LA Knight on his 1st WrestleMania Match vs. AJ Styles | Busted Open

LA Knight talks about his meteoric rise to stardom in WWE, clashing with AJ Styles at WrestleMania, how his life has changed in the past year, and more.
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[@KravenBurrito]

Knight 100% needs to be at minimum a 1x WWE champion or heavyweight champion

[@user-yi9qb6rj6g]

2x*

[@chrisevans9688]

Chris Evans right now and see if you need me look good with me hope you it will talk tomorrow morning wow that is so wow just like you do that soon just would be back from you and hope you can find out now that you can find out

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

I need to see him on RAW when they make the switch to netflix.

[@KravenBurrito]

@@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE I think RAW is perfect for him. With a 3 hour show, they can definitely afford to give him more screen time

[@lolnty7408]

@@KravenBurrito100% agree, in an ideal world i’d love for him to win the MITB and get drafted to raw so he can cash in and be world champ

[@chaoticoldbore]

I love how the crowd chants "Yeah" instead of "What" when LA is cutting a promo.

[@StraightEdgeKnight19]

The “Yeah” chants are still nowhere the “What” chants in terms of iconic catchphrases. Don’t go there kid lol.

[@chaoticoldbore]

@StraightEdgeKnight19 never said it was. Just that I like it. Also I ain't a kid.

[@modestokid420]

​@@StraightEdgeKnight19insane. stone cold pfp , straight edge(punk) user name + (la) KNIGHT 3 in 1 💀💀

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

​@StraightEdgeKnight19 and that's exactly how the What chant started. Give it time, Yeah will probably get there if they don't screw LA Knight up.

[@punk0101]

​@@chaoticoldbore100% agree kid.

[@mychaeljones7526]

20 minutes with the mega star? YEAH!!

[@johnshort5830]

Thanks Dave for "lettin' him talk to us"! Met him in line at the grocery store and he and his girlfriend were absolute class acts. Happy to see him keep achieving more and more, he deserves it.

[@abenaz]

prove it

[@ZAKARIIZayy999]

Right prove it

[@elliscaicedo9045]

LA Knight need a wwe world championship right now

[@basicpianotutorial]

Yeah 🎉

[@rayjohnsantos8151]

My man knew how to answer the questions. Good shit

[@just_nate_a]

Knight is the reason I came back to watch. YEAH!!!!!!!!!

[@THECHRISAL3X]

SAME. YEAH!!! 👈🏻🫵🏻👉🏻🕶️🌟

[@sonakeshine]

Same. I gave up a year or two after attitude era. This guy, LA KNIGHT just pulled me back in

[@Dangerardd]

YEAH!!

[@SwaggaJonez1]

L.A is one the best things about Wrestling Today

[@retrokid562]

Man, listen, we need The Rock and LA Knight interaction. Like, let's do a Rock and LA Knight walking pass by each other backstage. At least I'm getting something.

[@MrProzanoff]

hahaha YEAH! but yea i have thought of that too where they just walk passed each other backstage and not really saying much.

[@breauxcewayne1971]

@@MrProzanoffhaha yeah kind of like in The Rocks movie…I forgot the name….but him and Arnold walk by each other in a hallway and Arnold says have fun.

[@breauxcewayne1971]

The movie was The Rundown

[@teejay3698]

Fs something to do at Mania

[@bastienclomesnil5655]

We do need it

[@wwechampion]

LA Knight is the only superstar on the WWE roster that can get themselves over with just 1 minute to cut a promo (check the one on Raw before Money in the Bank '23). That's a megastar skill right there. YEAH!!

[@zacharyray6289]

Facts!!!!!!

[@dwaynewright9981]

🗣️YEAH!

[@guccigucci4188]

Its the undeniable kavorka YEEEEAH!

[@wwechampion]

@@guccigucci4188that's such a funny yet brilliant catchphrase that he has lol

[@guccigucci4188]

@@wwechampion I know 😂 He has the it factor

[@thegeekspotTV_]

LA Knight is the reason I got back into wrestling. He needs a steady push to a title at SummerSlam. YEAH!

[@robertshay9235]

I really thought LA Knight would be going for that US title at mania but maybe he will get the shot at Summerslam!!

[@Samuel-eo1pj]

I believe from here the draft is coming up .Him switched over to raw interest me more then a us title run

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

I think Orton is essentialy at Mania to put Paul over and then bam it's going to be Knight-Paul for sure at Summerslam.

[@zacharyray6289]

Same here! I can see LA Knight vs Logan Paul at Summer Slam in a ladder match and Knight being the winner with the right story telling. But that’s what I would do.

[@lolnty7408]

either this or give him the MITB briefcase

[@johnstrika9170]

I was almost positive also, especially after his promo battles w Logan Paul before Money in the Bank. Paul even brought him up on his podcast.

