LA Knight has risen to stardom through his relentless effort over the past two years. Many fans believe he hasn’t been properly rewarded for his hard work. However, it looks like The Megastar finally got what he deserved on SmackDown.
He has been engaged in a rivalry with Shinsuke Nakamura over the U.S. title. The Japanese legend defeated him and took the championship at the Survivor Series PLE. LA Knight got another chance to reclaim his title on the latest episode of SmackDown.
In the main event of the latest episode of SmackDown, both superstars battled fiercely to claim the U.S. title. The match took a shocking turn when Nakamura’s attempt to blindside Knight with a poison mist backfired, hitting the referee instead. Seizing the opportunity, Knight delivered a brutal BFT to The King of Strong Style on a steel chair.
That was enough for The Megastar to reclaim the U.S. title for the second time in his career. However, it seems he won’t get much rest as champion, with several superstars like Andrade and Carmelo Hayes eager for a shot at the gold. Knight’s reign as U.S. Champion will test how far he can carry his momentum.
WWE Universe divided over LA Knight’s second U.S title win
Wrestling fans had a lot to say about LA Knight’s title win on the latest episode of SmackDown. While some fans were happy with his win, other fans just weren’t feeling it. Many fans even wanted Nakamura to retain the title, as they felt he deserved way more.
One fan stated that The King of Strong Style needed the title more than Knight did. Another fan couldn’t understand the reasoning behind taking the title off the former Max Dupri in the first place. Here are some reactions from fans:
One user reacted negatively, claiming this title reign would be just as underwhelming as Knight’s first. Another user was excited about his reign and expressed a desire to see him defend the title against the likes of Andrade and Carmelo Hayes once again. Some fans believed The Megastar was the right person to challenge Gunther for the world title at WrestleMania.
