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Many WWE fans see LA Knight as the top pick to win the 2023 Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. However, based on WWE’s record of booking a SmackDown superstar, Vince Russo isn’t convinced he’s a realistic contender for the world title.
Knight’s popularity skyrocketed thanks to his entertaining performance during his feuds with Bray Wyatt in late 2022 and early 2023. The 40-year-old recently defeated Montez Ford on SmackDown to qualify for the upcoming Money in the Bank ladder match on July 1.
on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Writing with Rousseau Showing off, Russo addressed whether Knight could win a world title if he picked up the money in the bank briefcase:
“It’s very difficult for you to ask me that question because if you ask me, ‘Could it be there?'” “I would say yes. But the way they do business, I say no. They’re going to have to change the way they do business and really get behind it, and based on their track record, I just don’t see them doing that.” (1:11 – 1:36)
The WWE World Male Titles are currently held by Seth Rollins (World Heavyweight Champion) and Roman Reigns (Undisputed WWE Universal Champion).
Watch the video above to hear Russo explain why he booked an intergender duel between Baron Corbin and WWE Women’s Champion Asuka. He also discussed whether the winner of the Money in the Bank ladder match on the men’s money ladder could target the Austin Theory United States Championship.
The ups and downs of LA Knight on his way to Money in the Bank
One of the biggest matches of Los Angeles Knight’s career took place at the 2023 Royal Rumble against Bray Wyatt. Despite the loss of the former NXT star, he came out of the storyline with great momentum.
Knight was expected to appear at WrestleMania 39, especially since the two-night event spun out of his fictional hometown of Los Angeles, California. However, he did not appear on the show in any capacity.
With Money in the Bank looming, Knight is likely poised to enter the WWE World Title picture for the first time. Butch, Damien Priest, Ricochet, Santos Escobar and Shinsuke Nakamura also qualified for the ladder match.
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Please credit Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Writing With Russo and include the video if you are using quotes from this article.
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