New report clarifies backstage concerns following brutal on-screen beatdown
Summary
– LA Knight reportedly performed on RAW while dealing with an illness
– WWE sources denied rumors of punishment or a TV write off
– The attack was described as a standard storyline angle that will continue
LA Knight endured a rough night on the December 8 edition of WWE RAW, and new details reveal there was more behind the scenes than viewers realized. After losing to Logan Paul and being targeted in a four on one attack, Knight was later ambushed backstage to close the show, which immediately sparked speculation about his status.
According to Fightful Select, Knight was not at full health during the episode. The report stated that he was dealing with an unspecified illness, but still went forward with all planned segments. Despite the physical nature of the night, Knight completed his performance without being pulled from the show.
The beatdown led to online rumors suggesting Knight was being written off television or possibly facing disciplinary action. WWE sources quickly shut down those claims and confirmed Knight remains under contract. One source described the angle as a standard storyline beat that is expected to be revisited.
Additional speculation linked the segment to a sign Knight was seen holding backstage last month, which referenced fan support for Jey Uso. WWE creative sources dismissed that theory entirely, noting that booking Knight to beat Uso would hardly qualify as punishment.
Knight’s willingness to work through illness only reinforces his standing within the company. While he was left laid out on RAW, there is no indication his momentum has stalled, and the storyline surrounding the attack appears far from finished.
