DDP On LA Knight's Success

[@CVVCLIPS]

Watch the full interview with DDP on my main channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqnCaGSpd8ZqicU

[@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA]

With Everyone Saying LA Knight YEAH.

[@Beenz9783]

Let HIM... TALK to US!!!! YEAAAH!!!

[@marcushamner5994]

0:08 “He ain’t too old for nothin’. He is at the right time, and at the right place”- DDP When Page says 40 isn’t old, he’s speaking facts. Shout out to one of the greats.😊💎👊🏾

[@richardmullens4707]

"He ain't too old for nothin'" Nobody is too old for nothing, nothing doesn't involve doing anything because it's... nothing. If he had said "He ain't too old for wrestling" that would have made sense. Oh, how I hate bad English!

[@marcushamner5994]

@@richardmullens4707 Lol, the correct way should have been said; “he isn’t to old for anything.” But it’s DDP so what can you do🤣🤣

[@richardmullens4707]

@@marcushamner5994 I don't know, send him on an adult education course to learn English maybe? 🤔

[@strnglhld]

@@richardmullens4707On the spectrum?

[@dubbkenobby6542]

I can't believe you put a time stamp for 8 seconds into a video 🤣🤣🤡🤡

[@theghostreckon316]

DDP debuted at 35, if he says 40 is not old then he’s not wrong.

[@FirstOdin420]

Spot on!

[@jtdaprowrestlinggenius2379]

Exactly he wasn't no spring chicken pretty green but learned and earned his place quickly

[@theghostreckon316]

@@jtdaprowrestlinggenius2379 and the thing is, Knight has been in the business for 20+ years, he already knows how to build a character and how to use the ropes, it’s all about just capitalizing on the hype now.

[@cHriiSzbEe]

He’s inspiring a generation who’s already insecure about their age! YEAAH

[@garymaidman625]

Not quite, he debuted as an in ring performer at 35, but he had been a manager for years.

[@alpunterjr6360]

DDP was born in 1956. He started wrestling at 35 which was 1991. The rocket was strapped to his back in 1997 which was his breakout year he was 41. LA Knight is not too old

[@NM-hq1io]

DDP has silently saved thousands of lives without seeking any recognition whatsoever, what a man

[@sostdm617]

Facts

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

Always love pointing that out.

[@iknottheculture.407]

DDP is the example of "You never too old to anything" type of man.

[@thedogwoods5716]

Batista started late as well

[@actuallynotsteve]

This is what I hope DDP's arc. We're never too old!

[@WesTheMarketer]

DDP is incredible. His post-wrestling career is remarkable.

[@FirstOdin420]

My absolute favorite WCW alum! If DDP says 40 isn't old, that's enough for me.

[@cjtquk]

It isn't a wrestler's age that should be measured, it is the ammount of bumps you have taken. LA Knight is smart enough not to have taken too many bad bumps so isn't broken down compared to others his age.

[@jaybee4288]

Everyone is comparing him to Austin, Rock and co but he feels like a modern day DDP (in WCW) to me.

[@drphot6050]

This is one of the few people who truly gets what is happening and that I care to hear from about. L! A! Knight… YEAH!

[@LexysHereAfter]

For my money, no one has given back bigger to wrestling than DDP

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

Correct and he actually saved lives with his yoga too

[@MovieEggman]

DDP won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship for the first time when he was 43 years old, that tells you a lot.

[@waynecollins1009]

Ppl forget LA NIGHT been wrestling 21 years so it's not started late he just getting noticed on bigger platform WWE

[@JoshHenderson16]

Love DDP telling it how it is. You get sweet FA without sacrificing parts of yourself for it. And it takes a lot desire and passion to be willing to put up that kind of sacrifice.

[@theevn7]

BANG! Of YEAH!

[@glennwelsh9784]

LA Knight does remind me of DDP in that he's a charismatic journeyman. He's the kind of guy the audience can get behind because they genuinely want to see him get his time to shine after a career of being overlooked.

