The Miz prevented LA Knight from earning a shot at the United States Championship on Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown.
Knight battled Austin Theory in a #1 contender’s match for the United States Championship currently held by Rey Mysterio.
During the match, The Miz was at ringside and distracted Knight, which allowed Theory to score the victory via a roll-up pinfall and earn the title shot.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
Nobody wants to hear @_Theory1 complain tonight… YEAH! 🔥@RealLAKnight IS HERE!!! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Ay4mKdZZqg
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2023
"I went through 24 other men at #SummerSlam and it ain't gonna be a problem to go through YOU!" 🔥
YEAH! It's @_Theory1 vs. @RealLAKnight RIGHT NOW! Winner gets a shot at the #USTitle! 🇺🇸#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/g3ZhGWbeVf
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2023
Tell us how you really feel, @mikethemiz… 👀
It seems like @RealLAKnight is getting under The Miz's skin.
YEAH! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/laKy0OdMNr
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2023
John Cena and Kurt Angle were among those who appeared in clips paying tribute to Edge on Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown.
The August 18th show was a celebration of Edge’s 25 years with WWE, and the episode featured videos from Cena, Angle, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Becky Lynch, Rey Mysterio, and The Miz. You can check out the video packages below: