“It Happens”: LA Knight Breaks Silence After Shocking Elimination Chamber Blunder
If you were watching the Men’s Elimination Chamber match this past Saturday, you probably did a double-take during the final moments.
In a sport where timing is everything, LA Knight experienced a rare “uh-oh” moment. As “The Megastar” ascended the turnbuckle to deliver his signature elbow drop, his footing gave way, causing him to slip awkwardly. The miscue was so surprising that even veteran Randy Orton, who was selling the move on the mat, visibly broke character for a split second, looking up to check on his opponent.
But if you think a little slip is going to keep LA Knight down, you don’t know LA Knight.
Taking to his Instagram story after the show, the charismatic star addressed the moment with the kind of cool confidence only he can muster. Posting a simple, laid-back message, he reassured fans: “Haha it happens… yet even if I fall, I land on my feet.”
It’s the perfect response from a superstar who knows that resilience is part of the game. In fact, landing on his feet is exactly what he is doing heading into this Friday night.
Cody vs. Orton: The Road to WrestleMania Gets Clearer
Speaking of landing on their feet, the path to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas is solidifying into a marquee matchup that has been in the works for months. With Randy Orton punching his ticket by winning the Chamber, the stage is officially set for a collision with Cody Rhodes.
According to reports from PWInsider and Fightful Select, WWE creative has had this specific bout penciled in for “The Show of Shows” since at least January. Both men were reportedly made aware of the long-term plan over a month ago, which explains some of the recent booking decisions.
So, why did Cody drop the Undisputed WWE Title back in January? It wasn’t a lack of faith in “The American Nightmare.” Quite the opposite. Sources indicate that WWE wanted Rhodes to be a massive presence in the Royal Rumble and the Elimination Chamber to boost ticket sales and viewership. It was a strategic move to get him involved in the high-stakes action without the title holding him back from those specific matches.
While things are always fluid in the world of professional wrestling, the plan as of late February remains firm: Orton vs. Rhodes for the gold on the grandest stage. But before Cody thinks about Vegas, he has business to handle this Friday on SmackDown, where he is expected to defeat Drew McIntyre and capture his third WWE Championship.
WrestleMania Gets a First-Time Dream Match
Meanwhile, the women’s division is cooking up a showdown that fans have been clamoring for. With Rhea Ripley busy chasing the Women’s World Title, speculation has been swirling about what was next for IYO SKY.
Fans grew suspicious when IYO’s highly anticipated match against Giulia was suddenly pulled from a recent SmackDown. According to reports from Self Made Pro, the delay wasn’t due to an injury or a last-minute swerve—it was a strategic play by WWE creative.
Rather than giving away a first-time-ever encounter on network television, WWE has decided to save the magic for the biggest stage of them all. The plan now is to have Giulia challenge IYO SKY for the Women’s United States Championship at WrestleMania 42. By postponing the match, WWE ensures that this potential show-stealer will happen under the bright lights of Las Vegas, giving it the grand debut it deserves.
