WWE Star Damian Priest to voice 'The Hood' in Marvel Rivals
(Courtesy :Â NetEase, Damian Priest, Marvel)
The Hood will join the game in Season 9.5
Neteaseâs free-to-play hero shooter, Marvel Rivals, is a very popular game worldwide. Recently, they have launched Season 9 with the biggest update in the game.
Two heroes, Jubilee and The Hood, will join this seasonâs roster and it appears that we might have our very first collaboration with WWE.
Current Tag Team Champion Damian Priest might have just teased on X (formerly known as Twitter) that he might have voiced âThe Hoodâ in the game. Letâs check out more details in this article.
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Damian Priest joins Marvel Rivals
On July 11, 2026, Priest officially shared the latest âThe Mystery of Thebesâ trailer on his social media. Sharing this post, he posted a simple message:
âNo one beats The Hood.â
At the end of the trailer, The Hood is teased along with his voice. After listening to it many times, we can confirm that this is surely Damianâs voice.
Both Rivals and WWE fans quickly noticed and they are super hyped to see Damian voicing this character.
The Hood will join the Marvel Rivals roster in Season 9.5 in August 2026. Getting closer to release, we might finally get the confirmation from NetEase and maybe some sort of collaboration event with Damian as well.
This will also mark Damianâs first major voice acting project. What a way to start a career, as Rivals is one of the most-played hero-shooter live-service games.
Who is The Hood?
Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, is one of Marvel Comicsâ most dangerous crime bosses. After stealing a mystical coat and boots from a demon, he gained his powers.
He has supernatural abilities like invisibility, levitation, and enhanced combat skills. Over the years, he has become one of the most recognizable Marvel Comics villains.
He is often seen leading criminal organizations and clashing with heroes like Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Avengers.
Now, this character will join the Marvel Rivals roster in Season 9.5. He is currently rumored to be a Vanguard in the game.
Who voices The Hood in Marvel Rivals?
WWE Tag Team Champion Damian Priest has officially been confirmed as the voice actor for The Hood.
When will The Hood be released?
While Season 9 launched on July 10, The Hood is expected to join the playable roster in early August 2026.
Who is The Hood in Marvel Comics?
The Hood, also known as Parker Robbins, is a powerful Marvel villain who gained supernatural abilities after stealing a magical cloak and boots from a demon.
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