The Undeniable Impact of LA Knight: From the Eyes of a Wrestling Veteran
In the latest episode of the “Oh…You Didn’t Know” podcast, ‘Road Dogg’ Brian James, one of the most recognizable figures from the Attitude Era, sat down with Matt ‘The Casio Kid’ Mitchell to discuss various topics from the wrestling world. One of the standout segments from their conversation revolved around the meteoric rise of LA Knight in WWE.
Road Dogg began by addressing the common criticism from fans regarding the booking decisions in WWE. He emphasized that while booking plays a role, a significant portion of a wrestler’s success lies in their own hands. Using LA Knight as an example, Road Dogg pointed out that Knight didn’t wait for the perfect booking; he made himself “undeniable.” This organic growth and connection with the audience have propelled LA Knight to the forefront of WWE programming.
Drawing a parallel, Road Dogg mentioned the “Rusev Day” phenomenon, suggesting that while it caught on with the audience, WWE didn’t capitalize on it as they should have. In contrast, LA Knight’s rise has been handled differently, with WWE recognizing and running with his potential. Road Dogg praised this approach, noting that it’s a sign of progress in how WWE handles emerging talents.
The conversation shifted to the genuine and organic nature of LA Knight’s connection with the WWE Universe. Road Dogg believes that this authenticity is what sets Knight apart, making his ascent in the company feel natural and well-deserved.
In closing, Road Dogg expressed his hopes for LA Knight’s continued success, humorously adding that he wishes Knight would “hang 10” and ride this wave of popularity for as long as possible.
