Former champion to ambush LA Knight ahead of his huge title defense on WWE SmackDown? Exploring massive swerve
LA Knight is set for a massive title defense on the upcoming edition of SmackDown as he will face Andrade for the United States Championship. However, WWE could unravel a massive twist on the show tonight that might leave fans startled. A former champion could launch an unhinged attack on The Megastar ahead of his title defense.
The name in question is Carmelo Hayes. The prospect of it happening arose after the former NXT Champion failed to earn a shot at the US Title last week as he lost to Andrade. Melo had a heated confrontation with Knight a few weeks ago, which ended with him receiving a BFT from the latter. Therefore, the 30-year-old could ambush The Defiant One to get the champ's attention.
Just when LA Knight will be making his way to the ring for his match against Andrade, Carmelo Hayes could emerge from the shadows and launch a blindsided assault on him at the ramp. With embers of resentment smoldering within him, he could unleash a barrage of attacks on The Megastar at the ringside, with Melo's unbridled fury on full display.
The carnage could continue until a swarm of referees and officials come out for the rescue. Hayes could give a cold staredown at the United States Champion, who could be lying battered on the ramp, before walking away with a devilish grin. As a result, this will put Carmelo Hayes into the spotlight and put him on LA Knight's radar, injecting him into the United States Championship picture.
While the possibility of it happening is relatively low, this will pave the way for an incredible multi-man storyline between Knight, Hayes, and Andrade on SmackDown.
LA Knight may be set for a long-term feud for the United States Championship
Ever since winning the United States Championship at SummerSlam this year, LA Knight has failed to get involved in any compelling feud for the title. However, it looks like WWE could be setting the stage for a long-term storyline for The Megastar on SmackDown.
Although Knight will defend the US Title against Andrade tonight, this feud is expected to continue on the blue brand. The Stamford-based promotion has a very good opportunity to unravel different layers in this rivalry, which could elevate this feud to unprecedented heights.
From Andrade's heel turn to injecting Carmelo Hayes into this feud, a plethora of things could unfold around the United States Championship. As a result, it could stretch this feud between LA Knight and the Mexican superstar for a month or two before it culminates in an upcoming premium live event.
Not only will it give Knight a compelling feud to solidify his title run, but it will also elevate Andrade's stature in WWE and put him into the spotlight.