LA Knight will challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship today at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
On a recent edition of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T discussed the rise of LA Knight, WWE possibly turning The Miz babyface, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On LA Knight being the top WWE merchandise seller for WWE: “Good for him. He’s the guy that’s been grinding, a guy that nobody gave anything to him. He’s worked the hard way going through the trenches. We saw it up close and personal, and to see him where he is right now, it’s all on his own merit. I’ve heard guys, you know, say he’s got a bad attitude. ‘I don’t know about this guy. He’s got a bad attitude.’ And my thing is this: I never really cared about getting hit with the boys as long as the boss liked everything that was going on. If the boss liked it I was cool, you know? So I feel like LA Knight, you know, I’ve been around him. He can’t be that bad of a guy because I can smell a rat a mile away.
“But I feel like, just keep doing what you’re doing, man. You’ve gotten there. And you’ve done it your way. Go ahead and break the bank, win the title. Roman is going down here in just a couple of days in Saudi. And that right there, for him to make it to that main event slot at that show? It just tells me man, he’s doing the right things.”
On what advice he’d give Knight: “‘Don’t sway from the mission.’ That’s what I would tell Knight. ‘Don’t veer from the mission. You are definitely on the right track. It’s not about your wrestling.’ I’ve said that many, many times. Even though he goes out and he does a good job in the middle of the ring, it’s about his performance. That’s what people are drawn to with LA Knight. It’s not about his wrestling. It’s just part of the act. But his performance is a hell of a performance. You want to see this guy. And that’s the difference between LA night and a lot of guys on the roster.”
On WWE possibly turning The Miz babyface in a feud with GUNTHER: “You know Miz — as a heel, he’s a natural heel. But one thing about facing GUNTHER. He’s going to be the babyface. A lot of people are going to be rooting for [Miz] just because they want to see him lose. You know, not that they really want to see The Miz win. They want to see Gunther lose. Just because he’s been so dominant, you know. And he’s got that European thing going for him as well. Now being the longest-reigning Intercontinental champion, [people] are going to want to see him dethroned. That’s just a perfect story. So anybody that goes against Gunther right now is, you know, pretty much going to be a baby face.”
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LA Knight, also known as Eli Drake, is set to challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a significant opportunity for LA Knight, who has been making waves in the WWE.
In a recent episode of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T discussed LA Knight’s rise to success and the possibility of The Miz turning babyface. Booker T commended LA Knight for his hard work and dedication, noting that he has earned his current position on his own merit. Despite rumors of a bad attitude, Booker T believes that LA Knight must be doing something right to have reached this level in his career.
Booker T also emphasized that LA Knight’s success is not solely based on his wrestling abilities. While he performs well in the ring, it is his overall performance and charisma that make him stand out. People are drawn to LA Knight because of his captivating performances, and this sets him apart from other wrestlers on the roster.
Regarding The Miz potentially turning babyface in a feud with GUNTHER, Booker T believes that the audience will naturally root for The Miz as the underdog. GUNTHER’s dominance and European background make him an intriguing character to watch, and fans will be eager to see him dethroned. This creates a perfect storyline where anyone facing GUNTHER would be seen as a babyface.
It is clear that LA Knight has worked hard to reach this point in his career. Booker T advises him to stay focused on his mission and not deviate from it. LA Knight’s success is not solely dependent on his wrestling skills but also on his ability to deliver captivating performances. This sets him apart from other wrestlers and makes him a fan favorite.
As fans eagerly await the showdown between LA Knight and Roman Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel 2023, it is evident that LA Knight has earned his place in the main event. His hard work and dedication have paid off, and he is poised to make a significant impact in the WWE.
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