LA Knight WWE setbacks have severely hindered one of the most electrifying performers on WWE’s roster this year. Despite his popularity and the enthusiastic crowd reactions he consistently receives, Knight’s trajectory in 2025 has been marked by frustrating obstacles that have stalled his rise to the top.
Throughout the year, the 42-year-old superstar, also known as The Megastar, has been unable to transform fan support into tangible success due to repeated creative missteps and booking decisions that have undermined his momentum.
Continued Failure to Secure a Major Title Win
Initially seen as a strong contender for the WWE World Championship, LA Knight has fallen short in achieving a major victory in 2025. Despite being a fan favorite for the top prize, Knight has repeatedly come up just short of capturing a world title. His pursuit of gold this year has proven fruitless.
For example, Knight was widely expected to win the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match during his third consecutive attempt, only to see Seth Rollins thwart those plans. Additionally, Knight faced an early elimination in the King of the Ring Tournament’s first round. Although he earned a one-on-one shot at the World Heavyweight Championship on the August 4 episode of RAW against The Visionary, the match ended in disqualification after interference from CM Punk. Later, Knight participated in a high-stakes Fatal Four-Way Contest at Clash in Paris, facing off against Rollins, Punk, and Jey Uso, but still could not claim the title.
These ongoing setbacks have chipped away at Knight’s credibility as a legitimate threat to any world champion, casting doubt on his ability to break through at the highest level.
Frequent Losses Damage Momentum and Fan Support
The former United States Champion has struggled to secure wins on television throughout 2025. His last televised pinfall victory occurred in July, when he defeated Seth Rollins at Saturday Night’s Main Event XL, but even that victory was scripted as part of a larger deception by The Visionary, who manipulated the outcome by feigning injury.
Since then, Knight has often found himself on the losing end of matches, repeatedly pinned by opponents while the referee counts to three. Although overcoming adversity usually adds to a wrestler’s character, Knight risks losing fan enthusiasm due to the sheer volume of defeats he continues to suffer.
Loss of United States Championship at WrestleMania 41 Deals a Blow
After regaining the United States Championship from Shinsuke Nakamura on the March 7 episode of SmackDown, Knight’s second reign was short-lived. He relinquished the title to Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania 41, handing Fatu his moment of triumph.
While losing the belt to a formidable opponent like Fatu is not inherently shameful, the aftermath of this loss derailed Knight’s momentum significantly. The defeat at ‘Mania’ marked a turning point from which his standing on the roster has steadily declined, further harming his credibility as a top competitor.
Trapped in Redundant and Unproductive Feuds
LA Knight’s move to RAW created hope among fans for fresh storylines after a stagnant period with the Bloodline faction on SmackDown. The Bloodline rivalry was widely criticized for lacking depth and becoming repetitive, leaving Knight desperate for renewed direction.
However, Knight’s relocation has done little to escape a cycle of unending conflicts, as he remains embroiled in a protracted feud with The Visionary. Victories over this villainous group have eluded him, and he has suffered multiple pinfall losses against various faction members, preventing any meaningful upward trajectory.
“The former United States Champion was eliminated from the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament as well.” – Parth Pujara
“The last televised pinfall victory LA Knight scored this year was against Seth Rollins at Saturday Night’s Main Event XL in July.” – Parth Pujara
Implications for LA Knight’s Future in WWE
LA Knight WWE setbacks in 2025 emphasize the critical role creative decisions play in shaping a superstar’s career path. Despite resonating strongly with audiences, Knight’s inability to clinch key wins and his continuous losses have diminished his threat level among world champions. Unless WWE reconsiders their booking strategy and grants Knight the victories and storylines that match his popularity, his future ascent appears uncertain.
Continuing down this path risks eroding Knight’s fanbase further while stalling what could have been a significant breakthrough year. With a passionate following already in place, timely changes in WWE’s creative approach could yet restore momentum for The Megastar and pave the way for a deserved rise in 2026.