[@ajaxxx5552]

He doesn’t even look old.

[@lukahmad5683]

3:10 Man, this advice is not just for wrestlers, its for everyone, all human beings working their ass off to make their life better.

[@javierrosario6723]

He aint wrong about that la knight is a mega star and will be the next world champion 💯

[@jeriusmlowe]

Some ppl forget Undertaker was in his 40s during his championship feud with Edge

[@chilenopsycho]

LA Knight is my fav active wrestler

[@TheScottThomas]

Love DDP’s story and he’s an even better human. Thank you DDP.

[@optimus2008]

DDP is one of the true GOATs.

[@danlc95]

Thanks, DDP! LA Knight is my absolute favorite.

[@deafmute2501]

I saw ddp as a kid in the mgm after havoc, and he’s the coolest dude

[@civildiscourse7626]

Cody is set to dethrone Roman so that leaves knight on course for the world title- problem for me is Seth isn’t a hated enough heel to balance la knight’s popularity… maybe knight vs priest after the cash in- especially considering priest knocked him off the ladder at MITB

[@buntyskb]

No! nobody wants to see cody vs roman again, its boring. LA should dethrone Roman coz he deserves to be face of company. cody can go after seth.

[@hibaricloudz98]

@@buntyskb Brock targetted Cody because he wanted to test Cody and make sure he's ready for Roman. Why the F would Cody go after Seth esp since JD(Balor/Priest) is going after Seth right now? JD knows they won't be taking the title from Roman.

[@buntyskb]

@@hibaricloudz98 there is no guarantee that Priest would have a successful cash in. And Wrestlemania is still away, so Seth needs to be busy with JD for a while. Cody also started a feud with Seth this monday. And when Cody came back, his first opponent was Seth and they had a long feud, so them feuding now to complete Cody's quest winning world title makes much more sense than randomly pitting cody against roman again.

[@liamjm9278]

@@buntyskb yes they do.

[@KrazyEight]

LA Knight is WWE's current goldmine and i hope and swear to god they won't ruin him.

[@Nahmanimkewl]

DDP is a legend and a true inspiration.

[@dillonbgray]

Sleeping on the floor of an ice rink doesn't sound bad if you're getting to get in the ring and get to go.

[@DeadManVlog]

True talk.

[@blackironkatana]

Honestly LA Knight is kind of the new DDP in a lot of ways. He’s a guy who scratched and clawed from the bottom and he organically received the love of the crowd for it. And like DDP, he was thought to be too old for any kind of major push. I really hope the push he is finally getting now sticks and goes all the way to the top.

[@georgiehenleyfan251]

Love la knight not to old better than half the people on the rosta they have hope he wins royal rumble 2024 yeah!!!!

[@PBEcotaku]

Batista was already 40 when he became a main eventer. There's plenty of time for LA Knight.

[@gerardovega4641]

He was actually in his late 30s. But ueah. I getcha

[@garythenewman4438]

Exactly the age argument is such BS

[@tonyclifton2230]

Who were dustys 5 friends i am going with ddp, magnum, ric flair he fell off a few times, nikitta koloff and trips.

[@tylergreiner9014]

DDP KNOWS about debuting later, and he caught fire the exact same way, and heres the thing, LA knight is the same as Eli Drake, this dude has been doing this character for yearsssssss and its finally getting completly over, dude knows this character inside and out, which is likew weird for wwe because theyre always tweaking your character

[@L.m.CeeTee]

I hope they don’t drop the ball with him. This guy still has a good 3-5 year solid run left. Ziggler is that age and can still perform yet they put him out to pasture.

[@mattdawg83686]

Considering they just put the U.S. belt on Mysterio who turns 49 later this year.

[@magilla2282]

In the real world not everyone achieves there dreams. There is nothing wrong with being a working man.

