WWE Megastar LA Knight receives the key to the city of Hagerstown, MD 12/23/23

WWE Superstar LA Knight receives the key to the city of his hometown, Hagerstown, Maryland, on 12/23/23.
#wwe #wrestling #laknight

[@puckingrufus56]

The guy who hit LA Knight with the “naw naw” had great timing. 😂

[@guccigucci4188]

😂

[@Girabio]

3:08

[@chadrittenberry8156]

It's not just Hagerstown that is proud of him & pulling for him. Its all of Maryland. We don't have much or any real representation for us in wrestling. Especially at that level. He might live in LA. Wwe will say he's from Los Angeles but he's a Maryland boy just like me & everyone else that was born and raised here in Maryland.

[@BeenYEET]

Chad Gable is from Maryland as well

[@markwrenn5965]

Baltimore used to be a go-to city for WCW and Jim Crockett before that. It's an old wrestling town

[@keepnitredneck5578]

He's not from Maryland

[@slowmo99]

Ref Jess, Doc Gallows, Lio Rush, Ellsworth to name a few. If you include DC, Batista.

[@BeenYEET]

@@keepnitredneck5578 shit I’m trippin

[@ShorterTheBetter]

When a crowd of hundreds can mean more than a stadium of 20,000. Congratulations LA Knight!

[@InsaneCookies]

u mean an arena

[@piquedcommenter6252]

@@InsaneCookies You know what he meant smh pointless comment

[@InsaneCookies]

@@piquedcommenter6252 it’s not pointless at this stage of life to say the same things as you did

[@HulkVahkiin]

@@InsaneCookies Well, sometimes WWE have their events at stadiums, so whatever, lol

[@InsaneCookies]

@@HulkVahkiin okay but what is this song about and what does this have a place on it

[@wwechampion]

When people call LA Knight a Stone Cold Steve Austin ripoff, they forget that the man also comes from a blue-collar background. And he made himself a star without a major push. That's megastar talent right there. What an inspirational person. YEAH!!

[@TeamOneStar]

Yeah, the fact that vince gave austin a mega push because of lack of natural talk wrestlers and due to rating war against wcw. Otherwise, he didn't have any intention to give him a huge push. LA Knight and Austin have a little bit of the same path of success I mean, austin got popular as stone cold after he dropped that Ringmaster gimmick and LA Knight becoming popular after he drops max dupri gimmick.

[@jaybee4288]

The people who say that haven’t seen that much of him. There’s definitely similarities but definitely not a clone. It’s more that he’s a throwback to larger than life superstars as a whole.

[@TeamOneStar]

@jaybee4288 Yeah, he just a throwback He never gonna be the larger than life wrestler as them.

[@Eljay318]

The people saying that he is an Austin rip off or a Rock rip off are either ignorant *** or just trolls, who have decided they don't like the man and will grasp at any pathetic reason to have a go at him...and claiming a lack of originality or copying in wrestling is absolutely a pathetic reason. LA Knight has clearly worked hard over several years. Well done to him. *** the Rock and Austin were not completely original themselves. The Rock was happy to tell us (in his book) from whom he took inspiration... or as LA Knight haters might say who he "copied", "stole from" "ripped off".

[@TeamOneStar]

@Eljay318 I mean, what do you expect from today's generation. Today's generation sucks af not just in wrestling but in all terms like marriage, tv shows, etc.

[@Ryu_Shotokan]

The Johnny Cage of professional wrestling, Love it

[@TeamOneStar]

Yeah, I agree 💯

[@vernon.govender]

Thought that was Miz?

[@jasonsingh3203]

@@vernon.govendermiz is the fake Johnny cage 😂😂 not tryna disrespect that vet but his gimmick is the straight to dvd kinda star 💀

[@vernon.govender]

@@jasonsingh3203 Ahhh you have a point lol

[@Just.Sketching]

The fact that your whole ass home town makes such a huge deal of you already means you made it in life. And it's still only a tiny fraction of what he's achieved.. this is amazing to see

[@TeamOneStar]

I'm telling you'll from the start Impact ruins his prime days and God said enough is enough And give his flowers by sending him into wwe.

[@crashpal]

And his high school too

[@hr110391]

This guy truly shows you never to give up

[@BAYBAY_316]

It's nice to see someone who toughed it out on the Indies for so many years finally get the recognition they deserve

[@ChanT3]

Doesn’t deserve it, jobber talent at best.

[@piquedcommenter6252]

@@ChanT3 Lmao stupid comment

[@s00bly]

@@ChanT3😂😂

[@ChanT3]

@@s00bly Facts are facts.

