WWE has scrapped a planned storyline for LA Knight — and the fallout showed up immediately on television.
After reports shut down the idea that LA Knight has any backstage heat with Triple H, attention has shifted to what’s actually happening with his booking. And following the May 4, 2026 episode of WWE Raw, there’s a noticeable change.
Knight wasn’t on the show at all. That absence stands out, especially given how consistently he’s been featured over the past year. Now, new details from BodySlam.net are revealing why things may feel up in the air.
According to the report, Knight was originally planned for a short program with GUNTHER— a feud that could have kept him in a strong position on television. However, those plans were scrapped when WWE shifted direction and moved GUNTHER toward SmackDown to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
That pivot left Knight without a clear storyline. At this point, there’s no confirmed direction for him creatively, despite remaining an active part of the roster. And that’s where the concern comes in — not because of backstage heat, but because plans changed around him.
Bottom line — LA Knight isn’t being pushed aside due to personal issues, but his immediate future is now uncertain after a creative shake-up. With one program canceled and no new direction confirmed, the focus shifts to what WWE does next with one of its most consistently over stars.
Do you think WWE needs to get LA Knight back into a major program immediately, or is this just a temporary reset before something bigger? Let us know your thoughts.