[@hughjassol2072]

Lebron James is almost 40, and dude is still a top 10 player. Better than 100% of the guys half his age.

[@mattbutler5083]

Especially with advancements in diet and fitness guys can go much longer.

[@Crimsonzs]

Batista became a top guy of the company when he was 35/36. He can still have a solid 7 year run before it catches up with him

[@danclark2914]

DDP is the best human in wrestling.

[@theofficialgreenkane9645]

SELF HIGH FIVE

[@lsv47]

Easy for DDP to say, when he most certainly holds the elixir of life and the scroll of immortality somewhere in his house. Mans is sixty bloody seven, look at him! XD

[@stacrafty]

Lol I did an mma fight at 44 (my first), opponent was 28

[@tennooperator8182]

People need to realize most of the wwe roster is older than 38/39.

[@mohammadosmanriaz6237]

And that's how it is. Yeah.

[@Federer20Goat]

Plus it’s not like he’s debuting HES BEEN DOING THIS FOR YEARS !!!!

[@conorwalsh2429]

Miz shook him.

[@GAS.MASK1]

Batista was in the same boat Ppl are crazy to say " too old" Ppl swear he's terry funk

[@BishopWalters12]

Your 40s is the prime for most careers.

[@sleepinggorilla]

He’s almost 40 and he’s not getting younger. So let him make money for you while you have him!

[@MessianicJewJitsu]

We debuted at 17 and have been on the mat with a lot of cool names since the 1900s. Me and my tag are still out there. You just wouldn't know how many are out there outside of WWE.

[@NY-Buddy]

Unfortunately Writing for Roman is all they kniw and until they change, nobody gets pushed

[@carmelovelazquez3847]

I think old is 60 and 70

[@soyjeffe__]

Wwe ruined samis push and they’ll ruin knights push too because they won’t strip the title away from Roman

[@Geese88]

Bro wwe was pushing hulk when he was in his early 50’s so

[@gerardovega4641]

Scott hall didnt become successful until he was in his mid 30s as razor ramon.

[@thetreeofwoe2304]

as a 40 year fan of wrestling, I just do not get LA Knight (and I am not speaking badly about you if you do like him, truly!). The first time I saw him speaking, I thought it was some sort of comedy act of a person trying to cram in all his favorite wrestler's personalities into one thing. Any time I see him speak, I just think about Sharkboy from his time in TNA; it's a joke-act of a person trying to emulate someone else, but not in a "I'm doing so-and so in my way", but as a Sharkboy: "Hey look at meee! I'm imitating someone!"-type way...and this is in no way compareable to DDP starting off as an "older" dude...DDP was a man unto himself. Knight is not. He looks like a well built middle aged alcoholic, who is desperately pulling out imitations. I just don't get the hype; but I am more than happy if you do enjoy it!

[@grouchingtiger]

It's not that LA Knight is old, it's his complete lack of originality. He walks like Austin, talks like the Rock (even does crappier versions of their moves) and wrestles like Goldberg. By that I mean he is sloppy and unskilled. He did one move in that rumble and botched it. Dropped Seamus on his head. Just like he did in that fatal 4way. But the crowd likes saying "Yeah!" He shud be WWE champ even though he has had zero 5 star matches or paid any dues!

[@johnnysupreme5718]

There's nothing new under the sun, the champion who took wrestling to mainstream prominence was a Superstar Billy Graham impersonator Austin Theory is pretty original and they can barely even pretend anyone cares about him

[@TeamOneStar]

LA Knight is attitude era Accept this S***

[@TeamOneStar]

@Yoshi-rw5bs Let's be honest WWE didn't deserve LA Knight LA Knight is too good for this BS company

[@1roundleft821]

Lol the marks that hate on LA Knight always have some lame reason as to why they don't like him.

[@TeamOneStar]

@@1roundleft821 LA Knight himself said he's not everybody cup of tea.