[@TheYEAHRevolution]

Terrific interview. YEAH!!

[@statpadford]

Before the Rock got there, LA knight was the best talent on the roster. He is why I got back into wrestling as a 26 yr old. He’s the best promo in the business outside of Roman (ironically). Not the best in the ring but still highly entertaining. That’s my guy. L A KNIGHT. YEAAAA!!

[@gamingwithali9579]

Rock is overrated.

[@breauxcewayne1971]

@@gamingwithali9579I like The Rock but he does have his own personal writer who writes all his stuff and he’s given way more time and leeway to say things than anyone else. Rightfully so because he is The Rock but he does have advantages others don’t so I don’t think its a fair comparison. Bottom line LA Knight is super over and he did it on his own without any type of push.

[@gamingwithali9579]

@@breauxcewayne1971 He is one of those people who became popular organically, when WWE was busy buring him. YEAH!

[@Jeff_Pryce]

YEAHHH!

[@breauxcewayne1971]

Thank you Bully Ray for saying what a lot of fans feel. This man is super over and he deserves a mega push. Bully Ray always tells it like it is. YEAH!

[@jaden2026]

Bully had me wanting to go to war with that mini speech at 11:50 lol

[@sl1ckn1nja420]

Hell yeah he's my new favorite wrestler he has that old school look to him even with his moves. Let me talk to ya- LA Knight

[@SwaggaJonez1]

I can see the love and respect from Bubba during this interview💪🏾

[@bastienclomesnil5655]

They worked together on TNA and he knows how LA has work to do this

[@bastienclomesnil5655]

A true friend

[@joemckim1183]

He's got the Million Dollar belt on his wall, that's awesome.

[@johnstrika9170]

He "won" it in NXT

[@tvue2322]

Bully said everything LA Knight wanted to say haha but he didn't want to sound arrogant saying it. Thanks Bully.

[@YourContentSucks.]

Knight was the most over guy on the roster before this whole Cody/Rock thing kicked into high gear

[@docproc144]

Yeah, I’m hoping that once Cody’s story gets completed at Mania and Rock goes back to Hollywood that LA Knight’s momentum can pick back up, cause it’s kind of slowed down as of late.

[@digijake1982]

Just like the man said, came back after 20 years because of him

[@shawnwortham4914]

You know LA Knight is dedicated and loves WWE when you see all the replica belts he has in the background

[@tharukaepaarachchi6110]

That Million Dollar Championship😍

[@Jay-fp7oq]

That million dollar belt 🔥

[@stoneking777]

I love LA Knight i think he is bad ass if they only would give him more freedom on the mic as far as swearing he would be such a bad ass

[@alharris4966]

He deserves a push for any title

[@brandonblankenshi2752]

This guy got me back into watching wrestling after being out of it for about 15 years. Great entertainer. Don’t ever stop saying “Let me talk to ya!!” It’s the best. Great video!!

[@Troyski.G]

LA Knight is one hell of a laid back operator. I imagine he loved his time in Australia recently. With the pop that he gets every time he steps through the curtains, you get the sense that he'll be wearing gold around his waist at some point.

[@vapor79]

LA is the main reason I came back to watching WWE. Much love!♥♥♥♥

[@alharris4966]

LA Knight is why I got back into wrestling. He is like Stone Cold and the Rock combined and doesn't cheat to do it

[@jamesfierro94]

Walks like Austin talks like Rock

[@NYVoice]

Ambrose leaving killed my interest. LA Knight brought it back. YEAH!

[@paulotoole86]

Been following you for awhile LA Knight you deserve title runs sooner than later

[@savag3-_-]

Hagerstown’s own, LA KNIGHT!!! YEAHHH!

[@apitterson17]

Hagerstown North baby 🎉

[@mo_musashi_284]

I see Knight holding the IC title & MIB briefcase which hasn’t happened yet in WWE if I’m correct. L-A Knight is here to collect! YEAH

[@c.j.c7919]

WOWWW THEY GOT THE MEGASTAR ON BUSTED OPEN

[@axelkristoff]

He should be in the match with KO, Paul and Orton.

[@matthewrusso5690]

NAH NAH

[@chadmorin6544]

First thing I thought of when LA & AJ got put together for Mania was these two making every second count in their timeline and creating that Savage Steamboat Mania Moment. LA & AJ are a perfect match up to have that ability to steal the show

[@stevevultaggio2376]

Money in the bank. Winner 2024!!!

[@californiansniper2133]

He deserves it dummy YEAH!

[@FTW666NY]

Bro I hope so because Damien Priest sucks as Senòr Money In the bank

[@pablodiazrueda9630]

YEAH! And Cash in next day. He won't be waiting no more.

[@justincredible3379]

YEAH!

[@mo_musashi_284]

While holding the IC or US title.

