LA Knight shares TNA influence on WWE persona during interview
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
LA Knight discussed the continuity in his wrestling persona from TNA to WWE during an appearance on "Insight with Chris Van Vliet". He explained how he adopted the name Eli Drake in TNA and emphasized it in his promos to create a memorable impact. This technique, initially intended for just one promo, has since become a staple of his presentation in WWE. Knight noted that the emphasis on his name has remained a consistent part of his performance in both promotions.
- •LA Knight transitioned to the name Eli Drake during his TNA tenure.
- •He emphasized his name to boost audience recognition.
- •The name emphasis technique carries over to his WWE persona.
- •Knight was part of a group in TNA with Drew McIntyre and Tonga Loa.
- •His approach was influenced by backstage conversations at TNA.
- 5:00 PMWrestling Inc — LA Knight Describes One Aspect Of His WWE Presentation That Carried Over From TNA
"One element of LA Knight's WWE presentation has an origin dating back to the early days of his TNA run.
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