During the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, LA Knight’s opponent for WrestleMania XL was officially disclosed, marking a significant development in his ongoing feud with AJ Styles.
The conflict between the two commenced when AJ Styles made his return to the blue brand following an absence due to an assault by The Bloodline.
The tension between Knight and Styles intensified in the buildup to the Fatal Four-way match at the Royal Rumble, with Styles accusing Knight of capitalizing on his misfortune to secure a match against Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel the previous year.
This accusation laid the foundation for their simmering rivalry.
Their animosity reached a boiling point on a SmackDown episode in January, where Knight and Styles engaged in a heated singles match. However, their encounter was cut short when Solo Sikoa intervened, resulting in a no-contest finish.
IT'S GOING DOWN! YEAH! 🔥@RealLAKnight is tired of the talkin' and challenged @AJStylesOrg to a one-on-one match at #WrestleMania! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Zg2nYI3xrh
— WWE (@WWE) March 16, 2024
Despite the disruption, the rivalry persisted, culminating in Styles viciously assaulting Knight with a steel chair during the Men’s Chamber match at Elimination Chamber.
Seeking retribution, Knight relentlessly pursued Styles backstage, intent on settling the score.
Frustrated by his inability to confront Styles directly, Knight took matters into his own hands by challenging the former WWE Champion to a match at WrestleMania XL during the most recent episode of SmackDown.
However, before Knight could receive Styles’ response, the situation took a dramatic turn as Styles launched another ambush, attacking Knight from behind with a chair.
Despite the ambush, Styles ultimately accepted Knight’s challenge, setting the stage for an explosive showdown at WrestleMania XL.
The revelation of LA Knight’s opponent for WrestleMania XL adds further intrigue to their heated rivalry and sets the stage for a highly anticipated clash between two formidable competitors on the grand stage of WWE’s marquee event.
