WWE Star Damian Priest Turns Heads With Lola Vice At ‘Steps’ Premiere
The crossover between professional wrestling and Hollywood animation has steadily become one of the entertainment industry’s most engaging pipelines. When athletes step away from physical combat to lend their vocal swagger to animated roles, the transition often brings an unmistakable presence to the screen. That creative synergy takes center stage in Netflix’s upcoming fairy-tale adventure ‘Steps’, a project that reimagines classic lore through a fresh and humorous lens.
Directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, ‘Steps‘ turns the traditional Cinderella fable on its head by focusing on her misunderstood stepsisters, Lilith and Margot. Produced by Amy Poehler, the comedy features a star-studded voice cast that includes Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Nikki Glaser, Daniel Radcliffe, and Peter Dinklage. Joining the vibrant ensemble in a standout role is former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest, who provides the voice for a troll overlord named Cracktor.
Ahead of the film’s streaming debut on November 20, 2026, Priest stepped into the spotlight at the New York City premiere of ‘Steps’ on November 8. The WWE superstar commanded attention outside the ring as he arrived at the Plaza Hotel alongside his real-life partner, WWE standout Lola Vice. The couple quickly turned heads on the red carpet, stopping to pose for cameras in front of the animated feature’s floral backdrop.
Priest brought plenty of flair to the evening, wearing a dark patterned suit paired with an open-collared black shirt and orange-tinted sunglasses. Vice mirrored that sleek energy in an all-black ensemble, sporting a dramatic cutout top that accentuated her athletic physique alongside an elegant floor-length skirt. The two appeared relaxed and cheerful as flashes went off, offering fans a candid glimpse of their bond away from weekly wrestling programming.
Their stylish public outing comes as both performers continue to build considerable momentum in their respective wrestling careers. Having first connected while training at the WWE Performance Center, the pair built a close bond over two years before their friendship blossomed into romance. Priest previously reflected on navigating these high-profile settings together when the couple spoke with Denise Salcedo, admitting that dressing up for red carpet events feels thrilling because “it’s different for us” compared to entering an arena.
Stepping into the recording booth allowed Priest to channel the booming vocal cadence that defined his world championship run into a completely new artistic medium. In earlier remarks discussing the animated role, the wrestler explained that years of live ring work taught him to treat vocal delivery as a vital extension of character work. Priest noted that pouring that theatrical energy into Cracktor proved deeply satisfying, teasing that audiences will be pleasantly surprised by the character’s scene-stealing antics.
With ‘Steps’ scheduled to land on the streaming platform in late November, the New York premiere served as an ideal celebration of Priest’s expanding creative horizons beyond sports entertainment. Alongside Vice, whose own trajectory remains on a steady climb, the duo demonstrated that their natural charisma easily translates far beyond the ropes. As viewers prepare to dive into this flipped fairy tale, Priest’s foray into voice acting highlights an exciting new avenue for his career.
