The action didn’t stop after the February 24, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air as LA Knight wowed the crowd in Cincinnati, Ohio. In a dark match, Knight faced off with Ohio’s own The Miz in singles competiton. Despite the match coming in Miz’s home-state, the Cincinnati crowd were firmly behind Knight, who got the win to send the crowd home happy.
Though Knight is a SmackDown Superstar, his appearance after Raw wasn’t entirely a surprise. Shortly before the show went life, it was reported that Knight had been spotted in Cincinatti. Though this left some speculating he’d appear on the broadcast, his role was only for those live in the arena.
WWE Raw – February 24, 2024
WWE Raw served as the final episode of the red brand ahead of Elimination Chamber 2025, with several storylines connecting into the show. On Raw, Cody Rhodes addressed The Rock’s offer to be his champion, and admitted that he has to think about what’s best for his family. Raw also saw Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez win the WWE Women’s Tag Titles, with the duo becoming the first-ever team to win the gold on three occasions.
SmackDown star LA Knight has been seen in Cincinnati, Ohio, ahead of tonight’s episode of WWE Raw on Netflix (February 24).
The final Raw before WWE’s Elimination Chamber event will take place at the Heritage Bank Center. According to PWInsiderElite, the former United States Champion is in town.
Confirmed for tonight’s show are appearances from three competitors in Saturday’s Men’s Elimination Chamber match—Logan Paul, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk.
Additionally, two championship bouts are set: Lyra Valkyria will defend the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Dakota Kai, while Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Naomi put their titles on the line against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
Drew McIntyre was a part of WWE’s Topps Rip Night in Jersey City, but the Scottish Warrior had more than trading cards on his mind. When McIntyre pulled a Cody Rhodes card from a pack, he warned the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion “I’m coming for you.” McIntyre will be a part of the Men’s Elimination Chamber match which will determine Rhodes’ challenger for WrestleMania 41 in April.
McIntyre later pulled a card featuring LA Knight, an individual the three-time former WWE World Champion has had issueswith as of late. Referring to their issues stemming from the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match, McIntyre shared that “Alright, let’s do the bit. My good buddy, LA Knight. See, I got your stuff in for you.”
McIntyre was reportedly left furious as Knight’s attempts to ‘get his stuff in’ affected Drew’s role in the Rumble, including his elimination. While these issues have seemingly simmered down, with the matter even being addressed on SmackDown, WWE are reportedly considering ditching a McIntyre Vs. Damian Priest feud, another idea McIntyre has taken issue with.
With McIntyre not a favorite to win the Elimination Chamber match, questions remain as to what his role at WrestleMania 41 will look like. Though WWE has yet to confirm anything, many believe a showdown with Knight is coming, especially after his comments this week.
Drew McIntyre is a proven master of social media trolling and has now set his sights on SmackDown rival LA Knight. On X (fka Twitter,) McIntyre used a viral absent tattoo meme to mock Knight’s lack of WWE World Championships.
How adorable, this fan got all of LA Knight’s WWE World Title wins tattooed on him ? pic.twitter.com/IMIIhlgufu
McIntyre’s latest barb at Knight is just the latest interaction between the two. The Scottish Warrior was said to be furious at the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE as Knight disrupted the flow of the match and Drew’s elimination. Though things have cooled down behind the scenes, Knight made reference to ‘getting his stuff in’ during a promo against McIntyre on the latest WWE SmackDown.
— The Movement – Pro Wrestling (@TheMovementXx) February 8, 2025
This online dig by McIntyre has left fans excited at the prospect of a one-on-one showdown between the two Superstars. Though McIntyre was initially set to face Damian Priest at WrestleMania 41, an idea he reportedly opposed, this dig could be a sign that it’ll be Knight who faces McIntyre this April in Las Vegas instead.
Drew McIntyre has never shied away from using social media to play mindgames, as he did exactly that in his feuds with CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and others. With LA Knight now offically on the Scottish Warrior’s radar, fans should expect a full-blown collision between the two popular Superstars very soon.
