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Newsweek
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Officials Pushing For Career-Changing LA Knight Decision
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new report suggests that a major brand switch could be on the horizon for LA Knight. There is reportedly a significant backstage push to move the popular superstar from SmackDown to Monday Night Raw. This comes after a period of booking that has left some fans disappointed. A move to Raw could signal a fresh start for "The Megastar." Backstage Push And Netflix Influence On LA Knight According to a report from WrestleVotes, multiple individuals within WWE are advocating for LA Knight to be moved to the Raw brand. The move is seen as a way to present a refreshing change for the character. The report also suggested that WWE's streaming partner, Netflix, has direct input on programming. It is believed that the platform hopes a star with Knight's massive popularity can "move the needle" for Raw's global audience. Testing The Waters On Raw For LA Knight WWE may already be "testing the waters" for this brand switch. Knight has appeared on the last two episodes of Raw despite officially being a SmackDown superstar. US pro-wrestler and actor Shaun Edward Ricker aka LA Knight attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025. US pro-wrestler and actor Shaun Edward Ricker aka LA Knight attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025. Michael Tran / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images His appearances have seen him directly antagonize the new faction led by Seth Rollins. He helped Sami Zayn defeat Bron Breakker last week and assisted Jey Uso this week by taking out Bronson Reed during another King of the Ring match. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation LA Knight Sends A Message To Seth Rollins Following his latest appearance on Raw, LA Knight has made his intentions clear on social media. He posted a video taunting the members of Rollins' group that he has already neutralized. "Well, I guess if I ain't going to the King of the Ring then neither are either of the Brons. We got Bron squared over there, but I tell you what we took down what, three last week? I got this one, I got that one and we got one left [shows middle finger] yeah!" The combination of the backstage report and his very visible new feud strongly indicates that a permanent move to Raw is imminent. This would also give Knight a new career look and a fresh coat of paint for him after spending his entire main roster career on SmackDown. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
LA Knight's potential move to RAW gaining momentum inside WWE
LA Knight (Image via Getty Images) LA Knight could be getting a big change in his WWE career. Reports say that WWE is thinking about moving him from SmackDown to RAW. Many people backstage believe he could do well on RAW, especially now that WWE shows are streaming on Netflix. This move could help him become an even bigger star. Knight is one of the most popular superstars in WWE right now. He has become a fan favorite without needing a title to prove it. On SmackDown, he has been in big storylines and even competed in three Money in the Bank matches. But now, there is news that his time on the blue brand might be ending. Strong backstage support for LA Knight's brand switch According to WrestleVotes, several people inside WWE are pushing for LA Knight to move to RAW. They believe he would bring something new and exciting to Monday nights. RAW is known for its long storylines and character development, which could be great for someone like Knight. 'According to those within the company, more than a handful of people are advocating for LA Knight to be moved to the #WWERAW brand in the near future as his presence on Netflix could be viewed as something of a refreshing change.' Knight has not wrestled much on RAW in the past. He has only had two matches on the show, one in March 2023 against Cody Rhodes and one in February 2024 against Ivar. But recently, he has been making surprise appearances on RAW, and that has led many to believe that a full-time move could be near. 'LA Knight has been signed with the company since February of 2021 and has two Raw matches under his belt. He's been appearing on Raw over the last two weeks, very, very briefly. However, there are more than a handful of people like we just said that want to see him on Monday Night Raw each and every week.' His feuds are already on both shows Knight's recent storylines have involved superstars from both RAW and SmackDown. After Seth Rollins beat him in the Money in the Bank match, Rollins attacked Knight on SmackDown. Seth Rollins and company lay waste to LA Knight: SmackDown highlights, June 6, 2025 Then, Knight got his revenge on RAW by costing Bron Breakker a match. Later, Knight was attacked again during his own match. This back-and-forth has made fans excited and shows that he fits in well on both brands. Moving him to RAW would open up fresh rivalries and give him more screen time. It would also help RAW feel new and excited if someone as popular as LA Knight showed up every week. Also Read: SmackDown chaos: Aleister Black goes after Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker strikes Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown results: Ron ‘R-Truth' Killings attacks John Cena after star-studded opening segment
John Cena opened the latest episode of SmackDown with an intense promo in which he spoke about his master plan to destroy wrestling. He claimed that he is always ahead of the competition and bragged about his wins over Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. He was then interrupted by the two men and LA Knight. The segment ended on a shocking note as Ron 'R-Truth' Killings beat the daylights out of 'The Last Real Champion'.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seth Rollins' Next Feud After Money in the Bank Win Revealed
