@worryaboutyounotme we haven't seen him on the mic, you need to be good on the mic and in the ring to deserve to be on top. Sadly AJ styles does not peform on the mic enough.
@@renegadethedestroyer yes ofcourse, but I like when WWE atleast makes things believable, and AJ hasn’t been built up enough to be believable in my eyes. LA Knight is believable considering he contended for the title already, and he has good resilience. I think WWE went with AJ here because they might tell the story of AJ wrestling Dusty Rhodes awhile back and is now wrestling his son all these years later. So the story we know is going to cook atleast
Before watching I was thinking, as much as I love LA Knight (I buy all his merch), AJ Styles heel turn has been so good. Needed a good heel to challenge Cody.
What? LA Knight is not a heel. He’s not even an anti hero like punk was. Knight was in the ring when Cody won, and every one of those guys is a baby face.
The words TNA and SmackDown do not mix. TNA is all about a bunch of washed up has been that didn't make it in the WWE it takes a back seat and it always will.
@@JesseJamison-ow5yk Tribalism at its finest. I guess Sting, Kurt Angle, Christian, and AJ Styles are also washed up has been, because they also worked in TNA. Not to mention Kurt Angle himself even said his run with TNA was better than his WWE run. Gonna tell him that his statement? And in one point in time the TNA World Championship was prestigious than the WWE Title. It’s always fans like you that love to badmouth any wrestling company that isn’t WWE.
I watch a lot of the WWE docs, every good face has a good heel...I was like who could be Cody's....AJ was my thought...and he just won, maybe we are up for some battles
Not a bad move, gave LA knight his wrestlemania moment. Aj can be Cody’s first competitor…give LA knight the US title give him a good run with some quality matches and have him spin back for the world title in about 8 months orrrrr a possible MITB win or Gunther👍
This was the right call. AJ is in the “put guys over” time of his career. LA losing to Cody in France wouldn’t be a good idea and plus Cody vs AJ makes so much sense feud wise.
I haven't been into wrestling since Eddie Guerrero died, but after the most recent WrestleMania it seems like this current era might be WWE at its best.
That’s why they did this. Hes going to be in a major title picture soon and they can’t have him go against Cody. Not yet and not now. This is probably the smartest move they could have made. Wait on Gunther and maybe even have him dethrone Cody in a series of matches. I believe HHH knows what he is doing right now. I feel like this could play out really well for everyone.
Love the way they taking care of aj. Had him drop 2 in a row to la including wm and he gets the 3rd one which gives him a title shot vs champ in his first battle. Gotta love it papa h
Initially I had AJ winning MITB this year which is the only way he can possibly become world champion again. If AJ moves to Raw and Gunther comes to smackdown, it’s a chance that AJ can win the whc.
Seriously, I know no one knows more than A.J. on whether he's declining in his in-ring abilities but bro, I could easily see him performing at this high-risk level of action for at least 2-3 more years. He is truly Phenomenal and should be getting his flowers NOW!
Cody Rhodes vs AJ Styles is gonna be a Banger🔥!! Also calling it now...LA Knight drafted to Raw and ends up going after the World Heavyweight Championship...🤔
@@ZeroExcusewhy would he win money in the bank just to go after a mid card title.....back in the day did u see edge cm punk seth rollins shamus going after a mid card title with the briefcase......since when we go after mid card when we can get the main title....got to think big
As much as I dont like that L.A Knight lost the match I definitely understand why he lost, Cody just won the title so we know neither L.A Knight or AJ Styles is going to dethrone Cody this early in his title reign especially after the while story stuff. I will admit though another heel Styles reign would be a nice surprise.
I can see the storyline. AJ-I was riding high in Japan on top of the world leading one of the most notorious groups in all of wrestling 🤘 until it was all taken away by a couple of punks known as The Elite. Cody-Oh yeah, The Elite took the power away from you 🤘(sarcastically) 😂Sure blame the bucks, blame me, blame the cleaner, blame everyone but yourself.
Aj is simply main event material. Knight can have a good year ahead of himself especially if he can get the U.S. Title. He can have a year loke Cena had in 04. And look how that turned out.