[@whisperienced]

Hard work pays off, dreams do come true. Bad times don't last but bad guys do. YEAH! Ao happy to see even at 41 LA Knight is getting his wrestlemania moment. This year is stacked with great matches.

[@tconstix]

I love Bubba Ray

[@Trunks7500]

YEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!

[@TheWaldo9x]

Knight is the reason im back into wrestling.. 🤜

[@pushpakmadhavi9857]

Yeah....from INDIA

[@jamesreding6336]

La Night has a great voice

[@dwaynewright9981]

He’s so good, they had to give him less screen time so the Cody angle could breathe. I appreciate Bubba saying what a lot of people are thinking around minute 12. He still got a crazy pop after the Rock’s final boss promo. I’ve shown non-wrestling fans clips of LA Knight and they instantly get his appeal. 🗣️YEAH!

[@MegaUjj]

I have got the yeah and Nah Nah catchphrase over at my household 🤣

[@AD-ur1fk]

He should be getting the push Cody is getting

[@dwaynewright9981]

@@AD-ur1fk be patient. I sure as hell am 😂. HHH knows he got LA Knight in his back pocket in case a main event guy gets hurt. Kinda like Drew, Owens, Sami, etc.

[@AD-ur1fk]

@@dwaynewright9981 they probably gonna do what they should of did last year and give him the mitb briefcase

[@thomaslopez4983]

L.A knight was the reason I came back to watching wwe

[@NorieagaHDR]

We love LA!!!!

[@TurnOffYourTV]

Fantastic Questions.. A terrific watch. Thanks Guys. Yeah

[@doctors8966]

LA Night yeh

[@thisjourneycalledlife5957]

Thank you for this interview thank you to Bully for always keeping it real! 👏🏽👏🏽 I hope LA Knight does realize what he has because he has IT! I hope he gets the push he deserves and he appreciates it and looks at the glass half full more so

[@mpomp6378]

I'm 32 years old. I tune in now just to see what Knight is doing every week. Him losing the spotlight to the geriatrics from my era is just a bummer.

[@zanethomas6826]

This is the only guys T-shirt I have bought that ain't dead

[@siclay]

LA Knight in Busted Open?! hell YEAHH!!

[@pjdoherty7590]

I LOVE how Bully went full on around 12:05 and put it how it really is!! Good for him

[@jCr5733]

1000000% correct. I have not wrestling in 19 years. It was my life blood watched and went to everything and then it just turn to shit absolutely despised it. Refused to watch for 2 decades. Saw a random clip of LA and within a week back All In. WWE AWE TNA will not miss a second of any now if I'm not watching that I'm listening to podcast 1000% because of LA Knight.

[@JOSEPHCabrera-hv4wz]

Such huge fan of the character and the person that is LA KNIGHT congrats buddy

[@breauxcewayne1971]

The megastar and the person who actually made wrestling cool again YEAH!

[@aryan0111]

3:07 That's what she said 😊

[@NORWOODShadow]

If Rock and Austin had a baby. You get LA Knight

[@SubZero_125]

Tommy: Yeah!

[@user-vg5zn4qo1e]

Well, I mean Dave's "Don't listen to the haters." isn't all wrong, but sometimes it's good to re-examine yourself to understand what to improve by the people who don't like you. Cause when you're being crowded by your maniac fans, you can't figure out what you should improve. Like the superplex he jumps to the top rope, maybe he's doing it a bit not safely enough or not smooth enough, but when you choose to take these critics as haters spamming, as they always say, "The truth always hurts.", you'll never be "THE GUY" you desperately trying to be in WWE.

[@ThePARADOXHEART]

I fucking love how humble Tommy Dreamer ALWAYS is. He’s the Heart and soul of ECW. He’s the king of Extreme. But he’s so calm and cool and collected and so down to earth. Really makes it clear why he is so beloved and respected.

[@neogaines2418]

I checked out of wrestling after WM19. LA Knight got me back into wrestling. It's because I can feel and see that he means what he's saying, he truly believes. It doesn't sound like he's reading from a script and he's really funny. Also his in-ring work is fantastic.

[@BoJackJoRsHMan]

Pastor Bully Ray spitting straight facts!! 11:52 😂 I'm so glad I found this podcast... This match is about to be dope and we all know it. These two are so good at what they do. 👏🏼 Even with it not being an official #1 contender match, it should still be one phenomenal stepping stone on the path to obtaining that much deserved and well overdue GOLD!! No one can stop this gravy train! Next stop, Wrestlemania 40! Get'cha popcorn ready... YEAH!

[@neogaines2418]

LA Knight got the key to the friggin city! (Hagerstown, MD). He is way more featured in WWE2K24 (the crowd even says "YEAH" when he taunts) and now dude has a singles match at Wrestlemania? I'm super excited and happy for the dude.