LA Knight has revealed his stance on celebrity involvement in wrestling.
Wrestling has a long history of embarrassing celebrity involvement. While recent crop of talents like Pat McAfee, Logan Paul, and Bad Bunny have done a lot to change this perception, caution is still needed while allowing famous people to get involved in the physical side of the business.
The WWE star was asked about his stance on the matter during an interview with Battleground podcast. LA Knight explained that not everyone has an athletic bone in their body so you’ve got be a picky about which names you allow to experience the physical side of things:
“Not everybody can do this. That’s my one qualm with having too many celebrities do this, it gives people the idea that anybody can do this. Not anybody can do this, very few people can do this and do it well. I will give credit to Logan Paul, he’s a hell of an athlete and can do a whole lot of crazy things that I wouldn’t even dare do.”
Some People Just Don’t Belong In A Ring: LA Knight
Knight also talked about Snooki as an example of someone who should have never been in the ring. The reality TV star wrestled in a six-person mixed tag team match at WrestleMania XXVII:
“That’s one of the great examples. No offense to my sweet Snooki out there, never met her in my life, but look, that’s another example of like, I understand the idea, I understand the reasoning, we’re going cross promotion but some people just don’t belong in a ring if I’m honest.”
The match saw Snooki teaming up with John Morrison and Trish Stratus to face off against Dolph Ziggler and LayCool. The bout lasted only 3 minutes 15 seconds with Snooki pinning Michelle McCool to get the victory for her team.
The wrestling world is no stranger to comparing rising stars to legendary figures, and LA Knight is one of the most prominent names to draw such parallels. During an appearance on Casual Conversations with The Classic, Knight addressed the frequent comparisons to WWE icons like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, but he made it clear that his aspirations go far beyond emulating them.
“Was I influenced by those guys? Of course,” Knight admitted. “But I don’t want to be them—I want to be better than them.”
While he respects their impact on the industry, Knight made it clear that his goal is to go beyond imitation, focusing on creating something fresh and unique. He recognizes that comparisons are inevitable in wrestling.
“Everybody has to make comparisons; it makes people feel more comfortable. But for me, I’m focused on being at a whole other level,” Knight explained.
His confidence and authenticity have made him one of the most talked-about names in 2023, with fans rallying behind his meteoric rise in WWE.
Knight’s success is a testament to his ability to connect with audiences by staying true to himself. His approach resonates with fans looking for personalities that stand out in a crowded industry. As he continues to rise, many believe Knight has the potential to cement his place among wrestling’s greats—not by mirroring legends, but by blazing his own trail.
LA Knight competed in a championship match after this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw from SAP Center in San Jose, California went off air.
Hometown star Bayley was featured in the first dark match of the night after the show. She had multiple segments on the broadcast which included one where the former champion teamed up with Rhea Ripley to take out Nia Jax. Bayley then faced Jax in a singles match after the episode and picked up the victory.
Knight on the other hand faced Shinsuke Nakamura in a Survivor Series rematch for the US title. He did not manage to recapture the championship however and the match ended in a disqualification.
The second Monday Night Raw episode on Netflix featured many noteworthy moments. Both Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins also declared their entry into Royal Rumble, joining names such as Roman Reigns and John Cena on the list of participants.
Damian Priest picked up a big victory over Finn Balor in the Street Fight main event, signalling the end of their feud. Dakota Kai on the other hand made history by becoming the first-ever Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
Arguably the biggest moment of the night, however, was the highly anticipated debut of Penta, who picked up a victory over Chad Gable in his first WWE match ever. You can check out Rey Fenix’s reaction to Penta’s debut here.
LA Knight has emerged as one of WWE’s most popular stars, experiencing a breakout year in 2023 that began with a storyline involving the late Bray Wyatt. His charisma and connection with the audience led to increasingly loud reactions from fans, prompting WWE to elevate his role on the roster.
