Nick Aldis to cancel plans for major SummerSlam title match on WWE SmackDown next week? Exploring the possibility
The road to SummerSlam has officially kicked off, and the latest edition of SmackDown saw the progression of the feuds and storylines. However, General Manager Nick Aldis was nowhere to be seen on the show this week. Despite his absence, a major event occurred on the blue brand, which could infuriate Aldis and compel him to cancel a huge SummerSlam match.
The bout in question is LA Knight vs. Logan Paul. During the show, there was a backstage segment where Knight was seen coming out of SmackDown General Manager's office as if he had attended a meeting with the latter. The Megastar also brought out a contract on the ring where he claimed to have Nick Aldis' signature and approval of his SummerSlam match against Logan Paul.
The fact might be that Knight fabricated a fake United States Championship contract by forging Aldis' signature by himself in the latter's absence, which could infuriate the SmackDown General Manager upon his return. It could prompt the 37-year-old to exercise his authoritarian power and cancel the plans for the highly anticipated SummerSlam match between Knight and Paul.
However, the possibility of this match getting canceled is relatively low. It is because the WWE Universe has been clamoring for this match for quite some time, and it seems to be inevitable. Moreover, LA Knight is the only superstar who has been around the United States Championship picture lately.
Besides, WWE has already laid the groundwork for this much-anticipated feud a few weeks ago, and backing out of it at this point would disappoint the fans and look redundant. Hence, The Defiant One is expected to lock horns with Logan Paul at The Biggest Party of the Summer.
Nick Aldis may punish LA Knight before SummerSlam
LA Knight's recent actions on SmackDown in Nick Aldis' absence were tantamount to evil, as he seemingly forged a fake United States Championship contract with Nick Aldis' signature on it. Therefore, he could face the repercussions of his actions in the upcoming edition of SmackDown.
Aldis, who is known for his no-nonsense approach and for being a stern authoritarian figure, could unleash his wrath on The Megastar upon his return. He could punish Knight by imposing a heavy penalty on the latter for his actions and suspending him for an indefinite period.
The SmackDown General Manager could ensure to make The Defiant One pay for his actions before the latter gets to The Biggest Party of the Summer. He could keep LA Knight's potential SummerSlam match against Logan Paul hanging until the very last minute, creating a moment of uncertainty and pandemonium.
It will be interesting to see how Nick Aldis reacts to The Megastar's actions on the upcoming edition of Friday Night SmackDown.