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It may finally be the LA Knights’ time.
The long-awaited singles push that every single WWE fan has been waiting for over the years could come after the latest results from the King of the Ring tournament on “Monday Night Raw.”
Seth Rollins, Ricky Saints, Je’Von Evans and Talla Tonga met in a fatal four-way match in the quarterfinals of the tournament. With the way Rollins was talking backstage, it seemed like he thought Bron Breakker and The Vision were behind him. He turned his attention to the World Heavyweight Championship and Roman Reigns entering the match.
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LA Knight enters the ring during Monday Night RAW at The Accor Arena in Paris, France on June 8, 2026. (Craig Ambrosio/WWE)
Rollins quickly learned that putting The Vision in the rearview mirror was easier said than done. Rollins was about to grab the Saints when Austin Theory stopped the referee from continuing the count. Montez Ford seemed to have Rollins back as his attention turned to The Theory. But Breakker was there to lead Rollins.
Evans took advantage and hit an OG Cutter on the Saints. He pinned the Saints to pick up the shock victory. But Evans’ win could make Knight’s path to the King of the Ring final that much easier.
First, Knight must win his battle.
He had words for The Bloodline as he marched to the ring. He said he expected The Bloodline to corner Jey Uso when their fatal four-way match takes place on “Friday Night SmackDown.”
“I may be unelected, but every single one of you chose me,” Knight told the crowd in Paris. “And more important than any of that, I chose myself, which means I’ll do it my way, which means I’ll get the job done. And I make you one simple, lonely promise, which is that I don’t know how to stop. I don’t know how to stop. I can’t stop the undeniable kavorka, and I can’t stop being LA Knight.”
Jey Uso and LA Knight face off on Monday Night RAW at The Accor Arena in Paris, France on June 8, 2026. (Joe Maher/WWE)
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Uso came out to fire his “warning shot” at Knight, but the “unchosen” one made it clear he was determined to get past him, Royce Keys and Finn Balor on Friday.
Should Knight win, the road gets a little easier. Evans has proven himself to be a worthy opponent with his incredible acrobatics in the ring. He showcased it in a six-pack ladder match at WrestleMania 42 and nearly won the Intercontinental Championship then.
On the other hand, Oba Femi will take on Dominik Mysterio. The Judgment Day couldn’t get a one-up on Femi as JD McDonagh hit a chair shot, but Femi was unmoved. Even Mysterio, after a 619, couldn’t finish the frog splash.
But Femi, ring wise, is distracted. He wants a world title shot for life, but he has his eyes set on Brock Lesnar. Their series is tied 1-1 and appeared to be headed for a crash course at SummerSlam. Femi was easily able to win over Mysterio and advance to the finals at Night of Champions. If he faces Knight, Lesnar could get involved and cost Femi a shot at a title.
History is written there. Knight gets his ultimate shot at Reigns – in a singles match this time – on one of the biggest stages WWE has to offer. What happens next is up to WWE? It would definitely be a great build after Night of Champions to possibly SummerSlam Night 1.
Oba Femi enters the arena during Monday Night RAW at The Accor Arena in Paris, France on June 8, 2026. (Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images)
Knight powered WWE fans through 2023 with the Summer of Knight. He got a title shot at Crown Jewel that year, but lost to Reigns. He got another shot at Royal Rumble 2024, but in fatal four fashion against Reigns, AJ Styles and Randy Orton.
It may be the last chance here for Knight to capture gold.
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Raw Match Results:
- Liv Morgan def. Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch and Chelsea Green advance in the Queen of the Rings tournament.
- Sol Ruca def. Lyra Valkyria to retain the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
- Penta def. Rey Mysterio to retain the Intercontinental Championship.
- Je’Von Evans def. Seth Rollins, Ricky Saints and Talla Tonga advance in the King of the Ring tournament.
