While Jey Uso’s popularity has skyrocketed on RAW, LA Knight has experienced a different trajectory on SmackDown. Both men captured mid‑card titles, but Jey went on to win the 2025 Royal Rumble and the World Heavyweight Championship. Knight, meanwhile, has repeatedly fallen short in major matches despite rarely being pinned.
His most recent televised bout ended in a clean loss to Bron Breakker. During his entrance at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Knight even acknowledged a fan sign that read, “We Want LA Knight, not Jey,” mouthing “Can’t argue with that” to the camera. Whether in character or not, it hinted at dissatisfaction with his booking.