Popular WWE star to leave SmackDown after losing a title match due to major reason? Exploring the possibility
A popular WWE star could leave Friday Night SmackDown after losing a major title match in this week’s episode. LA Knight is set to get his shot at the United States Championship when he faces Shinsuke Nakamura on January 10.
After a potential defeat in this match, The Megastar may ditch the blue brand and have a fresh start on Monday Night RAW on Netflix. Knight is fed up with all the mind games the current champion has been playing with him, and he’s feeling pretty lost. If LA takes another loss on this week’s WWE SmackDown, he may just decide to walk away.
The King of Strong Style won the US Title at the 2024 Survivor Series: WarGames PLE. Although Knight had a few moments of offense, he wasn't quite himself. This was all due to the mind games that Shinsuke played with him leading into the match.
The 42-year-old is a fan favorite in WWE, so losing like that has made people wonder about his standing. He might be feeling the pressure from the psychological warfare and could consider switching brands to start fresh and chase a bigger title. Losing a midcard title can have its perks, as WWE usually sets it up for the loser to bounce back and aim higher.
The Triple H-led creative team might want to consider a similar approach when it comes to the former US Champion. It's still up in the air whether LA Knight will switch to RAW or not, so for now, it’s all just speculation. However, with the red brand's shift to Netflix and whispers about some stars changing brands, WWE could have something in store for one of its fan favorites.
LA Knight to win the US Title on WWE SmackDown?
LA Knight consistently defended the US Championship and delivered some awesome matches during his reign. Given how well he did, will WWE give The Megastar the title again?
Alternatively, as mentioned above, the creative team might also be considering bringing The Megastar into the main event picture, and this could lead him to join the company's flagship show.
Shinsuke Nakamura keeping the title seems like the more likely option, as a defeat will give Knight a chance to breathe new life into his career with a fresh goal. We’ll have to tune in to WWE SmackDown on January 10 to see how it all plays out.
