5 Reasons why Brock Lesnar vs. LA Knight at WrestleMania 42 is a TERRIBLE idea

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Here are five reasons why Brock Lesnar vs. LA Knight at WrestleMania 42 is a terrible idea:

#5. There is no built-in story or compelling factor in this match

WrestleMania is known for featuring dream matches or long-term storylines that can match the grandeur of the spectacle. However, Brock Lesnar vs. LA Knight doesn’t fit into any definition. The two superstars don’t have any rooted history to make it a storyline-driven match. Moreover, there isn’t any compelling factor to give it a big match feel to make it a WrestleMania-level bout.

This is why this Lensar vs. Knight is a terrible idea for The Showcase of the Immortals. Even if WWE uses all its resources to build a storyline around the two in the upcoming episodes of RAW leading up to WrestleMania, fans might not invest in it. This match would look like a forced pairing, lacking the epic feel fans expect from ‘Mania marquee matches.

#4. Opportunities for dream matchups would be curtailed

Over the years, Brock Lesnar has been part of several marquee matches at WrestleMania. Given his star power and high-profile appeal, fans were hoping to see him in a dream match at the biggest annual spectacle this year. The two matches that were on the table for The Beast Incarnate were a colossal clash with Oba Femi and a dream bout with Gunther.

However, LA Knight vs. Brock Lesnar washes away all those dream options that could have been possible, making fans feel robbed of a blockbuster match. It overshadows those bouts that truly hold the potential to be called a WrestleMania-level match. Hence, Knight vs. Lesnar is a bad option and what makes it terrible is that it’s getting a stage like The Show of Shows.

#3. LA Knight vs. Brock Lesnar is a massive stylistic mismatch

One of the major factors why this match is a terrible idea is due to both superstars’ contrasting wrestling styles. Brock Lesnar thrives in brutal, power-based and hard-hitting matches against opponents who can match his intensity or provide tough competition in terms of raw power. When it comes to LA Knight, he excels with high-energy offense, charisma, crowd work, and quick strikes.

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Knight’s style doesn’t naturally complement Lesnar’s dominant, methodical beast approach. And therefore, the in-ring chemistry between the two makes things really complicated. Chances are high that their potential clash could be a slow, one-sided affair rather than a dynamic, WrestleMania-level spectacle.

#2. It risks WrestleMania 42’s already struggling appeal

Recent reports from various media outlets state that WWE is struggling with ticket sales for WrestleMania 42. Well, the prime reason behind the lack of excitement and hype is said to be creative decisions. In a time when the company is already having a hard time promoting its biggest event of the year, matches like Brock Lesnar vs. LA Knight risk further damaging the situation.

Random matchups like these fail to do any good as it doesn’t have any compelling factor to cater to fans’ interest. It does little to excite casual viewers or move the needle, especially when bigger draws like a Lesnar-Femi showdown or even a Lesnar-Gunther dream match could generate real excitement and help salvage the card’s perceived lackluster feel.

#1. It squanders Brock Lesnar’s already rare appearances

Brock Lesnar is one of those superstars whose appearances in WWE are extremely rare. Rumors suggest that The Beast Incarnate is in the final stretch of his wrestling career. He may have limited matches left in WWE, but the dream matches that are yet to happen are still many. Therefore, the company wasting Lesnar’s rare appearances to book a random match with LA Knight is lamentable.

Every match of The Beast Incarnate needs to feel massive and marquee-worthy at this point, when his retirement is looming on the horizon. There is no doubt that LA Knight is a top star in WWE, but he doesn’t carry the big fight feel against Brock Lesnar. Hence, their match at The Show of Shows would squander what might be one of Lesnar’s final WrestleMania outings.