For fans worried about LA Knight’s sudden absence from WWE television, there’s good news. According to a new report from PWInsider, the injury storyline involving the former United States Champion is “100% a work” and part of a larger creative plan.
Knight was taken out on the June 20 episode of WWE SmackDown after a brutal assault by Bronson Reed, who delivered multiple Tsunami splashes. WWE later issued a kayfabe injury update on Raw, claiming Knight had suffered “separated rib cartilage and a bruised sternum.”
Behind the scenes, support for Knight continues to grow, with many pushing for him to transition full-time to Monday Night Raw after several high-profile guest appearances. While nothing is official yet, the developing feud with Raw’s Bronson Reed may serve as the storyline bridge for that potential move.
The angle has also earned praise from WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash, who recently endorsed Knight for a future world title run. With Reed aligned with Seth Rollins’ new heel faction, the question now is whether Knight’s fight will stay one-on-one—or escalate to something even bigger.
