Is the WWE-UFC Merger Helping LA Knight After Delayed Push? 3 Reasons Why Fans Might Think So

The TKO merger has surely been a hot topic among fans ever since it was finalized. While it helped former WWE head honcho Vince McMahon bag a whopping $9.3 billion, it simultaneously proved to be an apocalypse for those who got released from the company soon after. However, this very deal could prove to be a game-changer for a WWE superstar who has become the talk of the town recently. Not only him, but many WWE fans want to see him in the Catbird seat. Yes, it’s none other than the LA Knight. The way things are going for LA Knight right now suggests that he is nearing a top spot.

Coming into the championship scenario is what Knight has always aspired for. It was high time for the WWE to plan an ideal storyline for the former TNA champion that could catapult him to the frontline. In fact, the crucial ideas of the promotion for the prospect of Knight would be evident after he helps John Cena settle the dispute against The Bloodline at Fastlane. Indeed, there are various unanswered questions concerning LA Knight after the TKO merger. But has this merger enhanced the fate of the 40-year-old? Let’s find out.

LA Knight is getting more spotlight than before

It won’t be wrong to say that LA Knight has been buzzworthy for some time now. The Maryland native has slowly yet steadily made a crucial connection with fans. Not only that, his charisma has been evident since his feud with Bray Wyatt, which helped him raise the bar even though he was a heel at that point in time.

However, as time progressed, LA Knight kept showcasing his prowess on the mic time and again and established his image as a true entertainer in the realm of WWE. So much so that Knight was considered a top star to win the Money in the Bank contract, but the promotion went with a different endgame scenario in the form of Damian Priest.

Even though LA Knight lost the ladder match, he made the company think about his prospects. In fact, his recent feud with The Miz could give us an idea of the genesis of the big push Knight may receive under TKO Holdings. The Miz himself was a former WWE champion, and by defeating him, Knight might have set a platform to be a true fan favorite following the TKO merger. If defeating Miz was not enough for Knight, he even got his hand raised eventually by John Cena, who was the special guest referee in that match. Well, since then, the chemistry between Knight and Cena has been apparent to the fans.

Just to let you know, Knight shocked the world after his return and helped Cena survive a beatdown attack by The Bloodline this week on SmackDown. Knight came into the picture after AJ Styles was taken out by the faction in the previous week. Knight has signed the contract and is going to replace AJ Styles as Cena’s tag team partner at Fastlane. This was the plan all along.

Undoubtedly, the end of Fastlane could prove itself as a new dawn for LA Knight. His growing star power was evident once

LA Knight’s absence led to a big decision from the company

John Cena’s beef with The Bloodline was simmering last week at SmackDown. The leader of Cenation had AJ Styles as his partner to face The Bloodline at Fastlane. The storyline called for Knight to replace Styles on SmackDown after he was taken out by The Bloodline. However, the show ended with Cena beaten down by Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso, with Knight nowhere in sight. Reports later emerged that Knight had to leave the arena earlier after it was found he tested positive for COVID.

His absence, however, bothered the company since they had to offer refunds to the fans. This status is usually reserved for high-profile names and main eventers. This decision by WWE might reflect the stature of The Megastar not only in the eyes of fans but also in the promotion itself. It might signal that the official kingpins of the WWE consider LA Knight a true headliner.

This change in Knight’s booking has been evident since the TKO merger and this could mean bigger things for him soon.

Possible plans for LA Knight after Fastlane

Now that LA Knight has got himself involved with The Bloodline, there might be chances for him to face Roman Reigns eventually. This is the main reason that the forthcoming event Fastlane is highly anticipated. Fans want to know the prospects of LA Knight after Fastlane. Joining hands John Cena might pave the path for The Megastar to continue the storyline against The Bloodline.

Not only that, Roman Reigns has been announced to appear at the October 13th edition of SmackDown, which will be the one next after Fastlane, and there could be no other date perfect to have the presence of Reigns since that very episode might reveal the plans of WWE concerning LA Knight and Roman Reigns for Crown Jewel. And even if it doesn’t happen, the storyline might build Knight’s feud against Reigns for the Survivor Series or eventually the Royal Rumble.

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Indeed, the grapevine is buzzing with potential storylines for LA Knight under the TKO merger. There are chances that the promotion would groom Knight to tackle the biggest superstar in the form of Roman Reigns. Win or lose, getting to the main event with Reigns, could solidify Knight’s status as a true star and main eventer and open up further chances.

In the meantime, his forthcoming tag team match would be a matter of utter intrigue. How do you see Knight’s career trajectory under the new ownership?

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