Highlights
- LA Knight acknowledges initial skepticism from WWE about his popularity and potential longevity, but he remains confident in his own abilities.
- Despite concerns about his rise being a temporary trend, Knight is willing to adapt and overcome any challenges that come his way.
- Knight believes that even if his current buzz fades, his years of experience will allow him to recreate success and excel if given the opportunity by WWE.
LA Knight recently sat down for an interview with Chris van Vliet to talk about his career and newfound success in WWE. Talking about how he's been an overnight success 20 years in the making, he also revealed that there was hestitation on the part of WWE to let him run with the ball when it was learned he was growing in popularity.
WWE Reportedly Under Impression LA Knight Has Reached Peak Of Popularity
Is LA Knight's push towards a world championship officially over? There are reportedly some in WWE who think he's reached his peak.Rumors had circulated online that WWE felt Knight might be a flash in the pan. His metioric rise among the WWE Universe might not be sustainable and the company was apparently worried about pushing him too fast and too soon and that popularity fading. Knight confirmed that in the interview. He noted:
“There was skepticism at first. Is this really a thing? Is this just going to be a flash in the pan? Is this going to be a flavor of the month? And that’s a thing we had talked about and was even talked about with me.
He added that WWE told him they didn't want to give him the main event run and a possible title shot too soon because the fans might "get over it." His response was, "If that’s the case and I’m not good enough to carry that, cool, let’s go with that." But, he was bit bothered by the optics of maybe never getting that shot. He said, “I understand the idea of wanting to protect me at some point as well. But I have the belief in myself that I could pivot and move and adapt to whatever the situation is. You don’t want to give it to him too soon but if try and not give it to him at all, come on man"
Knight Is Confident In His Ability, Regardless of the Situation
Even if WWE fans were to turn on him, Knight believes he can adapt. He noted, “I feel like I’m better than that. And I don’t mean that in a boisterous way, but I’m confident in what I do. I’m confident in my skills. And at the same time, I want to be able to fail. Because when I fail, I get back up.”
If the buzz he's generating isn't sustainable, he believes he can recreate magic based on everything he's learned how to do over 20 years in the industry. And, if this is something that has lasting appeal, he thinks he can run with the ball if WWE gives it to him.
