In a fervent call to WWE officials, fans are clamoring for a long-awaited grudge match to settle unresolved tensions from years past. Bronson Reed has stoked the flames by issuing a stern warning to LA Knight following this week’s edition of SmackDown.
Knight’s WWE return in March 2021, after a seven-year hiatus, sparked intense anticipation. Having carved his legacy in TNA and NWA, the former Eli Drake marked his in-ring comeback with a decisive victory over August Grey on the March 17, 2021 episode of WWE NXT.
Today marks three years since that monumental night, and a resurfaced video of the backstage altercation and subsequent in-ring clash has reignited fervor among fans.
The footage captures the pivotal moment when Reed brazenly tore into Knight’s meticulously crafted Gucci jacket.
I'd do the same thing now. https://t.co/L6X0zkAw3M
— BIG BRONSON REED (@BRONSONISHERE) March 17, 2024
Responding to a fan’s comment, the 35-year-old Australian powerhouse issued a stark warning, signaling his readiness to confront Knight once more if given the opportunity.
“I’d do the same thing now,”
Reed affirmed.
As of now, Knight has not publicly addressed Reed’s challenge.
Their tumultuous NXT storyline, pitting The King of Monsters against The Megastar, culminated in Reed securing a hard-fought victory in a gripping 12-minute showdown the following Tuesday. Despite Knight rallying fervent fan support with a compelling pre-match promo, Reed ultimately sealed the win with his devastating Tsunami finisher. Since then, their encounters have been confined to sporadic skirmishes in Gauntlets and Battle Royals.
WrestleMania Beckons for LA Knight
Embracing his status as a rising WWE luminary, LA Knight is poised to make his WrestleMania debut at the 40th annual spectacle.
Since his meteoric rise in the summer of 2023, WWE has positioned Knight as a marquee attraction, propelling him into high-profile feuds and matchups week after week, including engagements with the esteemed Bray Wyatt.
Knight’s ascent culminates in a highly anticipated clash at WrestleMania 40, where he is slated to square off against none other than AJ Styles.
Eyes wide open. Head on a swivel. @AJStylesOrg #SmackDown @WWE @WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/ZaKMz9ao87
— LA Knight (@RealLAKnight) March 16, 2024
In a recent promo following Styles’ ambush on WWE SmackDown, Knight took to social media to assert his readiness for the encounter.
AJ’s subsequent response has sparked intrigue among fans, hinting at the electric energy awaiting their showdown on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
The forthcoming Knight versus Styles showdown at WrestleMania 40 promises to reignite the sparks of their previous encounter, setting the stage for an exhilarating rematch that fans won’t soon forget.