Seth Rollins is set to clash with former WWE United States Champion LA Knight after his big Money in the Bank win. Rollins captured the Money in the Bank briefcase for the second time this past weekend by defeating LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, Andrade, Penta, and El Grande Americano in a high-stakes ladder match. Advertisement This week on WWE RAW, CM Punk confronted John Cena, and WWE officially announced their match for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. During the segment, Rollins interrupted the two stars and teased a possible cash-in, adding intrigue to the upcoming title clash. With John Cena vs. CM Punk now official for the WWE Championship, and Seth Rollins lurking in the background, speculation is growing over when Rollins might choose to cash in his briefcase at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia later this month. While Seth Rollins has hinted at cashing in his Money in the Bank contract, Cory Hays of PWNexus reports that WWE plans to kick off a feud between Rollins and LA Knight heading into Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. WWE began building tension between the two last Friday on SmackDown when Seth Rollins and his faction attacked LA Knight. Then, on this week's RAW, Knight interfered in Bron Breakker's King of the Ring qualifier, further fueling speculation about their upcoming feud. Read More: Seth Rollins: CM Punk Is Not Good For What We Do The post Seth Rollins' Next Feud After Money in the Bank Win Revealed appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE RAW Results & Highlights (6/9/25): Gunther reclaims World title, John Cena's next opponent revealed and more
Image via WWE WWE RAW this week was one of the most exciting episodes in recent memory. The fallout edition of Monday Night RAW for Money in the Bank took place at the at the PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The show opened with a blockbuster match setting in stone and closed out with the crowning of a new World Champion, which led to many fans leaving disappointed. Opening segment with John Cena John Cena opened the show and addressed R-Truth's return. Despite the fans bringing him back, Cena made it clear that they will forget about him in a year. This led to CM Punk making his way down to the ring. Punk and Cena got in a heated exchange of words. Punk challenged Cena to one last match for the title, but Cena said that if he wanted it, it would be at WWE Night of Champions, which Punk agreed to. The segment ended with Seth Rollins' arrival, who reminded them that he has the Money in the Bank contract and can cash it in anytime. AJ Styles vs Chad Gable This was the opening match of the night. Both competitors locked in and delivered amazing chops, showing their in-ring prowess. Despite multiple interferences from his American Made cohorts, Styles hit the Styles Clash on Gable for the win. Rhea Ripley vs. WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Kairi Sane This was the opening round of the Queen of the Ring tournament. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo All four women displayed a classic showdown with a chance to move ahead in the prestigious tournament. Moreover, unlikely allies, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, worked together on a few occasions. The final moments saw Kairi Sane connecting an Insane Elbow on Morgan, only for Perez to roll her up for the pin and advance further. Bayley makes her return Becky Lynch came out to make her first words as the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. Her celebratory moment was interrupted by the returning Bayley, who attacked her. She tried to escape, but Lyra Valkyria pushed her back into the ring and the assault continued. R-Truth's segment R-Truth came out and stood on the announcer's desk. He acknowledged the fans' support and thanked them. However, right after, he said that he also liked Truth, but it was time for a change. He then cut his hair and declared himself as Ron Killings. He made it clear that fans should put some respect in his name, and the truth has set him free. Dominik Mysterio vs. Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker vs. Penta This was the first round of the King of the Ring tournament. All four superstars competed in a spectacular showdown with the action spilling all over the ringside and a huge opportunity in sight. Following utter chaos and interference by LA Knight, who took Bron Breakker, Sami Zayn capitalized in the end by delivering a Helluva Kick to Dominik Mysterio to win the match. Nikki Bella's return Nikki Bella made her return in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. She applauded the current crop of the women's division and namedropped some top competitors of today. At the moment, Liv Morgan marched down to the ring and was not happy that she had not been mentioned. Following some heated exchanges of words, Morgan dropped her with an Oblivion. Jey Uso vs. Gunther This was the main event of the night for the World Heavyweight Championship. Jey Uso and Gunther collided in one of the most captivating and hard-hitting bouts of the night in a rematch from WrestleMania 41. Both men used every move in their arsenal to reign supreme. In the end, a set of reversals took place, but Gunther used his strikes and a sleeper hold to make Uso tap out and become the new World Heavyweight Champion. Also read: From obsession to danger: 5 worst WWE superstar stalker incidents
