WrestleMania 40 is on the brink, promising an extraordinary match card that not only guarantees to be the grandest edition of The Show of Shows but also sets the stage for future rivalries and narratives.
Among the many anticipated bouts, LA Knight versus AJ Styles stands out. Their feud ignited in December 2023 upon The Phenomenal One’s return from a hiatus.
A clash on SmackDown saw Styles aiding Knight and Randy Orton against The Bloodline, only to conclude by assaulting Knight.
Their paths crossed again in a Fatal Four-Way Match at the 2024 Royal Rumble, won by Reigns. Subsequently, Styles faced defeat at the hands of Drew McIntyre, courtesy of Knight’s distraction, escalating tensions.
The feud reached a boiling point when Styles attacked Knight during the 2024 Men’s Elimination Chamber Match.
Their showdown at WrestleMania 40, while anticipated, seems lacking considering its origin in December 2023. A match involving SmackDown’s burgeoning babyface warrants a compelling stipulation.
Both The Phenomenal One and the Megastar aim for victory at The Show of Shows in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Why should WWE incorporate a stipulation for LA Knight vs. AJ Styles at WrestleMania 40?
Recent events, like Knight’s intrusion at Styles’ home resulting in a police intervention, evoke memories of past WWE rivalries, such as Triple H invading Randy Orton’s house in 2009.
Their subsequent WrestleMania match featured a high-stakes stipulation, adding depth to their feud. Echoing this, WWE could infuse Knight vs. Styles with a stipulation to maintain relevance.
To enhance the match’s allure, options like a Steel Cage or No Holds Barred match could inject intensity into their rivalry, garnering the attention it deserves. Currently, the matchup lacks the fervor seen in other bouts, like Jimmy Uso vs. Jey Uso.
Moreover, LA Knight seeks validation after his push last year. Extreme stipulations like ‘Last Man Standing’ or ‘No DQ Match’ could secure a significant victory over The Phenomenal One, bolstering Knight’s popularity.
Whether WWE opts for an intriguing stipulation for this match at The Showcase of The Immortals remains to be seen.
Top WWE Superstars gear up for double duty at WrestleMania 40
With anticipation soaring for WrestleMania 40, every WWE champion prepares to defend their title at the event. Notably, two champions are slated for action on both Night One and Night Two of The Show of Shows.
Night One’s main event features a colossal tag team clash: The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins. Night Two sees Rollins defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre, while Reigns and Cody vie for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the night’s headline bout.