[@loucifer9618]

He's getting stale pretty fast. He's literally just a macho voice with a new age "WHAT" chant. That's it. In-ring he is serviceable, at best.

[@1roundleft821]

Someone really doesn't watch the promos.

[@reymondlopez7468]

Love DDP. He knows exactly what LA Knight is going through. Always great to hear the legends propping up the new generations.

[@dwaynewright9981]

DDP is proof you ain’t too old. Remember Lashley is 47.

[@marvingamez9057]

You’re forgetting one important piece. Black don’t crack.

[@strnglhld]

Bobby Lashley is a genetic FREAK!

[@davidmarwood775]

That’s only because black people cover themselves in lotion everyday.

[@ryanwebb5082]

Lesnar is 46

[@tn7778]

Lashley dont age lol

[@jaybee5315]

DDP and Batista are two prime examples of you're never too old to begin a career in pro-wrestling. Also, it's not like the business has been bad for people in their 40s. Sting, Chris Jericho, AJ Styles, Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley, CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, Kofi Kingston, Edge and Christian are still active.

[@BishopWalters12]

True, Hollywood Hogan had his NWO run in his 40s and HBK had an epic run from 2002-2010.

[@sedrickgipson8088]

Same with Priest

[@nickswettenham1877]

I’m also 40 and determined to make a career for myself in music regardless of age. Thanks to DDP and LA Knight for the extra inspiration 😎💪🏼

[@sostdm617]

Get it brother salute

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

Would love to hear some of your work and we could talk. Have our support! Get at it! 💯

[@sedrickgipson8088]

Same with Priest

[@BearticGaming]

Do people not realize like all the main event level guys in the wwe are in their veryyy late 30’s, 40’s

[@dionius4549]

Aj Styles, Rey Mysterio, Edge, Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, Sheamus, The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, Damien Priest, Finn Balor, Roman 38, Seth 37

[@AnswerisB]

They've also been in wrestling since their 20s or younger. There isn't a true DDP equivalent I can think of who broke into wrestling itself in their mid-30s and is currently very successful

[@gerardovega4641]

Dave batista broke in the business in his 30s.

[@NCO1426]

They should definitely push LA knight to the moon. Good to hear lots of legends like knight too

[@ACD1994]

Kevin Nash big LA Knight fan, YEAH!

[@donaldduck2756]

@@ACD1994Stone cold is a big fan 🤷🏻‍♂️ heck Cena literally posted a pic of him in his IG

[@dr.loomis4221]

Then he'll be Moon Knight

[@carmelovelazquez3847]

La knight and stone cold my number ones top favorites two

[@jesspayant1667]

Wasn't Dave Bautista in the same boat?

[@suiken3149]

Bastista was in his early 30s not 40s.

[@terrancecarmichael619]

@@suiken3149He was 36 when he got his 1st main event push

[@Adityasingha9]

The Game is jealous cause it's LA Knights game now

[@bb-gc2tx]

when did 35 become old your in the prime of your life at 35

[@xmxh9596]

You are not factoring in the body of a wrestler who has been wrestling since they were young. Wrestling takes a big tole on your body.

[@realmicahrose]

You got to take into account most wrestlers start at 18-21 years of age. By the time you get to 35 you've been in the business for over a decade. Five years on the independent and if you make it to WWE that's at least 8 more years of wear and tear. It takes a toll on the body. I could see DDP's perspective though but I think this is Chris's perspective.

[@musclemark2710]

At 40 years old you should be at your prime easily! This man is going to be the man! Easily!!!!!

[@desertraider8628]

Austin said his prime was at 40 ,la wants it he'll be fine ,yeahhhh

[@MrTeamBringIt123]

His promo with the Miz was great

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

Knight and Priest would be awesome rivals. Two guys who don’t have time on their side going all out for once last chance at the titles. Knights whole story could be “You’re never too old to start”

[@Janeonthebrain]

They have plenty of time wtf are you talking about you act like there senior citizens mf

[@aks19880]

There is nothing that can ever make me dislike this guy. The number of people he has helped with his yoga and just the humble attitude he has

[@wa2k99]

Feel...the...YEAH!!!!

