LA Knight Retains US Championship at Crown Jewel

At WWE Crown Jewel 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, LA Knight successfully defended his United States Championship in a thrilling triple threat match against Andrade and Carmelo Hayes. The match featured intense action, with Knight initially observing the fierce rivalry between Andrade and Hayes before engaging in a high-energy contest filled with near falls and innovative moves. Despite being at a disadvantage after Andrade and Hayes executed powerful maneuvers, Knight managed to recover and ultimately pinned Hayes after delivering a BFT to retain his title. The match was highly praised by fans, who chanted 'This is awesome' throughout. Knight's victory comes in the backdrop of a challenging creative landscape on SmackDown, where he faces stiff competition from top stars like Roman Reigns and The Bloodline.