On a recent episode of “Jazzy’s World TV,” WWE United States Champion LA Knight took a stroll down memory lane and shared his experiences of working with the remarkable, late WWE Hall of Famer Paul Bearer, whose real name was Percy Pringle.
The notable moments from the podcast can be found below:
Discussing Paul Bearer’s impact, LA Knight revealed his admiration for the legendary figure. He said, “It’s genuinely thrilling when you set targets for yourself in this industry, only to realize even greater goals that you didn’t know were possible. For me, one of my earliest true thrills was realizing that I could be part of the illustrious list of names that Paul had managed. This list, obviously, includes The Undertaker but extends to names like Rick Rude and Steve Austin.”
As he continued to share the valuable guidance he received from the WWE Hall of Famer, he remarked, “To be managed by Paul, it was like entering an exclusive group, rubbing shoulders with the legends. He was a perfect mentor. Whenever I had doubts or faced challenges, I could approach him. Not only did he give me timely advice, but he also appreciated my inquiries. This trait alone showcased the magnanimity of the man he was.”
Furthermore, LA Knight provided fans with an insider view of Paul Bearer, explaining his passion for entertaining both in front and behind the scenes, “Off-camera, he was a lot of fun, always on a mission to entertain those around him. Whether it was cutting promos or pulling off amusing pranks behind the scenes, he was always up to something. His endeavours to spark reactions from people were endless. It was a pleasure being around him.”
The entire episode, featuring LA Knight discussing his journey to the WWE, being managed by Paul Bearer, and emphasizing the importance of work ethic, can be viewed in the embedded link below.