Knight’s momentum continued to build through a feud with The Miz and an endorsement by John Cena, culminating in a high-profile challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship against Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel 2023. While Knight fell short in his quest for the title, fan support remained unwavering, solidifying his position as a top star.
In an interview with WittyWhittier, Knight reflected on what led to his sudden surge in popularity:
“Short answer, I don’t know. I really don’t know. Because, I mean, if you look at everything that was going on at the time when that rise really started happening, the only thing I could really attribute it to was just taking advantage of some of the time that I had when I was doing the whole deal with Bray Wyatt. But at the time, still, it was kind of like, ‘We don’t know about this guy.’ But it seems like once I got out of that, I didn’t really have any direction. For months, there was nothing happening with me. But somehow in that time is when, ‘Oh, wait a minute. I think we kind of like this guy.’ I don’t know what it was, but clearly, I must have been making the most of my time. Because I wasn’t doing a damn thing. So something was hitting. I don’t know what it is, and I can’t attribute it to anything.”
In 2024, Knight captured his first championship in WWE, defeating Logan Paul for the United States Title at SummerSlam. However, his reign ended at Survivor Series: WarGames, where Shinsuke Nakamura dethroned him. Knight will have an opportunity to reclaim the title in a rematch on this week’s SmackDown.
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The excitement didn’t end after this week’s Raw, as a thrilling six-man tag team street fight sent the Houston crowd home happy. This week’s episode marked the final Raw of the year and the last televised installment ahead of the much-anticipated move to Netflix on January 6.
After WWE Raw (December 30)
After the show went off the air, fans were treated to an electrifying street fight as The New Day joined forces with Santos Escobar to battle Rey Mysterio, Jey Uso, and LA Knight. The trio of fan-favorite babyfaces secured the victory, much to the delight of the energetic Houston audience.
Our Dark Match tonight is a 6 man tag team street fight with La knight , Rey Mysterio and Jey Uso vs Santos Escobar and New Day #WWERawpic.twitter.com/r0C0ALQ4OX
The New Day has been at odds with Mysterio as of late, with Rey making clear to their pair that they are no longer welcome in the locker room. Last week, Mysterio offered an olive branch, saying an apology for betraying Big E would go a long way into the pair being welcomed back but Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods refused to share any remorse.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE Monday Night Raw, as the company prepares to embark on a new era for the red brand on Netflix.
LA Knight has revealed that he was involved in a minor car accident before tonight’s WWE Holiday Tour house show from Baltimore, Maryland.
The former WWE US Champion faced Santos Escobar at the live event. Before the bout, Knight took the mic and told a short story.
The SmackDown star revealed that he was involved in a ‘fender bender’ before the show but he still made it to the CFG Bank Arena because he had to ‘stomp down’ a dummy:
The Baltimore live event also featured names such as Liv Morgan, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, and more. CM Punk teamed up with Rey Mysterio at the show to defeat The New Day.
The duo of Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston declared during their entrance that they were sick of the New Day theme song and it appears they’ll be getting new entrance music in the coming times.
LA Knight dropped the US Championship to Shinsuke Nakamura at the most recent WWE Survivor Series PPV event on November 30. This ended his 119-days-long reign with the title. The former TNA star has since started feuding with the New Bloodline.
He’s faced Solo Sikoa in a singles match and Knight also recently teamed up with Andrade and Apollo Crews for a six men tag against the faction.
The former US Champion was pulled from a scheduled appearance at Luken’s Wine and Spirits on Friday, December 27. In the statement announcing Braun Strowman as his replacement, the establishment had originally claimed that the WWE star was dealing with an injury.
Fightful Select is now reporting however that this is not the case. According to them, WWE has confirmed that LA Knight is not injured and he was actually never approved for this particular appearance.
