3 Reasons why LA Knight vs. Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship must be booked at WrestleMania 42

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While many expect The Scottish Warrior to face either Jacob Fatu or Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 42, let’s take a look at three reasons why LA Knight vs. McIntyre for SmackDown’s big one should be booked for The Grandest Stage of Them All.

#3. Inserting LA Knight in the Undisputed WWE Title picture would be a welcome change

After Cody Rhodes regained the Undisputed WWE Championship from John Cena at SummerSlam 2025, the title picture has lacked fresh challengers.

Even after Drew McIntyre won the gold earlier this year and retained it against Sami Zayn at the Royal Rumble PLE, the creative team is going back to its predictable booking of Cody vs. McIntyre at WrestleMania 42, which fans are likely tired of seeing. Hence, the LA Knight facing The Scottish Warrior would be a fresh choice.

#2. WWE can book Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu at Elimination Chamber

While the idea of the winner of the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match facing Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42 is a great one, it denies fans the Triple Threat Match they want to see: McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

With this in mind, the company can book this Triple Threat Match at the upcoming premium live event and book LA Knight to win the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match to face The Scottish Warrior at The Show of Shows if he retains.

#1. The Megastar seemingly deserves a big spot on the ‘Mania card

LA Knight had an underwhelming run last year. Now that he’s back from hiatus, he seemingly needs a big spot on the WrestleMania card to regain his standing as a formidable competitor.

That said, Knight can only get it by winning the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match and challenging Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship.