Bad Bunny receives a communication from Damian Priest
Bad Bunny, the globally celebrated Puerto Rican rapper and WWE enthusiast, has not publicly declared his intentions to return to the wrestling world in recent times [1][3][4]. His last wrestling appearance was at WWE Backlash 2023 in Puerto Rico, where he triumphed over Damian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight [1][3][4]. Since then, Bad Bunny has been engrossed in his music career, particularly his ongoing residency in San Juan, which runs from July 11 to September 14, 2025 [2][4].
Damian Priest, a close friend and former in-ring partner of Bad Bunny, has addressed the possibility of Bad Bunny’s return. Priest stated in a July 2025 interview with TMZ Sports that Bad Bunny has an open invitation to return “whenever he’s ready,” but emphasized that the decision rests entirely with Bad Bunny—both physically and mentally [1][3][4]. Priest acknowledged that Bad Bunny takes wrestling seriously and would want to train properly before making any comeback [1][2][3].
> “Whenever he’s ready. That’s up to him, as far as like when he’s ready physically and mentally. Easy for me to say next week, but he has to be actually ready. And I know the way he is, he’d want to do it properly and train properly.” [1][2][3]
Rumours of a potential Bad Bunny and Travis Scott collaboration for WWE SummerSlam 2025 have circulated, but these seem uncertain, particularly since Scott has reportedly been removed from the card, and Bad Bunny is committed to his concert residency during that period [2]. Other musical artists, such as Jelly Roll and Cardi B, are also being linked to the event, but there is no confirmation of Bad Bunny’s involvement [2].
No specific timeline for Bad Bunny’s return has been set. Priest’s comments suggest that, while WWE is open to welcoming him back and he is eager to support his training, any return would only happen when Bad Bunny himself feels prepared—especially given his current professional commitments [1][2][3]. With his residency ending in mid-September 2025, any WWE return would logically only be possible afterward, should he choose to pursue it [2][4].
| Aspect | Details | |-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Last WWE Appearance | Backlash 2023 (May 2023) | | Current Focus | Music residency in Puerto Rico (July–September 2025) | | Public Interest Shown | None directly by Bad Bunny | | WWE’s Stance | Open invitation, per Damian Priest | | Rumored Events | SummerSlam 2025 (unconfirmed, considered unlikely due to scheduling) | | Potential Timeline | No sooner than after September 2025, if at all |
In conclusion, Bad Bunny has not personally expressed interest in returning to WWE, but WWE remains open to his comeback whenever he is ready, according to Damian Priest [1][3][4]. His current music tour schedule makes an imminent return unlikely, and any future involvement would depend on his own readiness and desire to train for a proper in-ring performance [1][2][3].
"Damian Priest, a close friend of Bad Bunny, has stated that Bad Bunny has an open invitation to return to WWE whenever he's ready, but the decision lies with Bad Bunny himself, considering his professional commitments to his music career."
"Rumors of a potential Bad Bunny and Travis Scott collaboration for WWE SummerSlam 2025 have circulated, but these seem uncertain, as Bad Bunny is currently focused on his music residency and there is no confirmation of his involvement in the event."