It’s unknown why the false announcement was made but things seem to have been rectified since then. The wine store has since deleted their original tweet claiming Knight was injured and they’re now simply promoting The Monster Among Men for the upcoming session:
🥊💥 UPDATE: WWE Superstar Braun Strowman is joining us for the Meet & Greet Bottle Signing! 📅 Dec 27th, 10AM-12PM at Luekens Midtown.
🥃 Get 2 bottles of Wheatley Vodka (1 signed). First 200 guests score a FREE Wheatley tee or hat! 🎟️ Full details in on our Website! pic.twitter.com/YTEnDbBZgo
LA Knight lost the US Championship to Shinsuke Nakamura at the Survivor Series: WarGames event on November 30. This concluded his run with the title at 119 days.
He has since started a feud with Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline. Knight faced the self-proclaimed Tribal Chief in a match at the December 13 SmackDown but the bout ended in disqualification after Jacob Fatu and the rest of the faction got involved.
The SmackDown star is scheduled to go up against Bloodline again, this time in a six-man tag team match at the December 20 SmackDown. You can check out the spoiler results of the match and the rest of the show here.
WWE will reportedly be without top star LA Knight for an undisclosed period due to an injury. Knight was originally slated to attend a meet-and-greet event at Luekens Wine & Spirits on December 27. However, the company announced via their Twitter/X account that Knight would be unable to participate due to injury.
The statement read:
“Important Update? While we’re sad to announce that WWE Superstar LA Knight is unable to attend the December 17th event due to injury, we’ve got great news: WWE Superstar Braun Strowman has stepped up to replace him! We’ll be making an announcement shortly with details—stay tuned!”
However, Fightful Select has since reported that Knight is not injured and was purely pulled from the appearance. Knight most recently wrestled at the December 13th WWE SmackDown tapings in a six-man tag team match, which is set to air on December 20. His last televised match saw him defeat Solo Sikoa by disqualification on the December 13th episode of SmackDown.
Fans may recall that Knight dropped the United States Championship to Shinsuke Nakamura during Survivor Series: WarGames.
Further updates regarding LA Knight’s condition and potential return will be shared as they become available. In the meantime, we wish him a speedy recovery.
Fans at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale were in for a treat after this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air. The show served as the go-home show for Survivor Series: WarGames, as well as the introduction of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. In the main event, Bianca Belair defeated Nia Jax to give the EST’s team the entry-order advantage this weekend inside WarGames.
The post-show antics at this week’s Raw saw not one but two championships on the line. First up, LA Knight retained the United States Championship against Santos Escobar. Knight will defend the title against Shinsuke Nakamura at Survivor Series: WarGames, a match made official during Raw.
— Justin David Kish • Sports Journalist (@JustinDavidKish) November 26, 2024
Up next, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes put his title on the line against Solo Sikoa in a Street Fight. Once again, Rhodes stood tall over the leader of The Bloodline and sent the crowd home happy.
DARK MATCH – Solo Sikoa makes his entrance for the main event street fight for the WWE Undisputed Championship vs. Cody Rhodes. #WWE#WWERawpic.twitter.com/WTRz14uvJ9
— Justin David Kish • Sports Journalist (@JustinDavidKish) November 26, 2024
Fans at this weekend’s Survivor Series: WarGames PLE will see plenty of title match action when WWE comes to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
On the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, Wade Barrett shared that he had some ‘bad news’ to deliver to the WWE Universe. The Brit’s bad news was that LA Knight would defend his United States Title at Survivor Series: WarGames against Shinsuke Nakamura.
The King of Strong Style returned a few weeks ago on SmackDown by attacking Knight and has repeatedly had the upper hand on the Megastar. Knight has held the gold since SummerSlam in August, where he ended the lengthy reign of Logan Paul.
Men’s WarGames Match Roman Reigns, The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso), Sami Zayn, and CM Punk vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa) and Bronson Reed
Women’s WarGames Match Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Bayley, Naomi, and Iyo Sky vs. The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez), Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae
WWE World Heavyweight Championship GUNTHER (c) vs. Damian Priest
WWE Intercontinental Championship Bron Breakker (c) vs. Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser
WWE United States Championship LA Knight (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura.
