LA Knight addresses declining crowd reactions ahead of King of the Ring match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
LA Knight discussed the dip in his crowd reactions during an interview on "Insight with Chris Van Vliet." He attributes the change to a lack of clear direction for his character. Knight recalled a previous period of popularity in 2023, highlighted by rivalries with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. He is set to compete in the King of the Ring Tournament quarterfinals on this week's "WWE SmackDown," facing Royce Keys, Finn Balor, and Jey Uso.
- •LA Knight expresses concerns about his current popularity.
- •He feels directionless in his character's storyline.
- •Knight previously enjoyed success and notable rivalries in 2023.
- •He will compete in the King of the Ring quarterfinals this week.
- •Knight competes against Royce Keys, Finn Balor, and Jey Uso.
- 4:36 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's LA Knight Says Lack Of 'Trajectory' Is To Blame For Lesser Crowd Reactions
"Though it's a mystery for many, LA Knight has an idea on why his popularity among the WWE Universe has simmered down.
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