LA Knight has become a rising star in the WWE and it seems that management has taken notice.
According to a report by PWInsider, Knight is highly regarded by higher-ups in the company, who appreciate his ability to connect with the audience. This is seen as a major positive for the former Impact Wrestling World Champion. Knight’s popularity is not limited to televised matches, he is also receiving massive reactions in non-televised dark matches and live events.
Sources have compared Knight’s time leading Maximum Male Models as Max Dupri to Steve Austin‘s transformation from The Ringmaster to the iconic Stone Cold character.
It is believed that this experience has fuelled Knight’s determination to excel in his role. WWE reportedly has tentative plans for Knight but wants to ensure that the timing is perfect before pushing him further. The company aims to utilise Knight in ways that won’t squander his appearances on their programming.
In addition to his in-ring success, Knight is also making waves in merchandise sales, catching the eye of WWE management. Fans can expect to see LA Knight compete in the SummerSlam Battle Royal at Detroit, Michigan’s Ford Field, alongside notable names such as Sheamus, Chad Gable, Otis, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Tommaso Ciampa.
Why Is LA Knight So Popular In WWE?
Knight has recently become very popular with the WWE Universe, garnering massive reactions to his promos, which are a throwback to the greats of the Attitude Era such as The Rock.
Knightâs popularity has recently transcended the wrestling world, with a local weatherman recently sharing on TikTok some clips from a broadcast where he imitated LA Knight’s catchphrases.
With his growing popularity and endorsement from management, Knight’s future in the company looks promising.
In recent news, Dave Meltzer wrote that LA Knight is set for a “megapush” in WWE.