Currently, very few superstars in WWE get a bigger reaction than LA Knight. His catchphrase and overall persona are incredibly popular with fans. This can be seen on the weekly shows, as Knight receives some of the loudest reactions from the crowd. Many have been wondering what made him so famous and how Knight managed to become popular in such a short span of time.
After performing extremely well in NXT, Knight debuted on the main roster as Max Dupri in 2022. He played the role of a fashion icon and formed Maximum Male Model. He was joined by Mace, Mansoor, and his on-screen sister, Maxxine Dupri. It was only a matter of time before he went back to his gimmick from NXT, as his role as Max Dupri did not make any sense to the fans.
Since working as LA Knight on the main roster, he has delivered some great promos. Fans began noticing his talent and started talking about Knight online and in person. Eventually, Knight started getting loud pops every time he came down to the ring. His catchphrase, “YEAH” got popular within the crowd as everyone would chant it with him during his segments.
Some fans feel that Knight is overrated for his role and does not deserve the attention. However, he has proven time and again that he can deliver an excellent promo and does not feel burdened or overwhelmed by fan support. In fact, fans often compare him to The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin due to his persona and mic skills. The WWE Universe has also noticed that The Megastar has a voice resembling The Rock.
Therefore, they often draw parallels between Knight and The Great One. The WWE Universe believes that the 40-year-old has exceptional charisma and can be one of the top stars on the main roster. As a result, they have been showing tremendous support for LA Knight on and off the screen.
LA Knight gets the biggest reaction in London
Knight’s popularity was seen across the Atlantic as WWE went to London for Money In The Bank the past weekend. The London crowd is known for being loud and expressive. Therefore, during SmackDown and MITB, almost all the superstars got huge reactions.
The shows featured the likes of Roman Reigns, John Cena, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, and many others. These superstars are popular with fans everywhere. However, it was surprising to see LA Knight get the same level of reaction as Reigns or Rollins.
The roof blew off the arena when Knight’s music hit and he walked out to the ring during his match at MITB. The crowd went electric every time Knight got closer to winning the briefcase. He was robbed of the victory at the last moment when Damian Priest won the match by taking the briefcase to thunderous boos.
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