Top five opponents for LA Knight after winning US Championship at WWE SummerSlam 2024

LA Knight is set to begin his first reign as a champion in WWE after SummerSlam win.

LA Knight clinched one of the biggest wins of his WWE career at SummerSlam this past weekend. The Megastar defeated Logan Paul to win his first major singles title, the United States Championship at the Premium Live Event.

With era of YEAH! upon the WWE landscape, let’s take a look at the five possible opponents for LA Knight with the WWE United States Championship on the line:

5. Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens is one of the most athletic and highly skilled in-ring performers in WWE today. Moreover, Owens has been a former three-time WWE United States Champion as well. With Owens possibly needing a new storyline after his encounters with The Bloodline, WWE could insert him a feud with LA Knight, being a credible opponent for his title reign.

4. Jacob Fatu

The Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Fatu has already gained momentum since arriving in WWE a few weeks ago. Not only that, Fatu has also earned championship gold, when he and Tama Tonga defeated DIY last week on SmackDown to become the new WWE tag team champions. With his ferocisty and intense in-ring style, a match between Jacob Fatu and LA Knight would be a stellar show for the US title.

3. Andrade

Andrade El Idolo is among the technically gifted in-ring performers in WWE who are known to put up exceptional matches. El Idolo has been making waves since his return in 2024 and is also the current WWE Speed Champion. With LA Knight being the new US Champion, Andrade qualifies as a top contender for a match against The Megastar with the star-spangled prize at stake.

2. Johnny Gargano

Johnny Gargano has not only proven his worth as a accomplished tag team wrestler, but a singles star as well. Johnny Wrestling success as a singles WWE superstar was witnessed during his NXT days, but lately Gargano has gained prominence as part of DIY. However, both LA Knight and Johnny Gargano have the ability to put up a stellar showdown for the United States title on the line and benefitting by facing each other in the ring.

1. Randy Orton

Randy Orton is one of the biggest names on the SmackDown roster today. Moreover, LA Knight has shared the ring with Orton back at the 2024 Royal Rumble in a World title Fatal 4-Way match. Facing a legend like Orton would give a major push to LA Knight’s reign as champion with their feud possibly proving to establish the Megastar at the top.