LA Knight discusses thoughts on retirement from WWE wrestling
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
LA Knight spoke about his future in wrestling during an appearance on 'Insight' with Chris Van Vliet. He indicated that he is considering retirement as he assesses the wear and tear his body has endured over his 23-year career. While Knight feels physically capable of continuing to wrestle for years, he expressed a desire to avoid long-term commitments similar to some of his peers who wrestle into their 50s. He mentioned the possibility of occasional appearances but affirmed his intention to walk away from wrestling entirely when he chooses to retire. Knight humorously suggested he might take on an on-screen General Manager role post-retirement.
- •LA Knight has wrestled for over 23 years in various promotions.
- •He is considering retirement and evaluating his long-term future in wrestling.
- •Knight ruled out wrestling in his 50s but may make occasional appearances.
- •He joked about possibly transitioning to a General Manager role in WWE after retiring.
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — LA Knight Discusses Eventual WWE Retirement Plans
"WWE's LA Knight has discussed whether he has thought about retirement and revealed whether he could continue wrestling into his 50s like some of his peers.
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