[@s00bly]

@@ChanT3 😂😂😂

[@jeremydewitte6642]

As a resident of maryland, I can say that this makes ALL of us extremely proud. I'm over here 😢 😂 Proud of la knight and all he's done. Crazy thing is he's just getting started

[@MrWickHaHaBobayega]

YEAHHHH

[@TeamOneStar]

Future predictions: He is going to become a tag team champion US champion/IC champion NXT champion one way or another And maybe world heavyweight champion. But I'm not confirming for wwe championship

[@-wh-mashups2634]

one of the biggest dreamers and hardest working people is la knight, he's got bigger and bigger things coming for em

[@EnricoPallazzoooo]

​@@MrWickHaHaBobayegaYEAH!

[@pontiacGXPfan]

and they had his entrance music playing for him! Legend!

[@EG-kt6kq]

Only LA Knight could include the phrase "an ass load of fire sauce" into an acceptance speech. Glad to see him get the hometown love he deserves!!

[@officialmattmedia]

He said he took less money when he signed with NXT from Impact. And now he is one of the top guys in the main roster. Well deserved 🎉

[@xsamus223x]

This guy is a future World Champion. He has "it!"

[@keith3328]

Very proud of LA Knight getting honored in his hometown. My girlfriend and I are big fans of his. Congratulations 🎉

[@gman2015z]

Yeah! Been watching this guy since 2016 when he was Eli Drake in TNA and he’s been consistent everywhere he went!

[@brianstone3722]

Same Here Bro. I still miss the Eli Drake name but I've gotten used to LA Knight.

[@TeamOneStar]

@brianstone3722 ELi Drake was born to be heel. LA Knight is born to be an anti-hero

[@stevenshewfelt888]

he came home to enjoy the holidays(YEAH), ends up getting a key to the city, (YEAH) and shows what hard work and grinding away can do for anyone and everyone (YEAH) congratulations to the mega-star ..WITH EVERYBODY SAYING...L.A. KNIGHT YEAH

[@joewright6095]

I'm glad to see this guy succeed. I hope he stays on top.

[@theofficialgreenkane9645]

*(2023) What a year it’s been for LA Knight-* -Feuded with Bray Wyatt -Had a segment with Undertaker -Beefed with Logan Paul -Won 20-man Battle Royal at Summerslam -Became Slim Jim spokesman #1 selling shirt on WWE Shop for month of July -Feuded with Miz -Threw the opening pitch at Mets game -Live interview on Breakfast Television #1 selling shirt on WWE Shop month of August -Teamed with John Cena -Feuded with the Bloodline #1 selling shirt on WWE Shop for month of Sept. -Cut promo’s with Paul Heyman -Wrestled Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel #1 selling shirt on WWE Shop month of October -Publicly endorsed by HBK, Hogan, Flair, & DDP -Feuding with Randy Orton -Feuding with AJ Styles -Received key to his hometown city

[@kokofreshful]

He is like the perfect new top face for slim Jim, so much charisma and power in his voice.

[@aidankav25]

Absolutely love this credit to the wrestling business and a credit to his hometown congrats Shaun congrats LA Knight! Yeah!

[@JuanJimenez-mf5jm]

Even outside the ring, this guy can talk to the crowd. Yeah!

[@terminalpower.]

As someone who works in Hagerstown but lives 20 minutes up the road in WV I'm proud to call LA a local guy too.

[@Ngantha]

Holy sheeeet la knight is really sky rocketing to fame.

[@johnathanspalding553]

Anyone see that jacket? Shoes of a champion.

[@TeamOneStar]

He needs to wear jackets again on television I don't hate him for wearing vests, but it's overused now, lol. So try something new.

[@c.s3369]

This is so heartwarming 💖

[@jasonag619]

HERE COMES THE MEGASTAR WITH EVERYONE FEELING THE POWER WITH EVERYBODY SAYING:

[@andregordon2599]

LA KNIGHT!

[@SamCalderas-nt6lv]

L...!A...! Knight! Ye-ah!

[@NonSenseMcGee]

YEAH!

[@puppetmstr2001]

YEAH!

[@rezaruki3912]

L A KNIGHT YEAH!!

[@awhalevent-iu5kq]

This exactly what I needed to watch on Christmas. Happiness, hope, and just all around positivity! YEAH!

[@EnricoPallazzoooo]

YEAH!

[@Thechosen0010]

he deserves to be multi champion in WWE 👌

[@theuniverse7227]

The man is an absolute star!

[@shawnokeefe1580]

Must feel great for this recognition after all these years

[@terrorazeing]

His "LA" name may be a reference to Los Angeles... But you still can't spell "Maryland" without LA! Yeaaahhh 🤘

[@TeamOneStar]

The fact that he grew up in los angeles says everything.

