Judgment Day partner Finn Balor will defend their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles against British Strong Style (Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate) at Elimination Chamber on February 24.

H/T Fightful