4 Directions for LA Knight if he loses the Money in the Bank qualifying match on WWE SmackDown

WWE Superstar LA Knight has made it clear that he wants Logan Paul's United States Championship. However, before getting a title shot, he needs to focus on his upcoming match on Friday Night SmackDown.

Knight is set to be involved in a Triple Threat match against Logan Paul and Santos Escobar, with the winner booking his spot in the men's ladder match at Money in the Bank. With Triple Threat rules in play, Knight does not need to be pinned in order to lose the match.

Below are four possible directions for LA Knight if he loses his Money in the Bank qualifying match on WWE SmackDown.

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#4. Takes out his frustration on Carmelo Hayes

LA Knight has successfully established himself on the main roster in the past 12 months and has emerged as one of the top babyfaces on SmackDown. However, since his impressive victory at WrestleMania 40 against AJ Styles, things have not been going The Megastar's way.

He lost his opportunity to become King of the Ring last month, and another defeat in the Money in the Bank qualifying match will definitely add to his frustrations. This may lead to him attacking Carmelo Hayes out of frustration. He has had issues with Hayes in recent weeks, and hence, this scenario could lead to a short feud between the two before SummerSlam.

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#3. Continue his pursuit of the United States Championship

There is a scenario where LA Knight could still have a match at Money in the Bank. If Santos Escobar wins the Triple Threat match on SmackDown by defeating Knight and Logan Paul, both Logan and Knight would be left without a match for the event.

In this case, The Megastar could persistently challenge Logan Paul to put his United States Championship on the line. Knight could approach General Manager Nick Aldis, who might then announce the United States Championship match for the major event in Canada.

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#2. Battle The Bloodline at WWE Money in the Bank

This week, it was announced that Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens will face The Bloodline in a six-man tag team match at WWE Money in the Bank. Notably, the match poster features all four members of The Bloodline, including Jacob Fatu.

This suggests that Cody Rhodes might need an additional team member to even the odds, and who better than LA Knight? Knight has a history with The Bloodline, making him a perfect fit. This could turn the match into an eight-man tag team showdown at Money in the Bank.

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#1. Set up major match for SummerSlam

It will be a double whammy for LA Knight if he loses his upcoming match on SmackDown, especially if his rival Logan Paul wins. This would mean The Maverick advances to the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Knight could potentially cost Logan the MITB briefcase in Canada, angering The Social Media Megastar. This scenario could ignite a feud between them, building up over the next month and culminating in a potential United States Championship match at WWE SummerSlam.