LA Knight emerged victorious in his first-ever encounter with The Miz at WWE Payback. The highly-anticipated match took place at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with legendary Superstar John Cena serving as the special guest referee.
The excitement began to build when Cena, the host of Payback, made his way to the ring after the Steel Cage opener. Cena expressed his desire to make the event as special as possible, and what better way to do so than by officiating the match he had been eagerly anticipating – The Miz vs. LA Knight. As The Miz confronted Cena, LA Knight interrupted, and the match was underway.
Cena played an active role throughout the match, interacting with both competitors. However, it was LA Knight who ultimately emerged triumphant with a clean victory. Following the match, LA and Cena shared a tense moment on the stage before exchanging a handshake as a sign of respect. Cena then raised LA’s arm in victory, eliciting cheers from the crowd.
The WWE Twitter account shared several images capturing the intensity of the match:
The intense showdown between LA Knight and John Cena had fans on the edge of their seats. The story they told in the ring captivated the audience and left them eagerly anticipating future developments.
Twitter user LuigiWrestling shared their excitement for the match and the ongoing story:
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