It makes sense to delay LA Knight’s feud with Cody. My guess is they’ll have him pivot to chasing the HW Title. Him and Cody should carry the either brand for a while.
It's great writing, allows us to see a fresh feud and match between Cody and AJ while also acting as a tiebreaker on AJ vs LA Knight feud that will allow them to get a rubbermatch down the line after AJ vs Cody feud if WWE decides to continue the LA Knight vs AJ feud.
Cry more, for AJ is gonna go leave empty handed. 😂 No hate on AJ, though. Just funny that you are all bothered that a current gen superstar is using a gimmick that worked.
Yep, called this outcome but it was definitely a good call to make. AJ vs Cody will definitely have the potential to be an awesome match and since LA Knight got the Wrestlemania win, he'll still have the mojo to still be pushed up to the big leagues. I can definitely see him winning this years MITB.
Cody deserves the strap but I want a new winged eagle belt back on Roman give Cody the heavyweight title , push Bronson Reed and Bron breaker as most dominant tag team ever or gable and breaker
They should make LA Knight fued with Randy Orton so he beats the all time record and then Knight tries to turn heel before being confronted by Cody or Seth or Punk or Macentire to regain the title as a face
You all have AJ, really let him wrestle. WWE is doing so good, but look at what Sami, Gunther, Gable, DIY, etc. are allowed to do in the ring. Let him show off what he can really do. Still a solid match, as AJ doesn't have bad matches.
AJ STYLES and LA KNIGHT wrestling for a shot at Cody Rhodes for the championship? Someone got their TNA in our Smackdown.
It’s not “your” smack down
Whaaaat?
And don’t forget the manager is Magnus 🤣
@@cs_flow434and the IT factor as producer
Shut up
Looks like Cody gets his wish. About two years ago Cody was on Austin’s podcast and he told Austin his dream match would be against AJ Styles
That's a lot of wrestlers dream match...
@worryaboutyounotme we haven't seen him on the mic, you need to be good on the mic and in the ring to deserve to be on top. Sadly AJ styles does not peform on the mic enough.
@worryaboutyounotmevery few wrestlers have ever been on top without the use of mic skills, brock was probsbly the only one.
@@Morris.AndrewHe’s not known of talking to talk, he’s the walk to walk probably one of the greatest performs of all time top 5-8
@worryaboutyounotmehe was already wwe champion
Cody said AJ was his (living) dream opponent and I can't wait to see the incredible match they're about to have
Thanks for spoiling the ending
@@rayrobinson7836maybe don’t read the comments on a video you haven’t fully watched?? People getting dumber by the day..
@@BBoru-yu2bn lol just wanted to see if I could get a typical wrestling fan baby response . I watched it last night
I most definitely got L.A Knight for this year's Money in the bank! 💙
He need a few more moves he needs to go to jbl an get sum
Help
@@yrcddai914 I was just re-watching jbl's matches he was a phenomenal Heel gave a worthy fight every time
@@yrcddai914 Idk, some of the biggest names got by with a limited moveset, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold, Goldberg, John Cena, Roman Reigns
I hope so too!
Royal Rumble
La knight has the 11s customized wrestling boots
Air Jordan 11 Concords
🗣🎙🔉YEAH!!!
Roman had sum customs at WM
Did you see fin balor AJ1s tho
This is definitely becoming a legendary rivalry pretty quickly
The Phenomenal AJ Styles 🐐
On the low....AJ Styles is still one of the best in ring performers in the WWE.
Cody Rhodes vs AJ Styles is finna cook 🔥
Spoiler alert
Except AJ don’t kick out of finishers so there literally 0% chance bro wins
@@thetribalprophetyes he does
@@thetribalprophetof course Aj will loose tho Cody ain’t loosing that belt till past summerslam. Maybe not until next year
@@renegadethedestroyer yes ofcourse, but I like when WWE atleast makes things believable, and AJ hasn’t been built up enough to be believable in my eyes. LA Knight is believable considering he contended for the title already, and he has good resilience. I think WWE went with AJ here because they might tell the story of AJ wrestling Dusty Rhodes awhile back and is now wrestling his son all these years later. So the story we know is going to cook atleast
Before watching I was thinking, as much as I love LA Knight (I buy all his merch), AJ Styles heel turn has been so good. Needed a good heel to challenge Cody.
La Knight is the heel. Aj v Cody is Bullet Club 4 life
What? LA Knight is not a heel. He’s not even an anti hero like punk was. Knight was in the ring when Cody won, and every one of those guys is a baby face.
It’s better that LA Knight didn’t win. Or he would have gotten more cheers than Cody.
@@mick70aexactly right. They can't afford someone to outshine Cody right now
@@anthonyanderson9303 yup they would have turned on Cody so fast.
The Megastar LA Knight slamming AJ Styles rapidly against Allen the Announce Table is a brutal way to start SMACKDOWN.
The words TNA and SmackDown do not mix. TNA is all about a bunch of washed up has been that didn't make it in the WWE it takes a back seat and it always will.
@@JesseJamison-ow5yk Tribalism at its finest. I guess Sting, Kurt Angle, Christian, and AJ Styles are also washed up has been, because they also worked in TNA. Not to mention Kurt Angle himself even said his run with TNA was better than his WWE run. Gonna tell him that his statement? And in one point in time the TNA World Championship was prestigious than the WWE Title. It’s always fans like you that love to badmouth any wrestling company that isn’t WWE.
@@drakenbum7751no all those guys are actually really good.
Golden up
🗣🎙🔉YEAH!!!
Brutal?
The American Nightmare vs the Phenomenal One
Two former Bullet Club members
Two former tna wrestlers
Let’s go!!!
Bullet club LEADERS!
This is great writing, great way to elevate AJ and a perfect first opponent for Cody
Cody admit in Austin’s podcast his dream match was AJ styles. So in the end Cody got his wish and perfect 1st opponent to defend his title
And you still protect Knight by giving him the WM victory on his resume`
I watch a lot of the WWE docs, every good face has a good heel...I was like who could be Cody's....AJ was my thought...and he just won, maybe we are up for some battles
AJ doesn't need to be elevated just shown more to remind people of how good he is!
I can’t believe AJ is still this good
That’s because you’ve never watched him before.
@@arrownoirfr 😂
Obviously never see the TNA workhorse in action before
Not a bad move, gave LA knight his wrestlemania moment. Aj can be Cody’s first competitor…give LA knight the US title give him a good run with some quality matches and have him spin back for the world title in about 8 months orrrrr a possible MITB win or Gunther👍
I been waiting for Knight to become a title holder the promos and trash talking is what has been missing
@@distinguishedallureproduct879 agreed, he needs a mid card title run with some great feuds. He needs the US belt off Logan tbh
He needs to be Face Guther for the U.S. Ttile!
What a match. Styles may have the W, but L.A Knight is over af right now 🔥
This was the right call.
AJ is in the “put guys over” time of his career. LA losing to Cody in France wouldn’t be a good idea and plus Cody vs AJ makes so much sense feud wise.
😂😂😂 you already think Cody got it won. Looking for guys to “put” Cody over is crazy
AJ Styles is just so awesome to watch!
7:27 WWF PEACOCK 😂😂
I thought that's what he said! lmao
Haha I went straight there when I saw lol 😅😂
OK good wasn't just me who heard that. Lol
I KNEW I heard him say that! lol :D I even backed-up the video to make sure I heard correctly. :)
About time AJ gets another shot
Idk why I’m loving the smaller stages
I hope La Knight wins gold soon!
I haven't been into wrestling since Eddie Guerrero died, but after the most recent WrestleMania it seems like this current era might be WWE at its best.
About time they do something for AJ!
I kinda wish they gave him more offense, but good win for Styles. He has to win some of the time. Good heel for Cody too, lots of story potential.
8:13 havent seen AJ do that in a longggg time 🔥🔥
They got it backwards AJ styles defeat Kevin Owens in Rey Mysterio in La Knight defeats Bobby lashley in Santo Escobar
Anyone noticing half of the Bullet club Originals are officially in WWE. Tama tanga, AJ Styles, Cody Rhodes, Fin Balor, the good brothers?
Glad La didn’t win so at least he won’t get buried if he gets beaten by Cody. Hope La Knight wins MITB this year.
