At Fastlane, LA Knight will finally get his megastar moment.
Knight and John Cena are joining forces to take on The Bloodline’s Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa on Saturday in Indianapolis. If the match goes on last, it will be the first time Knight has ever main-evented a WWE main-roster premium live event. It’s clear that WWE is now fully on board with Knight being one of the top stars in the company.
The 40-year-old Knight is one of pro wrestling’s best feel-good stories. Just last year, he was in a dead-end gimmick and on the verge of getting fired. Now he might be the hottest babyface in WWE. It’s been such an improbable journey. No one could have seen this coming when Knight was released from WWE developmental a decade ago. Even after winning championships in Impact Wrestling and the NWA, few thought Knight had this kind of ceiling. He’s become one of the biggest stars in the industry through sheer persistence. Knight has developed an incredible connection with the WWE audience. A throwback to the Attitude Era, Knight is a unique figure in today’s wrestling. His catchphrases and promos have provided fans with something they’ve been missing. At every show, people are excited to support Knight and chant along with him.
