LA Knight Calls Out Lakers’ LeBron & Bronny James on WWE Raw

The WWE Universe was abuzz after WWE Superstar LA Knight stole the spotlight once more during the opening segment of Monday Night Raw on Netflix with a shocking challenge. Following a fierce fight between The Usos, Bronson Reed, and Bron Breaker from The Vision,

Knight grabbed the microphone and declared his desire to fight anyone named ‘Bron’ – and even mentioned NBA legend LeBron James and his son Bronny James as possible opponents.

The Usos Make It Official for WrestlePalooza

The Usos entered the ring, emphasizing their unfinished business with Reed and Breakker. Jimmy and Jey Uso announced that WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce had approved a significant tag team match, despite tensions already escalating.

The Usos and The Vision are set to battle at WrestlePalooza on September 20th in Indianapolis. Fans were reminded by the brothers that their cousin Roman Reigns was injured by The Vision, which added another layer of personal animosity to their already volatile rivalry. During the exchange of verbal jabs, Reed resisted the fiery Breakker to prevent an early fight.

LA Knight Crashes the Party

The LA Knight joined the chaos in the ring before the dust had settled. Knight’s brash attitude and quick wit led him to go after both members of The Vision without delay. By landing heavy shots on Reed and Breakker, he temporarily changed his direction.

Breakker and Reed overwhelmed him, causing him to lose the numbers. Despite the prospect of Knight being laid out, The Usos jumped back in with stereo Suicide Dives that energized the crowd. Fans were hyped for what’s to come as The Usos and LA Knight stood strong at the end of the melee.

LA Knight’s Explosive Promo

After the fight, Knight was given an interview backstage, where he spoke his most memorable lines of the evening. Knight was clearly energized and turned down talk of The Usos versus The Vision, concentrating on what he desired next.

“Jey Uso thinks I needed to throw Bronson Reed into him on purpose? Nah. If I wanted to take you out, I’d do it right to your damn face,” Knight declared. “What I want is one of the Brons. I told Adam Pearce — give me Bronson Reed, give me Bron Breakker. Hell, give me LeBron James, give me little Bronny James, give me Charles Bronson if he was still around. If his name is Bron, I want him in the ring!”

The fiery promo that quickly made the rounds on the internet, featuring Knight’s reference to NBA superstar LeBron James and his son Bronny, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, captivated fans. Both wrestling and basketball fans had a lot of fun with Knight’s charisma and outlandish challengers, even though a crossover clash between basketball royalty and the WWE is not very likely.

WrestlePalooza on the Horizon

The September 20th WrestlePalooza event in Indianapolis is being billed as one of the most action-packed nights of the year by WWE. The confirmed match between The Usos and The Vision will end months of hostility, while LA Knight’s future remains unclear.

Regardless of whether he obtains one of the ‘Brons’ he requested or is further entangled in the feud with Reed and Breakker, LA Knight is still one of the most entertaining wild cards in WWE, and that’s a certainty. LA Knight’s mix of sharp promos, crowd support, and unpredictable antics once again demonstrated why he’s a must-see performer on Raw. His words indicate that he’s not slowing down anytime soon.

Stephen A. Smith blasts the Minnesota Vikings for their failure to secure a star from the Seattle Seahawks.

Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back on his latest tirade against the Minnesota Vikings, and this time, the target was their handling of quarterback Sam Darnold. In a scathing critique, Smith called out the Vikings for what he deemed an "unforgivable" mistake — letting a star talent slip through their fingers when they had the chance to secure him.

On ESPN's First Take, Smith was visibly frustrated, stating, “The Vikings had a star in their hands and they let him slip away! This is unforgivable!” His fiery response comes after the Vikings reportedly failed to finalize a deal with Darnold, who was considered a game-changer for any team needing a solid backup or starting quarterback. Smith's outrage centers around the belief that the Vikings, in their effort to rebuild and improve their roster, missed an opportunity that could have been the difference-maker for their future.

“The Vikings had a golden opportunity to bring in a quarterback who could’ve made an immediate impact,” Smith continued. “But instead of making that move, they let it slip through their hands, and now we’re left with more questions than answers.”

This criticism isn’t the first time Smith has gone after an NFL team for missing key acquisitions, but his passionate outburst is a reflection of the broader frustration that fans and analysts alike feel when a promising opportunity goes unfulfilled. The Vikings, who have been rebuilding under head coach Kevin O'Connell, were expected to make bold moves in the offseason to bolster their roster. With star quarterback Kirk Cousins at the helm, the Vikings needed depth and a reliable backup to ensure their success. However, by letting Darnold slip away, they now face increased pressure to perform.

The lost opportunity has left many wondering what the Vikings’ plan is for the upcoming season. With their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Smith’s words strike a chord, especially as the Vikings will need to prove that their decision-making process is sound if they hope to challenge for a deep playoff run.

“You can’t afford to miss opportunities like this in the NFL. When you have a star within reach, you make that move. And the Vikings didn’t do that,” Smith concluded, making it clear that this could be a major misstep for the team in the eyes of many.

As the season approaches, fans will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if the Vikings can overcome this blunder and prove Smith wrong. But for now, Stephen A. Smith’s fiery condemnation stands as a sharp reminder that in the NFL, missed opportunities are often unforgivable.