Legendary multi-time champion to return on WWE SmackDown and confront LA Knight? Exploring potential new feud
LA Knight clinched his maiden gold on the main roster at SummerSlam as he defeated Logan Paul to claim the United States Championship. The Megastar will address his monumental victory on the upcoming episode of SmackDown. However, his celebrations might be short-lived, as a familiar foe from his past could make a shocking return.
A legendary multi-time champion might show up on the blue brand this week and confront Knight. The name in question is AJ Styles. The possibility arose in light of PWInsider's recent reports, which stated that The Phenomenal One was gearing up for a blockbuster return this week. Therefore, the veteran superstar might target The Defiant One upon his comeback.
A major reason why AJ Styles could confront LA Knight upon his potential return is The Phenomenal One's quest to reclaim championship gold in WWE. After failing to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship twice, Styles may set his sights on the coveted US Title that Knight recently won. Moreover, his highly anticipated return demands a high-profile feud on SmackDown.
Besides, the two have had several in-ring battles in the past, which could make this rivalry much more compelling. The Phenomenal One returning and challenging the newly crowned champion could sow the seeds of a blockbuster showdown between the two at the upcoming Bash in Berlin Premium Live Event. Consequently, LA Knight will get a high-profile match in his first PLE title defense.
However, the above scenario is speculative. It will be interesting to see whether WWE reignites this feud upon AJ Styles' return.
LA Knight may have wrapped himself up in litigations
The rivalry between LA Knight and Logan Paul has been quite intriguing. Even though The Megastar dethroned the YouTuber at SummerSlam, problems might still be lingering over his head. Knight may have wrapped himself up in litigation.
The Maverick filed a lawsuit against the newly crowned champion for damaging his lavish PRIME truck. For those unaware, Knight stole the vehicle on the go-home edition of SmackDown and arrived at Cleveland Browns Stadium in the same truck. However, The Defiant One shattered its window glass before entering the arena.
As a result, Logan Paul filed a complaint against LA Knight following his defeat at SummerSlam and vowed to drag his rival to court. He also posted a copy of the complaint on X (Twitter), tagging the new United States Champion.
However, it appears to be a part of the storyline to accentuate the rivalry between both superstars. It will be fascinating to see how their rivalry evolves this Friday night.