LA Knight’s path to King of the Ring finale gets easier after ‘Raw’ surprise


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It may finally be LA Knight’s time.

The long-awaited singles push that every WWE fan has been waiting for over the years could arrive after the latest results of the King of the Ring Tournament on “Monday Night Raw.”

Seth Rollins, Ricky Saints, Je’Von Evans and Talla Tonga faced off in a fatal four-way match in the quarterfinals of the tournament. From 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 before 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 soon learned that putting The Vision in the rearview mirror was easier said than done. Rollins was about to pin Saints when Austin Theory stopped the referee from continuing the count. Montez Ford seemed to have Rollins’ back while his attention was focused on Theory. But Breakker was there to attack Rollins.

Evans took advantage and hit an OG Cutter on the Saints. He pinned the Saints for the shocking victory. But Evans’ victory may make Knight’s path to the King of the Ring final much easier.

First, Knight has to win his match.

He had words for The Bloodline as he marched to the ring. He said he hoped The Bloodline would be in Jey Uso’s corner when their fatal four-way match on “Friday Night SmackDown” occurs.

“I may not be elected, but each of you elected me,” Knight told the crowd in Paris. “And more important than all that, I chose myself, which means I do it my way, which means I do the work. And I make one solitary promise to you, which is that I don’t know how to quit. 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 during 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” made it clear that he was determined to outdo him, Royce Keys and Finn Balor will arrive on Friday.

If Knight wins, the road will be a little easier. Evans has proven to be a worthy opponent with his incredible in-ring acrobatics. He proved it in a six-pack ladder match at WrestleMania 42 and nearly won the Intercontinental Championship at the time.

On the other hand, Oba Femi will face Dominik Mysterio. The Judgment Day couldn’t get past Femi when JD McDonagh fired a chair shot, but Femi was unmovable. Even Mysterio, after a 619, couldn’t finish the frog splash.

But Femi, when it comes to the ring, is distracted. He wants a world title around his waist but has his eyes focused on Brock Lesnar. Their series is tied 1-1 and seemed headed for a crash course at SummerSlam. Femi could easily beat Mysterio and advance to the finals of Night of Champions. If he faces Knight, Lesnar could get involved and cost Femi a chance at a title.

History is written there. Knight gets his last chance against Reigns, this time in a singles match, on one of the biggest stages WWE has to offer. What happens next depends on WWE? It would definitely be a great build after Night of Champions and 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 propelled WWE fans through 2023 with Summer of Knight. He had a title shot at Crown Jewel that year, but lost to Reigns. He had another chance at Royal Rumble 2024, but in a fatal four against Reigns, AJ Styles and Randy Orton.

It could be the last chance here for Knight to capture gold.

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Raw match results:

  • Liv Morgan defeated. Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch and Chelsea Green will advance in the Reina del Ring Tournament.
  • Sol Ruca defeated. Lyra Valkyria will retain the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
  • Penta defeat. Rey Mysterio will retain the Intercontinental Championship.
  • Je’Von Evans defeated. Seth Rollins, Ricky Saints and Talla Tonga will advance in the King of the Ring Tournament.

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