LA Knight has significantly climbed the WWE ladder over the past two years, returning to the persona that initially made him a standout in NXT following a brief run as Max Dupri. Currently reigning as the WWE United States Champion for three months, Knight has successfully defended his title five times, solidifying his status as a fan favorite.
A key factor in Knight’s popularity is his undeniable charisma and exceptional promo skills. However, his off-the-cuff speaking style occasionally clashes with WWE management’s preference for structured dialogue. In an interview with SPORTbible, Knight admitted that his improvisational approach has sometimes landed him in hot water.
“Sometimes I get myself in trouble because I like to work a little more off the cuff, and sometimes they [WWE management] like a little structure. I try to meet them in the middle on that. For me, I want to listen and react instead of thinking of all this prefab. It didn’t feel right to me.
If I want to be as authentic as I can be and connect with everybody out there, I need to listen. Instead of going out there pre-planned, just being able to be authentically me has been a godsend. Sometimes I have to meet them in the middle, but for the most part, they’re like, ‘We’ll let you do your thing, but just don’t push it!’”
Knight, a prominent member of the SmackDown roster, recently defended his United States Championship at Crown Jewel. In a thrilling triple-threat match, he defeated Carmelo Hayes and Andrade to retain his title, further cementing his place as a top-tier WWE superstar.
Posted November 15th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: LA Knight.
LA Knight was able to defy the odds to retain his WWE United States Championship at WWE Crown Jewel 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Knight was forced to defend the title against both Andrade and Carmelo Hayes after attacking both men during a recent edition of SmackDown. With the triple-threat stipulation meaning Knight didn’t have to be involved in the decision to lose the title, the Megastar tried to remain involved as much as possible. The finish of the match saw Hayes hit his facebuster on Andrade, only to eat a BFT from Knight.
WWE Crown Jewel is taking place from the Mohammad Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The card for the show is as follows:
Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER (WWE Crown Jewel Championship)
Nia Jax Vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship)
Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes (WWE U.S. Championship)
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)
Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga) (with Tonga Loa)
The action didn’t stop at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania after this week’s edition of Monday Night Raw went off the air. The show saw the red brand roster continue on the road to WWE Crown Jewel, with a huge six-man tag-team match with Roman Reigns being announced for the November 2, Premium Live Event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
In a dark match after Raw, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was in action and defeated Carmelo Hayes. After the match, Rhodes spoke to the fans and noticed a fan’s sign that read “I Finished My Cancer Story to See Cody.” The American Nightmare invited the fan into the ring, where they shared a hug while Rhodes gifted them his weight belt.
@CodyRhodes gifted a signed belt to a fan in the crowd after the show tonight who had a sign, “I Finished My Cancer Story to See Cody”. 🧡 This right here is one of the many reasons why he’s the best and my champion. Such a heart of gold. 🧡 #WWEHershey#WWERawpic.twitter.com/IugZ2kbjB9
Rhodes wasn’t the only Superstar to win after this week’s episode of WWE Raw went off the air. In another dark match, U.S. Champion LA Knight defeated Santos Escobar. In an amusing exchange with Lilian Garcia, Knight said the recently returned ring announcer had done a great job announcing his name, but wanted her to pause between the letters L and A.
LA Knight tells Lilian Garcia after #WWERAW how to announce him into the ring 😆 🤣… She initially didn't pause between the L and the A and said them quickly after one another. #WWEpic.twitter.com/yefdeZZImU
Both Knight and Rhodes have major matches this weekend at WWE Crown Jewel. Knight will defend his title against Andrade and Carmelo Hayes while Rhodes will take on GUNTHER to determine the first Men’s Crown Jewel Champion. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE Crown Jewel including breaking news and live results.
At WrestleMania 40, LA Knight made his debut at wrestling’s biggest event and earned a victory over fellow veteran AJ Styles. While it’s the dream of countless wrestlers to compete at the Showcase of the Immortals, let alone emerge victorious, this match was not a huge deal to the current United States Champion.
