“2nd Cash In”: Judgment Day Member Suspected of Dating Rusev’s Ex-Wife Lana by Fans After Post WrestleMania XL Pic Emerges

Rusev and Lana formed a partnership in NXT that blossomed into a real-life romance. Making their debut at the 2014 Royal Rumble, the kayfabe heroes from Russia had a successful run in the WWE. During this time in 2016, they got married but separated in 2023. Now, it looks like the AEW star has found herself another locker room romance, but not in AEW.

Lana (real name CJ Perry) departed from the WWE in 2021 and joined AEW in 2023. She continued working with Rusev (now Miro)but from a different angle.

Lana seen with Damian Priest post-RAW after her split from Rusev

Damian Priest of The Judgment Day has been on a roll post-RAW. Following a surprise and successful cash-in, he walked away from Mania Night #2 as the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. At the post-RAW party, he arrived with none other than CJ Perry, a.k.a Lana. The duo can be seen talking to Jimmy Uso at the party in a picture circulating social media.

Priest can be seen wearing the same suit he wore during the show, and the curly-haired woman by his side is Lana. While it could’ve been anyone, the person who uploaded the image did mention it was the former WWE star. While Drew McIntyre is fuming that Priest took his title away in five minutes after winning at WrestleMania, what could Rusev be thinking about this? Lana and Rusev separated in December of 2023.

While TMZ reported the couple splitting in March 2024, reports indicate the two separated in December 2023. Talking to TMZ, Lana said, “Miro and I have made the difficult decision to separate after many wonderful years together.” She did add that they may continue working together to further their on-screen personas despite this split. Nevertheless, the pro wrestling community had a field day online after encountering this development.

But why did the two split up, and fan reaction to the new development?

When the news broke of the couple splitting after seven years of marriage, fans wanted to know what caused it. However, unlike most wrestlers’ marriages ending, there was no infidelity here. The two former lovers just grew distant. Fans were surprised to see Lana with Priest and this is what they had to say about it.

This user expressed his admiration for the Judgment Day star and suggested the content of his conversation with Jimmy Uso.

• “That is my boy Damian Priest. Hope he keeps the strap for at least a year or more. Looks he talking strategy with Jimmy Uso”

Another user suggested that Priest’s greatest professional achievement came right after a stellar personal achievement.

• “So at Wrestlemania it was his 2nd cash in…”

Some users initiated a clever callback to Rusev’s gimmick during his stint in WWE.

“Smdh not on rusev day”

“On Rusev Day of all days too”

These users made some interesting remarks on the reality of life.

“First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the women”

I told y’all she dropped Rusev for Priest ..

With the upcoming WWE Draft, there have been speculations that the Judgment Day could break apart. This would see each member getting a solo run. So, do you want to see Lana return as Priest’s manager? What are your thoughts on this new development? Tell us in the comments.

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