[@HARAMBEAKAGEORGEFLOYD]

Maryland is the bunghole of the US 😂

[@terrorazeing]

@@TeamOneStar Did he really grew up there? Coz last time I checked he only moved there when he was already an adult, trying to look for work in pro-wrestling/showbiz scene.

[@TeamOneStar]

@@terrorazeing I heard it from the fans You can check on Wikipedia ,pal

[@brianstone3722]

​@@TeamOneStarhe's from Maryland bro did you not watch the video? 😂

[@GilbertoGarcia-v4f]

You are looking at the next world heavyweight champion. Period. L.A. Knight is the future.

[@NottyGurlStyle]

I’m so happy for him!! He put in so much time, went through setbacks and now he’s getting his time to shine..I love it!

[@rezaruki3912]

This dude is a treasure on his hometown, all of you should be proud of him becaus he is the MEGASTAR WITH EVERYBODY SAYING L.A. KNIGHT YEAH!!!

[@officialmattmedia]

He can't talk to the crowd without moving around. Just like in the ring😂

[@JB-xh5mc]

It's the undeniable kevorka. YEAH!

[@fornoparticularreason7205]

L A KNIGHT the next WWE CHAMPION YEAAAH........

[@melemelstl]

This is so dope… really happy for him to receive his recognition

[@danw4490]

Well deserved! This guy is incredible.

[@xavierpark5937]

Damn , that town feels like a heaven

[@JB-xh5mc]

Seems like a great place to live

[@kovulion7777]

He just became Hagerstown Knight! In case people dont know about his blue collar roots, just google search all his ad and tv appearances!

[@donmarion56]

You have become one of my favorites!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@toddbrooke1604]

Akron, Ohio loves this guy too. YEEEEEAAAAHHHH!!!

[@tubbymontana7090]

So awesome 🤩 also cool mayor for giving him the key

[@choolakejinendra9652]

That's a lot of people. He must be so proud.

[@thedopeboy]

😂😂 he’s too funny and I’m happy for him he’s getting his flowers while he’s active and here with us 🙌🏼💯

[@LordYuriX]

i was really hoping to find the footage of his speech, so thank you so much for uploading this!

[@michaeltodd3738]

I'm so proud and Happy for L.A KNIGHT. He's a great wrestler and a fantastic inspiration 💯☝️✝️

[@jihadx5307]

Congratulations to him. I’m not even from there but I’m still pulling for him.

[@dama301]

He seems like a great guy and is much watch TV. YEEEEAAAHHHH

[@EnricoPallazzoooo]

So happy for him, YEAH! He really is a great Talker, in- and outside of the Ring 😊

[@chivAvatar14]

Lol the host said “Logan Paul” 🤣💀

[@duyphan4617]

I first knew him back in Impact as Eli Drake.

[@JC-hn1cz]

Good for him. Love this guy.

[@jaydeepsen4769]

The crowd in Hagerstown is better than most WWE crowds

[@Daisy-yq1gi]

You have to love LA Knight. He's entertaining, funny, engaging and very much the real deal as far as the fans are concerned. Well deserved...

[@dylanbryant3547]

The megastar la knight

[@georgebeamer]

He kept his nose to the grindstone all these years...and it paid off

[@VlogsIWC]

Im so proud of LA KNIGHT MAN ONE OF MY FAV OF ALL TIME AND I LOVE WHEN HE SAID LEMME TALK TO YA HAHA I LEGIT POPPED IN MY HOUSE

[@paulcarpenter7844]

He never gave up on himself yeah

[@TeamOneStar]

The fact is that he is literally quitting from wrestling during covid times but still has faith to do more and not give up is so amazing.

[@mentiramentira]

LEMME TALK TO YA!

[@jzip]

Nah nah, YEAH!

[@yungtim52]

YEAH!!!!

[@christinenicole9734]

I love this so much. Hagerstown is right up the road from my hometown of Thurmont. It’s so cool they did this for him and he truly does deserve it! YEAHHHH!

[@GabrielZertuche-f6l]

Someday he better be a Hall of Famer he never quit even if it took years he never DAMN quit he shoot for the Stars n shut everyone up right now he changing wrestling n other wrestlers Will follow that you should never quit your dreams he will be in the hall of Fame one day ohhhhhhhh hell yeah.... YEAH YEAH YEAH

[@EverydayJimmy]

He needs to win the title

[@HulkVahkiin]

So happy for this man

[@ChrisTigerHarris]

Now hopefully WWE let's him win a title at Wrestle-Mania so next time he returns he just won't have the key to the city but he'll be the champion of the Hagerstown too YEAH

[@TeamOneStar]

I hope too It's so frustrating if they don't give him any title for his success.

[@jaybee4288]

I think he’ll be the US champion but they’ll make it a big deal. They’ve already started by letting Logan take it out with him.

[@TeamOneStar]

@jaybee4288 LA Knight sucks dude He is just a catchphrase guy. The fact Eli Drake is levels above than LA Knight on mic 🎤

[@J_Wags]

So cool seeing him get the key to the city for something that started in the backyard with me and my friends. Also awesome seeing my buddy Matt standing up there with him.

[@WLC_TO_THE_USOS_PENITENTIARY]

This is so great to see, LA Knight has become real megastar ❤️, deserve it absolutely 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@johnstrausbaugh6718]

Being from Southern Pa I have spent a great deal of my time while I was growing up in Maryland and Hagerstown. He may not be a hommie to me but he damn sure has my respect. Way to go L.A. Knight. It's your game. WITH EVERYBODY SAYING........YEAH

[@boombro4705]

Haha brooo when that u said “NAH NAH!!!” 😅😂 @3:09 Haha everybody just repeating LAs phrases is so Daing cool bro!!!

[@glitchsister]

good for him, although i just noticed la knight's theme song is really unremarkable when it's played for more then 5 seconds

[@freddiemontanez8461]

Congratulations LA Knight. Iam a fan of yours.

[@ralphso5567]

Grats to the megastar.

[@Whereisbigpapa]

Proud of his success 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@TeamOneStar]

More lot to come in 2024 Hope they don't fumble his run

[@darrylwallace2428]

He’s come a long way, and I’m very happy to see him succeed.

[@welsh-cymru1588]

Love this guy been follewing him since 2016 when he debuted in TNA as eli drake apart of the rising faction with drew McIntyre & tonga loa , he then went on to win the king of the mountain chanpionship , impact tag champion with scott steiner , and impact world champion before leaving for NWA & then joining wwe , impact dropped the ball with this guy as a TNA diehard I was sad when he left but honestly he deserves a big stage to showcase his talent wwe is the best place for that I can see him going into acting when he retires fot that rock aura & charisma to him

[@oraksvisual8654]

Congratulations!!! LA Knights YEAHHH 😅

[@seriis877]

I need a LA Knight World Championship reign right now! YEAH!!!

[@insignificantaftermathPROJECTS]

Just think if Vince McMahon never retired exactly at the right time, Knight would either still be Max Dupri or released.

[@anthonyportillo397]

Yep let's go ls knight

[@fuuuuuwahhhh5276]

Dude has his own personal army 😂

[@bestoflife7624]

Nah nah 😄😂😂🤣. I love it

[@Camdogg07]

3:08 - Knight had so many questions lol 😂

[@pubighomie7334]

That's great good for him my man LA night yeah!

[@adamrobinette6832]

What an amazing show of appreciation for a guy that has worked so damn hard. Hagerstown is only an hour from me. Luke Gallows is from Cumberland, where I live. He's just a great dude too.

[@uncleloof]

As a guy who grew up in Garrett County, MD, its cool to see some Western MD love. LA Knight, yeah!

[@Ana-ju3mt]

Congrats on the key 🗝️ to the city!la knight yeah!

[@timbrown8038]

L.A. Knight! YEAH !

[@HIGHCLASSVILLAIN]

YEAH‼️

[@jasonnaugle1600]

I was born in a town named Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Hagerstown is 20 south of Chambersburg. I am so proud of him. What an awesome superstar and person. Congratulations Shawn .

[@ocelotJW]

Well that was wholesome

[@ericcollins2743]

This dude draws more to the street than AEW does on Wednesday nights

[@dwaynewright9981]

When they have a big show in DC, I hope they say where he’s really from. See if the pop can get even bigger 🔥🔥🔥 🗣️Yeah!

[@ambermarietrivette1431]

I was born and raised in Annapolis, but anytime someone is announced from MD, I love it!! #MarylandStrong ❤

[@sonicplys64]

2023 was his year. The sky's the limit in 2024 for L. A .....you know the rest.

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

Congratulations to him. This award, however, should have been about Shaun Ricker, not LA Knight. And Shaun’s career did not start at WWE and two years ago. It's about the man, not the character.

[@user-do5pp9xd9z]

Yeah!! LA Knight!! Yeah!!

[@johnhenrydavidsallee4109]

YEAH!

[@insignificantaftermathPROJECTS]

This guy has more than a showbiz aura to him. This speech shows he can be a motivational speaker, a teacher, even a mayor.

[@lianataylorr]

YEAHHH

[@christopherramos5476]

Congratulations 👏 YEAHHHH

[@crashpal]

LA Knight to Maryland is what CM Punk is to Chicago