Sat Mar 08 04:00:00 UTC 2025: ## LA Knight Wins SmackDown Gauntlet, Earns US Title Shot

**Orlando, FL** – LA Knight is set to challenge for the United States Championship after winning a triple threat match on last night’s WWE SmackDown. Knight defeated Jacob Fatu and Carmelo Hayes in a hard-fought contest to become the number one contender.

While a date for the title match has yet to be announced, the bout is expected to conclude the ongoing rivalry between Knight and current champion, Shinsuke Nakamura, which began last November. Many believe this will be Knight’s opportunity to reclaim the US title and reignite his momentum within the WWE. A second US Championship reign for “The Megastar” is anticipated to further solidify his popularity with fans.

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