WWE standout LA Knight has rapidly ascended as a top babyface superstar over the past year, even challenging Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Now, he’s set to face Reigns once again in a high-stakes Fatal-4-Way match at Royal Rumble 2024.
Surprisingly, it has come to light that LA Knight’s WWE journey was almost cut short at one point. Shawn Michaels disclosed in a recent ESPN interview that the megastar faced multiple instances where his career was on the brink of termination.
Michaels commented, “I would often vouch for LA Knight. I emphasized not to focus on his age, viewing him as a fresh talent. Despite some not fitting seamlessly into storylines, I insisted on keeping them involved. I used to tell management that once they were part of the narrative, removing them would be a mistake.”
Looking ahead to Royal Rumble 2024, where Roman Reigns defends his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against LA Knight, Randy Orton, and AJ Styles in a challenging Fatal-4-Way match, Knight remains undeterred. In an interview with The West Australian, he expressed his unwavering goal of becoming the new undisputed champion.
Knight confidently stated, “Right now, every wrestler wants to challenge Roman Reigns. My ultimate goal, or you can say my biggest goal right now, is to leave the ring as the champion.”
Despite Roman Reigns’ dominant streak and Randy Orton being touted as a formidable challenger in recent weeks, the odds seem stacked against Knight in this high-stakes matchup. As anticipation builds for Royal Rumble 2024, Knight is determined to defy the odds and secure the championship, making his mark as a force to be reckoned with in the WWE.