LA Knight is set to battle Gunther in the final of The Last Time is Now Tournament this week on SmackDown. It will be a monumental opportunity for him to earn the right to face the legendary John Cena in his retirement match. However, Knight may suffer a devastating fate as a beloved babyface star could invade the match and sabotage his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Jey Uso could turn heel after three years by costing The Megastar the tournament final on SmackDown. The two superstars battled each other in the semifinal match this week on RAW. However, The YEET Master lost to LA Knight despite giving his best shot. In the aftermath of his setback, Jey completely snapped, wreaking havoc at ringside out of frustration.The embers of resentment could still be burning within him. There is a good possibility that Jey Uso could crash into the tournament final on SmackDown. He could cost LA Knight the high-stakes bout with an intent to exact revenge. Following the match, Main Event Jey could unleash a merciless attack on The Megastar, officially turning heel after 934 days.There is a good possibility of it happening, as it will pave the way for The YEET Master's next chapter in WWE. Besides, attacking a beloved babyface like Knight will immediately garner heat, positioning him as a vicious heel. Fans have also been wanting to see the OG Bloodline member embrace his dark side, and WWE now has a great opportunity to pull the trigger.However, the above scenario is currently speculation. Jey Uso's last heel run spanned from October 30, 2020, to May 26, 2023. Following that, he has mostly been a babyface or a tweener on the main roster.Jey Uso to feud with LA Knight heading into Royal Rumble 2026?Jey Uso has been directionless since losing the semi-final match in The Last Time is Now Tournament. He also lost in the Men's WarGames Match at Survivor Series this year. The two back-to-back setbacks leave him in no position to go after the World Heavyweight Championship.The YEET Master could start a blockbuster feud with LA Knight heading into the Royal Rumble. The two superstars have quite a history, and the most recent events on RAW may have escalated that. Jey has a good reason to go after Knight, as the latter defeated him in the semifinal match of the tournament.With WWE already having a cooked story, the company could pit the two superstars against each other on Monday Night RAW. It has the potential to be one of the greatest rivalries. Moreover, this will keep both Jey Uso and LA Knight in the spotlight heading into Royal Rumble 2026.However, this is nothing more than speculation at this point. It will be interesting to see whether WWE develops a feud between the two superstars.