Sports · Combat Sports · 22 hrs ago
LA Knight’s Powerbomb Attempt Sparks Debate After Reigns Retains at MITB
LA Knight challenged Roman Reigns for WWE’s World Heavyweight Championship at MITB 2026.
Knight came close to winning several times, but Reigns kept the title after landing two Superman Punches and a Spear.
Late in the match, Knight tried to powerbomb Reigns through the announce table.
His first attempt failed, and he struggled to lift Reigns into position.
Knight regrouped and completed the move on his second attempt.
Fans on social media disagreed about the sequence, with some calling it a botch and others praising Knight for adjusting.
The moment drew attention because it happened during a major title match, but no further outcome is stated.
Roman Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight at MITB 2026.
Knight’s attempt to powerbomb Reigns through the announce table failed at first, then succeeded after he regrouped.
The sequence prompted debate online, with some fans criticizing the execution and others praising Knight for adjusting.
Reigns won the match with two Superman Punches and a Spear.
- Who
- Roman Reigns and LA Knight.
- What
- Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship after defeating Knight.
- When
- MITB 2026; the match date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
Critics of Knight’s powerbomb attempt
Supporters of Knight’s adjustment
Execution
Critics of Knight’s powerbomb attempt
They criticized the failed first attempt and called it a botch.
Supporters of Knight’s adjustment
They praised Knight for regrouping and completing the move safely.
Championship credentials
Critics of Knight’s powerbomb attempt
One fan questioned whether Knight deserved to become champion after the sequence.
Supporters of Knight’s adjustment
One fan said Knight’s adjustment reflected well on him.
LA Knight how you botch the powerbomb on the biggest night of your life smh #MITB
It was almost a disaster, but glad he put him down, regrouped & did it right.
It was a good match but that power bomb botch was absolutely terrible.
Reigns tried to set up a Spear outside the ring, but Knight moved and Reigns crashed through the ringside barricade.
Knight’s first attempt to powerbomb Reigns through the announce table failed.
Knight regrouped and successfully delivered the powerbomb on his second attempt.
Reigns retained the title with two Superman Punches and a Spear.
Fans shared reactions to the powerbomb sequence on social media.
- Event
- MITB 2026
- Champion
- Roman Reigns
- Challenger
- LA Knight
- Title
- World Heavyweight Championship
- Powerbomb attempts
- Knight succeeded on his second attempt
- Finish
- Reigns retained with two Superman Punches and a Spear
Sources
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