“I would love to tell you yes, and it was all my childhood dreams come true… but really at the time it was just kind of a business as usual. I’m coming in, I’m gonna go in and I’m gonna do my work.”
While Knight was somewhat underwhelmed at what he called “just another night at the office,” the show did have a profound impact on his mother.
“My mom, not historically a big wrestling or WWE fan, but after going to WrestleMania now, she’s like, oh, my God, it’s all I can think about. It was so fun, and this person showed up, and Snoop Dogg showed up, and all this stuff and everything. So, like… new fans were made that night.”
These days, Knight can be found defending the United States title and will put the gold on the line at WWE Crown Jewel against Andrade and Carmelo Hayes. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on LA Knight, as fans can expect many more WrestleManias to come for WWE’s resident Megastar.
Fans may have had quite the pause after it appeared AJ Styles may have gotten injured during his return match against Carmelo Hayes.
Styles returned to WWE SmackDown after being away for months and he got thrown right into the fire with a singles fight against the upstart Carmelo. However, the match got stopped early when Styles seemingly injured his ankle after an awkward landing. Styles crawled underneath the rope to be checked on by a doctor and the match was called. This allowed LA Knight to hit Hayes with his BFT finisher. Styles was helped to the back and it was later shown that “The Phenomenal One” was taken to a hospital.
If one were to go back and watch the footage, it would appear that Styles’ injury could indeed be legitimate and not an angle, but fear not. According to Fightful Select, AJ Styles injury is all apart of an angle and the former WWE Champion is just fine.
Styles’ persona is taken a new turn as he was the full-fledged heel in his previous feud against WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes. Styles went out in a memorable way in an “I Quit” match at Clash At The Castle when he was handcuffed to the corner and found himself between the turnbuckle and the steel stairs wielded by the “American Nightmare.” However, on SmackDown AJ said that he regretted his actions earlier this year and plans to make up for his past transgressions, aiming to rebuild his legacy.
At WWE SummerSlam 2024, LA Knight defeated Logan Paul, ending the longest United States Championship reign of the past decade. While Knight has a long way to go before he has a longer reign than the Maverick, he has already surpassed Paul in one notable metric.
On the September 20, 2024, edition of WWE SmackDown, Knight retained the star-spangled strap with a hard-fought victory over Andrade. With this win, Knight has now surpassed Paul in terms of televised title defenses. The megastar’s 49-day reign has seen three successful title defenses on TV (equal to one every 16.3 days).
Paul only had two successful title defenses aired over his 273-day reign (one every 136.5 days) with his defense at the Royal Rumble against Kevin Owens ending in a disqualification. Throughout his reign, many fans debated whether WWE was right to put the gold on the part-time Superstar with Kevin Nash recently calling Paul out on his schedule.
LA Knight Addresses SmackDown Botches
While Knight was able to retain against Andrade, one spot in the corner didn’t go smoothly for the reigning U.S. Champion. Knight attempted to leap to the top rope multiple times to hit his signature top rope superplex on Andrade, only to repeatedly slip before hitting the move.
Speaking after the show, Paul acknowledged this error and chalked it up to things never being guaranteed to work when you compete on live TV.
“It’s a game of inches, you can say it’s a game of chances, you can damn sure say you’re playing roulette out there. Things almost didn’t go my way.”
While Andrade will resume his feud with Carmelo Hayes on next week’s SmackDown, the future remains bright for LA Knight. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE’s megastar and his future as the reigning United States Champion.
WWE is officially on the road to their next premium live event, Bash In Berlin, which will take place on August 31 in Berlin, Germany. Ahead of the PLE, the company stopped for a live house show at the Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, on August 27.
The card featured several matchups from the Friday Night Smackdown roster as WWE prepares for a live episode on August 30 at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. The house show also had WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, Ilja Dragunov, and Sheamus competing to represent the Monday Night RAW brand. In the main event, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes put his title on the line against AJ Styles.
WWE Results (8/27)
Here are the results(Provided by Cagematch) for the latest WWE house show:
WWE United States Championship Fatal Four Way Match: (C) LA Knight b. Ludwig Kaiser, Sheamus, and Shinsuke Nakamura
DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) b. Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince & Kit Wilson)
WWE Women’s Championship Match: Bayley b. (C) Nia Jax via DQ
Bayley & Naomi b. Nia Jax & Tiffany Stratton
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: (C) Gunther b. Ilja Dragunov
Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill b. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell
WWE Tag Team Championship Match: (C) The Bloodline (Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa) with Jacob Fatu b. A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller) and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)
Undisputed WWE Championship Match: (C) Cody Rhodes b. AJ Styles
Reactions From WWE Road To Bash In Berlin Event
WWE fans who attended the show have expressed their enjoyment on social media by sharing photos and videos from the event. The company has also shared a post on X of Kaiser making his entrance in his home country, which received a huge reaction from the crowd.
WWE Continues To Build Momentum Ahead Of Bash In Berlin
The company will continue its road to Bash In Berlin with two more house shows before Smackdown. WWE will hold events at the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart, Germany, on August 28 and at the Festhalle Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, on August 29. Tickets for both shows are still on sale on Ticketmaster.
The tour through Germany has given fans a taste of what to expect at the PLE this Saturday. Based on the reactions from those attending the house shows this week, Bash In Berlin should have a great crowd to witness some of WWE’s best superstars compete live.
Several WWE superstars (and one former talent) are the next contestants on Celebrity Family Feud. The latest WWE installment of the show airs this Tuesday, August 20, on ABC at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT and will also stream on Hulu. The episode features men vs. women, with Bobby Lashley, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford), Austin Theory, and LA Knight taking on Mia Yim, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, Zelina Vega, and Sonya Deville.
The episode was taped back on April 13. At the time, Lashley was in a faction with The Street Profits as The Pride and was coming off a win over The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam & Rezar) at WrestleMania 40 on April 7. His last televised match was a loss alongside Santos Escobar to LA Knight in a triple-threat match on the April 12 episode of Friday Night Smackdown.
Another notable example of the episode being taped is that Theory is pictured with the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship. He and his partner Grayson Waller would lose the titles to DIY(Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) during Friday Night Smackdown on July 12.
The upcoming Celebrity Family Feud will give fans a different look at the WWE superstars outside the ring as they compete to answer the right questions. However, Lashley’s appearance in the episode will remind wrestling viewers that he is no longer with the company and put a spotlight on him as he enters free agency.
Bobby Lashley’s Next Moves
Lashley’s contract with WWE expired on August 16. He and his former Hurt Business ally, MVP, were moved to the company’s alumni section. In an Instagram post on the day of his WWE departure, Lashley shared a video of him working out with the caption,
“Every day is a new opportunity to push the limits and show the world what you are made of. I’ve got so much fight left in me, and I’m just getting started.”
Both are currently available to sign with any promotion with the expectation by fans that they will work together. It was also revealed that a company linked to MVP named Totally Harmless Concept, LLC, recently registered the trademark The Hurt Syndicate. Lashley is dealing with an arm injury but has openly shared that he wants to continue his wrestling career.
Time will tell who Lashley will compete for next. However, his appearance on Celebrity Family Feud gives him more exposure as he navigates free agency.
LA Knight will stay in WWE for the long term, according to a new report that says the newly-crowned WWE United States Champion has reached a new contract with the company. WWE is currently going through an interesting period as several talents’ contracts are expiring. The company has re-signed talent like Finn Balor and Seth Rollins to new deals, while Becky Lynch and Ricochet are available to test free agency. WWE has shown interest in signing new talent, with one recent interest being to hire the All Elite Wrestling tag team, The Lucha Brothers (Rey Fenix & Penta El Zero Miedo).