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

"Whatever that was" lol

[@GinV74]

It’s true. I’ll be a case study for that. I started watching again based off his hype coming across my feed now I’m hooked each week since like November watching back on KZbin.

[@rhinoakee]

I love Bully going in about halfway through. LA has earned all the love and praise he gets and I definitely understand why he's keeping his guard up. Hopefully he understands how much we as the fans really appreciate the work he's doing!

[@user-ze6ob3cs7m]

Rock and LA Knight interaction or even a walk by would get a great pop. Just like when Steve Austin and CM Punk had a backstage segment.

[@rontalkstabletop]

LA Knight has grown on me. This AJ Styles feud did it for me. Knight has paid his dues for sure.

[@optimus2008]

LA Knight absolutely deserves all the fame. William Moody be so proud.

[@amcdonald7479]

You are a very lucky man having your first wrestlemania with AJ. Everyones feedback of him is he gives you an effortless match while making you look like a king. Good luck to you sir you sure earned it this year.

[@yaboyCombo]

Great line there by Dave. Wrestling is cool again and The Rock is cool again because of wrestling

[@kravinoff]

LA Knight, a true throwback. He’s got huge potential in this next few years for a solid mid carder or even an intercontinental champ.

[@stoneking777]

Screw that i think he is way better than drew mactantyire and he was a world champ

[@deadbrothers8348]

Main eventer easily!!

[@brickz718187]

Way to lower the bar for a man who can be legendary smh😊

[@NatredTV]

Man's been a midcarder too long. He's got the chops to be main event.

[@littletom1978]

Already a fan, when said the Dummy came from Bobby Heenan back in the day, more props for me, lol 👍

[@AlphaProto]

I think the slim jim promotion is a test for LA Knight to see how he handles the pressure of representing the brand.

[@upendravarma1993]

Just imagine a promo between la knight with full creative freedom and a rock it will be for the ages

[@InvisibleFreak23]

In May, WWE is coming to Austria, LA Knight is the reason why i bought the Ticket! 🤟✌

[@shanebagin]

Knight was not getting pushed down our throats he did it organically. I found entertaining wherever he was. He has to be a World Champion once or twice.

[@kelvinmejia8384]

The rock coming back derailed this guys steam. Damn.

[@RetroHabit82]

LA Knight is The Guy.....YEAH!!

[@444thunderstr0ke]

If the Rock and Stone Cold had a baby it would be LA Knight 😂

[@terrorazeing]

I also felt that way, that they pushed LA too fast for the undisputed title. But then again, I gotta say, LA has shown very entertaining stuff during its' build up. I mean the trashtalk in his promos? That one line where he said the only bloodline that Roman's gonna see is the one that's gonna run right between his eyes? That epic contract signing segment?? Those were sooooooooo fckn entertaining, man. That's why even though I felt that he was rushed into the championship scene, but at the same time I was also thankful it happened because I wouldn't be able to see LA's epic work during the buildup if that push didn't happen.

[@zaincager3121]

La knight listens to EVERYTHING. Anything positive OR negative about him said, he writes down, memorizes and uses.

[@bidmoon7957]

Million Dollar Mega Star ☝️🥃

[@angier4748]

20 something year veteran right here

[@meethvncho]

Man they need to get my boy on raw

[@angier4748]

LA Knight wrestling a match with AJ is a dream match at Mania too , that's good. I still think he'll have a title soon

[@therev_sungyungmoon24]

As long as "Cocky" Johnson is around, LA Knight will be put on the back burner. Along with everyone else. He came in and slowed his momentum, and stole his thunder.

[@Shannon-im7re]

I want to see him or Rock roast pretty deadly so bad. It’ll be funny as hell

[@howieodell3257]

I AGREE WITH TOMMY !

[@bigc2626]

His very first Wrestlemania match this year and he will be 42 years old this year. This is why he isn’t main eventing this year even though he’s been super over. No longevity in him. He’s got way more years of wrestling behind him than in front of him. They’re totally right to not make him the top guy. Build it around someone in the 20’s who still has many prime years to give you.

[@user-tl5or4cu9h]

YEAH!!

[@jamesreding6336]

I always liked him before he was popular because of his personality

[@ArmyGuyB]

Bully out here stiring the pot. I love it.

[@ZoxosRavenwolf]

LA Knight for the win!! Land and dogs? Perfect life!!

[@xoriel77]

Here’s to a stellar 2024 for L..A..Knight. Yeah!!

[@LilJohnWayne]

YEAH!!!!

[@HomeStarGlitcher]

LA Knight could have so many GREAT matches and stories with most of the roster. I'm hoping he'll be the guy to take the US title from Logan Paul and elevate it like Gunther with the IC title.

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa669]

Sean always been good company. He was raised by hip hop he got it together