US EditionAll signs point toward 37-year-old star being LA Knight's surprise opponent on WWE SmackDown
LA Knight defeated Zack Ryder, wrestling as Matt Cardona, to advance in the 16-man tournament for a chance to face John Cena in his final match, WWE said.
- On Friday, LA Knight advanced to the Quarterfinals on WWE SmackDown, winning his opening-round match without knowing his mystery opponent until the on-air reveal.
- With the bracket taking shape, WWE set the field Friday night for the 'Last Time Is Now' 16-man tournament, awarding its winner a shot at John Cena in Washington, D.C., on December 13.
- Indy star Matt Cardona wrestled under his Zack Ryder persona in his first WWE main-roster match in over five and a half years, last appearing on March 9, 2020.
- SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis drew Carmelo Hayes, Bronson Reed, Penta and Finn Balor as the final entrants, while Jey Uso eliminated The Miz on Friday.
- Additional matches remain scheduled across Raw and SmackDown as four entrants face each other next week on SmackDown, while two have advanced to the quarterfinals.
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WWE Announces Final First Round Matches In Last Time Is Now Tournament
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LA Knight's Mystery Opponent On WWE SmackDown Revealed
Photo Credit: WWE Who stepped up to challenge LA Knight tonight on WWE SmackDown? During Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Zack Ryder made a surprise return to WWE to face off against LA Knight. The match came as part of John Cena’s “The Last Time is Now” Tournament, which looks to crown the final opponent for Cena next month. NO WAY!!! Zack Ryder is @RealLAKnight's mystery opponent ? pic.twitter.com/pMR3E03CYu— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2025 Ry…
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