That’s why they did this. Hes going to be in a major title picture soon and they can’t have him go against Cody. Not yet and not now. This is probably the smartest move they could have made. Wait on Gunther and maybe even have him dethrone Cody in a series of matches. I believe HHH knows what he is doing right now. I feel like this could play out really well for everyone.
Love the way they taking care of aj. Had him drop 2 in a row to la including wm and he gets the 3rd one which gives him a title shot vs champ in his first battle. Gotta love it papa h
What a match AJ still going to lose to Cody
What a great match. Huge Arena that looks full.
These 2 old school stars had a great little rivalry
Sweet! Their match at wm was my favorite of the weekend.
Nah bro 💀
@@user-qr5ox1lj5gits an opinion
Unfortunately I was in line getting food when Knight came out. I missed him and AJ’s entrances.
AJ Styles could win the World championship at Backlash France
Initially I had AJ winning MITB this year which is the only way he can possibly become world champion again. If AJ moves to Raw and Gunther comes to smackdown, it’s a chance that AJ can win the whc.
La Knight asking how ya doin was hilarious😂
Seriously, I know no one knows more than A.J. on whether he's declining in his in-ring abilities but bro, I could easily see him performing at this high-risk level of action for at least 2-3 more years. He is truly Phenomenal and should be getting his flowers NOW!
Quality. This next match boutta go🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Who didn’t see AJ winning especially with rumors of him leaving the company
My boy The Phenomenal One!🎉🖤
Cody Rhodes vs AJ Styles is gonna be a Banger🔥!! Also calling it now...LA Knight drafted to Raw and ends up going after the World Heavyweight Championship...🤔
Yep
Naw. I see LA getting MITB and going after Logan for his title
@@ZeroExcusewhy would he win money in the bank just to go after a mid card title.....back in the day did u see edge cm punk seth rollins shamus going after a mid card title with the briefcase......since when we go after mid card when we can get the main title....got to think big
TNA Reference?! I love it!
AJ STYLES 🏆🐐🎯🙏❤️
It honestly feels refreshing having contendership matches for the WWE Title again 🤝😌
As much as I dont like that L.A Knight lost the match I definitely understand why he lost, Cody just won the title so we know neither L.A Knight or AJ Styles is going to dethrone Cody this early in his title reign especially after the while story stuff. I will admit though another heel Styles reign would be a nice surprise.
Can we get old AJ Styles theme back 😢
Shoot bring his TNA theme back
The ring announcer is colddd I love the way he their names
I can see the storyline.
AJ-I was riding high in Japan on top of the world leading one of the most notorious groups in all of wrestling 🤘 until it was all taken away by a couple of punks known as The Elite.
Cody-Oh yeah, The Elite took the power away from you 🤘(sarcastically) 😂Sure blame the bucks, blame me, blame the cleaner, blame everyone but yourself.
Wow that ending was so bad it almost looked botched lol 😂
How ?
What are you even talking about ?
I guess LA Knight and AJ Styles are 1-1.
Aj is simply main event material. Knight can have a good year ahead of himself especially if he can get the U.S. Title. He can have a year loke Cena had in 04. And look how that turned out.
I like how we are getting full matches, commercial breaks, and all. Thanks WWE
This was a great match! Two phenomenal wrestlers! LA Knjght needs to win a title soon!
LA Knight is a great wrestler, dudes talented.
AJ styles vs LA Knight ❤
Don’t care what the marks say. This new AJ Styles theme goes hard.
Isn’t this the first time in a long time LA Knight got pinned?
Yeah, goes to show you they’re done pushing him now. Didn’t even try to protect him by having AJ cheat or something
@loregasmic he poked LA in the eyes. That is cheating and they definitely ain't done pushing him.
@@loregasmicAJ did cheat he poked his eyes were you not watching?
@@loregasmicAJ poked him in the eye.
That’s cheating.
@@loregasmic They semi protected him, but ya. LA went as far as he could for now. Let um cook tho
This match is awesome because its the TNA workhorse facing the guy that could of helped tna after the workhorse left
Idk why but I thought LA Knight was going to steal Cody’s bionic elbow from him because of the elbow jabs that La knight gave AJ earlier!!! 😂❤😂❤
At least they're not going to bury LA Knight. He'll for sure be the guy to take the title off of Cody after a while.
It makes sense to delay LA Knight’s feud with Cody. My guess is they’ll have him pivot to chasing the HW Title. Him and Cody should carry the either brand for a while.
YEAH!
It's great writing, allows us to see a fresh feud and match between Cody and AJ while also acting as a tiebreaker on AJ vs LA Knight feud that will allow them to get a rubbermatch down the line after AJ vs Cody feud if WWE decides to continue the LA Knight vs AJ feud.
5:28 shows how strong the Megastar really is
The Phenomenal AJ Styles will be the only one to dethrone Cody Rhodes and that will be truly phenomenal.
I told these marks here that a proper booking wouldn't allow AJ to lose an important match to that Rock/Austin/Hogan rip off.
Cry more, for AJ is gonna go leave empty handed. 😂 No hate on AJ, though. Just funny that you are all bothered that a current gen superstar is using a gimmick that worked.
Yep, called this outcome but it was definitely a good call to make. AJ vs Cody will definitely have the potential to be an awesome match and since LA Knight got the Wrestlemania win, he'll still have the mojo to still be pushed up to the big leagues. I can definitely see him winning this years MITB.
I knew AJ would win. I don't think fans care if Cody beats him, but if it were LA Knight, I think LA would be the fan favorite.
Styles vs Rhodes will be lit
I dont really keep up with WWE but when I saw AJ Vs LA I just had to watch
Good to see Charles!
AJ STYLES YEAH!!! 😉
Two TNA guys main eventing Smackdown incredible
aj has limited time so glad we get to see that match
one day la knight will shine
AJ Styles vs Cody Rhodes! Now this sounds be interesting. 2 former Bullet Club members going at it? You know they're most likely gonna reference that.
Cody, AJ, Finn Balor, Tama Tonga, Good Brothers.. What if Bullet Club forms soon? 👀
They should do a lot more than reference it, they should build a story around it
Go! AJ!
Great match
Hard to believe Styles is considering retiring when this run is he's the best he's ever been.
Phenomenal
LA needs to stop jumping on the rope LOL
I was at this show, everyone wanted LA Knight to win
Expected but delivered.
Yessir Aj Styles
Cody Rhodes vs LA Knight. A match I definitely wanted to see. I'm sure they'll put on a classic.
This is my first time hearing of LA Knight. I'm from the old skool. I only know about the Rock, Taker and Stone Cold.
I hope they make LA the next heavyweight champ. It made sense in a way that AJ won, being that he’s on a heel run
La seems to wrestle too aggressive and rarely give opponent their comeback 😂
Cody deserves the strap but I want a new winged eagle belt back on Roman give Cody the heavyweight title , push Bronson Reed and Bron breaker as most dominant tag team ever or gable and breaker
Let’s Go AJ Styles!!!!
Thanks wwe u got Cody a real competitor to start off his title run 💯👍
the new aj styles is insane
Yay, get to see one of the best wrestlers in history job to a mid card talent at Backlash. Why AJ stayed in WWE is beyond me.
I’m telling ya…. Yeah…. Dixie Carter was on to something…. They only missing Ethan Carter the third now lmaooo YEAHHHHH
They should make LA Knight fued with Randy Orton so he beats the all time record and then Knight tries to turn heel before being confronted by Cody or Seth or Punk or Macentire to regain the title as a face
La knight will eventually force the hand of the company and be champion
🤣LA Move is Bayley’s Move with a different name. 🤣💦
I think Knight is gonna win the United States Championship this year
AJ Styles is a discount Chris Jericho
You all have AJ, really let him wrestle. WWE is doing so good, but look at what Sami, Gunther, Gable, DIY, etc. are allowed to do in the ring. Let him show off what he can really do. Still a solid match, as AJ doesn't have bad matches.
I respect LA Knight but finally it’s time AJ Styles won good job on this it was the correct choice WWE.
finally aj wins we need old aj back from 2016 the champ that runs the camp
AJ is gonna get destroyed. We all know they didnt give Cody his title just to have his reign last a couple weeks
He's not gonna get "destroyed". They're gonna put on an A tier match.