“Deserves No Push”- Despite Career Threatening Botch, Popularity of LA Knight’s “YEAH” Movement Leaves Fans Divided

LA Knight has become one of the most popular superstars in WWE. Every SmackDown, fans tune in to see their beloved superstar deliver in spades. However, sometimes even the most over star might face criticism for his performance in the ring from the WWE universe. 

Recently on SmackDown, LA Knight made a botched move that received a mixed reaction on social media.

LA Knight made a severe botch on SmackDown

On SmackDown, Knight and Sheamus competed in a tough battle, after the latter taunted Knight a few weeks back.

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While the match was competitive, fans were quick to notice an awkward moment between the two superstars in the ring.

Knight lost his balance during the matchup when he tried to grab Sheamus for a body slam. As a result, both superstars fell outside the ring.

In the videos posted by WWE, you can watch the reactions of fans:

While luckily both the superstars continued and finished their match, Sheamus took the worst fall, as he almost injured his neck.

The match ended with Knight grabbing a massive win over the Celtic warrior after the distraction from Miz, thus building crucial momentum. However, fans weren’t too forgiving on social media.

“5/10 in the ring” Knight generated a sparkling response

The popularity of the YEAH movement increases week by week, but his in-ring work leaves to be a lot more desired, according to fans. While they want to root for him, they couldn’t help but pick out the botch and voice out on the Internet.

Some fans trolled him and criticized his ring work. 

“10/10 on the mic 5/10 in the ring”

“his mic skills are flawless but his ring work needs improving for sure…”

The trolling continued for the botched stop.

“Lmao this clown botched everything he deserves no push .”

“This dude botched and ruined the entire match with that turnbuckle move he also almost dropped Sheamus on his neck . No wonder he doesn’t get pushed his a sloppy wrestler 😂”

While his fans defended him for the botch and prayed for his push to continue.

“That botch better not kill LA’s push 😶‍🌫”

“Botches happen who cares the match outside of it was good”

“2 men in their 40’s having a 20 minute match. Of course a botch or 2 was gonna happen, that being said both guys killed it and W for Knight winning”

White Knight split the fans on the Internet. Regardless, it’s safe to say, he continues to build momentum and gain traction from fans.

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With the Slim Jim Battle Royale around the corner, Knight would look to redeem himself and win the royale with a brilliant performance in the ring.