Hailed as one of the greatest in the business, AJ Styles prepares for a big matchup with LA Knight on SmackDown. Following this week’s performance, Styles warned Knight sternly.
The Megastar LA Knight started the evening off by winning and gaining his place in the next bout. In the meantime, AJ Styles prevailed against Kevin Owens and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio in a different match.
AJ Styles Sends Bold Warning
As a result, at Backlash, Styles and Knight will square off to see who will fight Cody Rhodes for the Universal Championship. WWE posted a video of AJ Styles on Instagram after SmackDown. Styles spoke candidly about his impending fight with LA Knight in the video.
He emphasized that even though it’s not intimate, it’s essential. Styles brought up his earlier pledge to harm Knight, pointing out the fallout from their most recent meeting. This time, he forebodingly threatened dire consequences, suggesting that Knight could have to visit the hospital.
“This is essential; it’s not personal. I don’t want to be held accountable by the WWE for what I’m going to do to LA Knight the following week. He had a limp the next day, I swear. I told you I was going to damage him earlier. We visit the hospital the following time.”
Tensions are high, and Styles’s warning sets the tone for an exciting matchup between the two fighters battling for a chance to win Cody Rhodes’ Universal Championship.