[@RedPillin]

Imagine a MJF vs LA Knight feud

[@TeamOneStar]

When LA Knight goes unscripted, then LA kills MJF, bro.

[@PacRimElectric]

Man DDP just comes off like a ball of positivity like he emits endorphins and just being in his presence puts a smile on your face

[@TBtheking405216]

BAAAAANG!!! *self high five"

[@boboida1]

Man I love DDP, he's the most positive and astonishing person ever, bless that man.

[@leefox6589]

I am 41 years old 5 years ago i started a law degree. Now q1 year away from qualifying as a solicitor. Never to old to chase a dream.

[@tubbymontana7090]

Ddp knows what he’s talking about trust 😂 he came in late but the man ended up giving Goldberg his best match became a heavyweight champion hall of famer and now helps people with ddp yoga true goat 🐐 right here age is only a number

[@joekarate9424]

LA Knight is over like rover…..Push Him!

[@dr.loomis4221]

0:09 this gave me flashbacks to the time Hulk Hogan botched that promo.

[@gerardovega4641]

Ddp blew up at 40 yrs old. Batista was hitting his late 30s when he became world champion. So there u go.

[@paulm5817]

40 aint old its a perfect time indeed

[@thewickedgamah4088]

Great interview as always. One thing I did hear is that they did not give him the money in the bank contract because he was too old. But isn’t Damian Priest also 40 years old? age is only a number in the wrestling business but I guess it depends on who you are. I hope they push this man to the moon.

[@greggory5156]

"If you can't breathe without it, you should do it." What a short, powerful statement that all kids should hear.

[@riazuddin4920]

LA Knight not getting his push yet is likely down to 2 things: They are building him up. Or...the back has seen something, maybe a lack of work ethic, maybe he doesn't get along in the back??

[@TeamOneStar]

WWE don't deserve LA Knight let's be honest WWE does not give LA Knight unscripted promos LA Knight goes far with his promos if wwe give that.

[@mattlarson8358]

@If you can’t breathe without it, then do it. If you can, forget about it. “One of the greatest quotes I’ve heard!

[@wizardbengaliwrestler3794]

DDP is inspiration hist motivational vid on Facebook awesome

[@RatzCarnatz]

People blow the age thing out of proportions, it doesn't matter if he's 40, they can squeeze 5-10 good years out him which is more than enough. Most of the legends people love have had 10 years or less as top stars. Steve Austin, Rock, Cena, Batista etc.

[@endrsgm]

ddp and love la knight yeah!

[@ELITEXSHADOW]

why is everybody acting like 40 hasnt been the new 25 in WWE for the last 15 years. look at ALL the stars they’ve pushed goldberg brock AJ priest finn shayna bazler kofi and miz who are feautured all the time sheamus edge you can keep going and going and going. i think it’s such a stupid excuse that’s only been brought up in Knights case

[@lukahmad5683]

I love watching Chris interviews, man. This guy is so good at interviewing wrestlers.

[@josereyes1148]

I knew he had IT when I saw him as eli drake 8 years ago. Glad he's finally getting his chance.

[@inconvenientfacts6452]

La Knight has been around for 20 years, he is only getting noticed now

[@cfcdaviddcfc]

It baffles me how it has taken LA Knight this long to become "WWE level" talent. What have WWE been doing this whole time? they really could have got longevity out of this guy (20 maybe 30 years) they dropped the ball on him big time. It's ok saying "well maybe he was n't ready" 10 or 15 years ago , but isn't that part of their job to develop their talent? Anyway enjoy him while he's still around and still at his peak , the guy is the total package.

[@micahsanders17]

He ain’t too old for nothing means he is too old for something