Some major news has emerged about the upcoming edition of SmackDown. With the latest episode being a ‘Tribute to the Troops’ show, CM Punk will be making his SmackDown return after nine years. However, before the show even aired, the WWE confirmed a match during the show that fans have been speculating for quite some time now. The match in question is regarding LA Knight and The Bloodline with the involvement of a returning WWE Champion.

LA Knight has been in a feud with The Bloodline since Fastlane 2023 with John Cena. A singles match came up as a result of the feud, which culminated in a match against Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel. Now, an interesting development has taken place in the next chapter of this storied feud with a confirmed matchup for SmackDown.

LA Knight to team with Randy Orton against The Bloodline

Randy Orton‘s return has resulted in a domino effect on the Bloodline. Since Jey and Jimmy were the ones who put Orton on the shelf, he wants payback. Among the things Orton said, he claimed that he would be going after The Bloodline.

The last episode of SmackDown saw its General Manager offer up The Bloodline to get Randy Orton to sign with them. This was a massive turn for the show, as both RAW and SmackDown were after Orton. Orton signed with SmackDown and took out Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso.

Ahead of the upcoming episode of SmackDown, the WWE confirmed that LA Knight will team with Orton in a tag team match. This match could be the Main Event of the show. The duo will face Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso of The Bloodline.

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This will be the second time Knight teamed up with someone to face The Bloodline. Orton could be getting his hands on Reigns at the end of this match.

The lost potential storyline for Orton and Jey Uso

With Orton signing on with SmackDown, the potential of Jey vs Orton is over. However, the WWE could focus on this after Orton is done with The Bloodline. Despite the two shaking hands and keeping the past aside, this could be a great storyline for both wrestlers.

This could be Jey’s redemption story with Orton. While Jey was responsible for Orton’s medical predicament, the two men could feud until Mania season. The feud would end with both men having gained a new sense of respect for each other.

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