One of the more outspoken WWE Superstars, LA Knight, recently spoke about his shocking rise to the main event scene and life outside of WWE. He sat down for an interview recently, reflecting on his path into the wrestling business, both the appreciation he feels and some concerns he has had regarding the pace of his push inside WWE.
Knight acknowledged the skepticism he faced from WWE higher-ups, who wondered if his popularity was some sort of fad.
He remembered discussions in which there was some apprehension among officials that he would be a "flash in the pan" or "flavor of the month." As if to allay these concerns, Knight said, "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?
LA Knight Balancing Wrestling and Hollywood Ambitions
Beyond the squared circle, he has expressed a voracious interest in treading Hollywood opportunities. Drawing inspiration from WWE superstars like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and John Cena, who have populous acting careers outside of the ring, Knight believes charisma and promo skills will see him well on the big screen.
He also went ahead to emphasize that it's very important to branch out with his career, saying while wrestling is his first love, exploring film and television roles would be a natural transition.
And while the confidence in himself does not waver, Knight says that the caution in WWE's approach is not completely without reason. "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."
Throughout the way to the main event spotlight, there is one thing that describes Knight's journey-perseverance and adapting. The man can relate with audiences and wrestle a good match, proving that he is a top talent in WWE. Still wrestling in the ring, but there is always that possibility of one day finding himself in Hollywood as his ambitions go out of the ring, creating a legacy.
LA Knight takes a moment to reflect on the beginning of his WWE career and how far he has come into Hollywood.
This underlines a multi-dimensional approach towards his professional commitments. While balancing the demands of a wrestling career with would-be acting opportunities proves challenging, at least Knight seems determined to confront the challenges head-on. As he continues to rise within WWE, followers and industry onlookers alike will be keen to see how these ambitions unfold in the coming years.