Former AEW Top Star Could Clash with LA Knight at WrestleMania 41

The United States Championship picture is heating up on SmackDown, and LA Knight’s reign might face its biggest threat yet at WrestleMania 41. While The Megastar has been successfully defending his gold, recent developments suggest something major could be brewing for WWE’s biggest showcase.

LA Knight continued his fighting champion status by putting his title on the line against Braun Strowman on the latest SmackDown, only for Jacob Fatu to crash the party and cause a disqualification. The Samoan Werewolf has made no secret of his championship aspirations, but he’s just one of several superstars with their eyes on Knight’s prize, potentially setting the stage for a multi-man ladder match at WrestleMania.

What has the wrestling world buzzing are the mysterious vignettes that have been airing on WWE programming, which many believe could herald the return of Aleister Black. The former NXT Champion, who was released from his AEW contract last month, has been absent from WWE for four years, and reports suggest he’s poised for a comeback. The cryptic videos align perfectly with Black’s dark, enigmatic character.

Fan speculation has reached fever pitch with a theory that Fatu and The Bloodline might attack Strowman before WrestleMania, creating an opening for Black to make a shocking return as a replacement competitor. This scenario would allow the Dutch superstar to instantly capture championship gold upon his return, creating an unforgettable WrestleMania moment. While this remains purely speculative, the pieces certainly seem to be falling into place for a major surprise in Las Vegas.

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