Drew McIntyre and LA Knight are two of the most popular and powerful superstars in WWE. They have been on a collision course for a long time, and their confrontation finally happened on the February 16 episode of WWE SmackDown. The result was a brutal and chaotic brawl that left both men battered and bruised. What sparked this clash, and what are the implications for their future?
Who is Drew McIntyre?
Drew McIntyre is a Scottish professional wrestler who has been in WWE since 2007. He is a former WWE Champion, Intercontinental Champion, and Tag Team Champion. He is known for his strength, resilience, and charisma. He calls himself the âScottish Warriorâ and uses the Claymore Kick as his finishing move. He is currently one of the top faces (good guys) on SmackDown.
Who is LA Knight?
LA Knight is an American professional wrestler who debuted in WWE in 2021. He is a former Impact Wrestling World Champion, Tag Team Champion, and King of the Mountain. He is known for his arrogance, athleticism, and mic skills. He calls himself the âLast of a Dying Breedâ and uses the BFT (Blunt Force Trauma) as his finishing move. He is currently one of the top heels (bad guys) on SmackDown.
Clash on WWE SmackDown
The tension between McIntyre and Knight started when Knight interrupted McIntyreâs promo on the February 9 episode of SmackDown. Knight mocked McIntyreâs accent, heritage, and accomplishments. He claimed that he was better than McIntyre in every way, and challenged him to a match at WWE Elimination Chamber. McIntyre accepted the challenge, but warned Knight that he would regret it.
The following week, on the February 16 episode of SmackDown, McIntyre and Knight had a face-to-face confrontation in the ring. They exchanged insults and threats, until Knight slapped McIntyre in the face. McIntyre retaliated with a headbutt, and the fight was on. They traded punches, kicks, and chops, until they spilled out of the ring and into the crowd. They used chairs, tables, and barricades as weapons, and ignored the refereesâ attempts to stop them. The brawl lasted for several minutes, until security and other wrestlers intervened and separated them. Both men were bleeding and bruised, but still glared at each other with hatred.
Whatâs Next for McIntyre and Knight?
The brawl between McIntyre and Knight showed how much animosity and rivalry they have. They are set to face each other in a singles match at WWE Elimination Chamber, which will take place on February 25. The match is expected to be a hard-hitting and intense affair, with both men looking to prove their dominance and superiority. The winner of the match will also earn a spot in the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship, which will be defended by Roman Reigns. This adds another layer of stakes and drama to the match, as both McIntyre and Knight want to become the WWE Champion.
However, the match between McIntyre and Knight may not be the end of their feud. They may continue to clash and interfere in each otherâs matches, or even form alliances with other wrestlers to gain an advantage. They may also have different types of matches, such as a street fight, a steel cage, or a ladder match, to settle their score. The feud between McIntyre and Knight could last for months, and become one of the most memorable and exciting rivalries in WWE history.
Conclusion
Drew McIntyre and LA Knight are two of the biggest stars in WWE, and their confrontation on SmackDown was a spectacle of violence and chaos. They will face each other at WWE Elimination Chamber, with a chance to become the WWE Champion. Their feud is far from over, and they will continue to battle and entertain the fans with their skills and personalities. McIntyre and Knight are on a collision course, and the WWE Universe is in for a treat.
