Following his significant victory at Money in the Bank, Seth Rollins is reportedly being positioned for a major feud with LA Knight, with their program expected to be a central focus leading into the Night of Champions premium live event.
The groundwork for this burgeoning rivalry was established during the dramatic final moments of Saturday’s ladder match. LA Knight was on the verge of capturing the briefcase when Rollins intervened, pulling him down from the ladder before delivering a decisive Stomp to secure the victory for himself. The other competitors in the contest were Solo Sikoa, Penta, Andrade, and El Grande Americano.
This latest defeat marks a significant setback for Knight, representing his third unsuccessful attempt to win the Money in the Bank contract. On a recent edition of SmackDown, he had addressed his two previous failures, expressing his hope that the “third time’s a charm.”
Tensions Escalated Before Ladder Match Began
According to a report from Cory Hays, the animosity between the two competitors had already surfaced before the event. On the SmackDown episode that preceded Money in the Bank, Rollins, flanked by his new associates Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, executed a backstage assault on Knight, indicating a pre-planned and deeper narrative at play.
The loss has led to analysis suggesting that LA Knight’s “stock is down,” with some believing he may have encountered a career ceiling within WWE that might prevent him from reaching a world championship. Furthering this, Knight is not currently advertised to appear on the June 9, 2025, episode of WWE RAW.
With Night of Champions scheduled for June 28, the developing conflict between Rollins and Knight is anticipated to be a prominent storyline in the weeks ahead. The event will also feature the crowning of the 2025 King and Queen of the Ring tournament winners.
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