Fightful Select has reported that WWE has locked in LA Knight to a new deal to keep him in the company. The WWE United States Champion was set to have his contract expire in 2025, and both sides have been working towards a new agreement since last year. The report notes that Knight was given a restructuring and an extension on his expiring contract to keep him around longer and increase his salary.
What’s Next For LA Knight?
Knight is coming off the biggest win of his WWE career as he finally won a title on the main roster. The charismatic superstar defeated Logan Paul in a back-and-forth matchup at SummerSlam on August 3 to become the WWE United States Champion. The victory comes after months of the company building him as one of the top “Babyfaces” on the main roster.
As champion, Knight will have plenty of challengers ready to end his reign. One potential opponent could be a rematch against Paul.
The YouTuber turned wrestler shared a legal letter on X regarding the champion’s theft of his Prime Truck. The incident occurred on the August 2 episode of Friday Night Smackdown, where the “Babyface” took his truck during the show.
Although the lawsuit could be Paul’s attempt to troll the champion on X, WWE can utilize the X post to further the rivalry between the two superstars. The social media influencer has also expressed how much he misses being a champion, so he’ll likely want a rematch.
Regardless, WWE fans will continue to see what challenges await Knight as he continues his career in the company.
Posted August 9th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: LA Knight.
The landscape of WWE champions has reached a feat not seen in close to five years following the title changes that unfolded at SummerSlam 2024. The Biggest Party of the Summer saw four titles change hands, as Bron Breakker, LA Knight, Nia Jax, and GUNTHER left Cleveland, Ohio with gold.
With these title changes, WWE is currently in a period where all reigning champions across both the main roster and WWE NXT won their titles this year. The United States Championship was the last title to join the list as Logan Paul had held the gold since WWE Crown Jewel 2023.
The last time all WWE champions held titles they’d won in the same year was all the way back in late 2009. The champions at the time were:
WWE Champion: Sheamus (Won in December 2009)
World Heavyweight Champion: The Undertaker (Won in October 2009)
ECW World Champion: Christian (Won in July 2009)
United States Champion: The Miz (Won in October 2009)
Intercontinental Champion: Drew McIntyre (Won in December 2009)
Unified WWE Tag Team Champions: DX (Won in December 2009)
WWE Divas Champion: Melina (Won in October 2009)
WWE Women’s Champion: Michelle McCool (Won in May 2009)
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The question now is which of WWE’s current champions will be able to keep their gold the longest, and who will be the first to drop their gold. Coming out of SummerSlam, only one title match has been confirmed as new World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER will take on Randy Orton at WWE Bash In Berlin on August 31.
Logan Paul and LA Knight’s next face-to-face altercation may come in a courtroom rather than a WWE ring if the Maverick has his way. On Twitter, Paul shared some legal paperwork for Knight and is hoping for a trial in front of a jury.
Paul’s complaint stems from Knight stealing the Maverick’s PRIME energy truck during the go-home episode of WWE SmackDown before SummerSlam 2024. At the Biggest Party of the Summer, Knight damaged the vehicle. Paul is alleging “civil theft and willful property damage” and is seeking compensatory and exemplary damages in addition to attorney fees and costs.
Knight won the United States Championship at SummerSlam, ending Paul’s reign with the gold that had been the longest of the past decade. After SummerSlam, the Maverick gave credit to Knight but made clear he’d been in touch with WWE’s ‘Megastar’ about the truck.
What’s to Come?
LA Knight is ready to build a legacy after capturing the United States Championship at SummerSlam. That path will begin this Friday as the new U.S. Champion is being advertised for SmackDown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The show will also feature the return of Roman Reigns, and AJ Styles is reportedly expected to make an appearance, his first since Clash At the Castle: Scotland.
After years with WWE, Knight is finally a champion on the main roster, a reign many believe is long overdue. Though he was able to dispatch of Logan Paul at SummerSlam, it may not be long before the two come to blows, albeit of a legal kind, very soon.