Three reasons why LA Knight is reportedly facing Brock Lesnar at WWE WrestleMania 42
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LA Knight and Brock Lesnar could soon collide.
The WrestleMania season has officially begun, and as always, speculation is running wild. Among the biggest rumors circulating is the identity of Brock Lesnar’s opponent at WWE WrestleMania 42.
The name reportedly penciled in is LA Knight, a choice that has surprised a large section of the WWE Universe. With Knight currently featured on Monday Night RAW and entangled in a feud with The Vision, many assumed Lesnar was on a collision course with Oba Femi instead.
After their heated altercation during the Men’s Royal Rumble match, Lesnar vs Femi appeared to be the natural direction. However, the latest buzz suggests WWE may have different plans for The Beast Incarnate at The Show of Shows.
Below are the top three reasons why The Megastar is reportedly set to square off against Brock Lesnar on the grandest stage of them all.
3. To push LA Knight into the next tier
If there is one thing WWE has consistently done with Brock Lesnar, it is use him as a measuring stick. Sharing the ring with The Beast Incarnate immediately elevates any superstar’s stock, win or lose. Brock Lesnar usually works well with smaller guys, as it makes his matches fast-paced.
A match with Oba Femi may sound compelling to watch, but it may end up being a slow bout to watch. So, as The Megastar’s moves are faster, his match with Lesnar may deliver better at WWE WrestleMania 42. This could be another reason he is reportedly facing The Beast Incarnate at The Show of Shows.
Knight’s high-energy offense, explosive selling, and crowd connection could create a dynamic spectacle. Against Lesnar’s raw power and suplex-heavy dominance, the stylistic contrast could translate into a thrilling WrestleMania encounter.
More importantly, it positions Knight as a bona fide main-event player. Even standing toe-to-toe with Lesnar on that stage would signal WWE’s long-term investment in The Megastar.
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2. Retribution for messing with The Vision
LA Knight has been feuding with The Vision on Monday Night RAW. The Megastar launched an attack on The Vision on the post-RAW after the Royal Rumble. He also warned Paul Heyman in the main event after qualifying for the Elimination Chamber match.
That direct confrontation with “The Oracle” may not have been a throwaway moment. With Bron Breakker on hiatus from WWE, Heyman may bring back Brock Lesnar to deal with The Megastar. The likelihood is higher, especially after The Oracle accompanied The Beast Incarnate in the Men’s Rumble match.
This potential alliance would instantly raise the stakes of Knight’s feud. Bringing Lesnar into the equation gives The Vision a nuclear-level enforcer and creates a credible threat capable of derailing Knight’s momentum.
If WWE wants to escalate the storyline heading into WrestleMania 42, unleashing The Beast Incarnate as Heyman’s solution would be a logical narrative progression.
1. To take revenge for the Royal Rumble elimination
During the Men’s Royal Rumble match, LA Knight and Cody Rhodes were the WWE stars who eliminated Lesnar. That moment did not go unnoticed by fans. As The American Nightmare is already engaged in a feud on SmackDown, The Beast may return to the Monday Night Show and seek revenge on LA Knight.
This revenge plot could set the stage for their WrestleMania match. So, Knight eliminating Lesnar at the Rumble could be a reason for their rumored ’Mania match.
Lesnar’s character historically thrives on retribution arcs. When wronged, he does not forget, and WrestleMania is the perfect platform for payback. A simple, high-stakes premise, you eliminated me, now you answer for it, is often all WWE needs to sell a blockbuster clash.
Why was Oba Femi expected to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42?
Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi had a heated altercation during the Men’s Royal Rumble match, leading many fans to believe WWE was teasing a major showdown between the two powerhouses.
How does facing Brock Lesnar benefit LA Knight?
Competing against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania instantly elevates a superstar’s credibility. Even a strong showing can cement LA Knight as a top-tier main-event performer.
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