LA Knight Struggles to Win Big in WWE

LA Knight is struggling to reach the top of WWE, with multiple failed attempts to win the Money in the Bank match and a world title.

What happened?

He has won the United States Championship twice, but has never held onto world championship gold, leaving fans and critics wondering why he can't break through. LA Knight was WWE's No. 8 merchandise seller in 2024, and the top merchandise mover in the summer of 2023, showing his popularity.

Why it matters for LA Knight

His crowd reactions, though still good, aren't what they used to be, with Knight noting that his creative "trajectory" is to blame. At 43 years old, Knight's chances of winning a world title are not zero, but they're not very good either, with new top-tier talent like Trick Williams and Bron Breakker entering the scene.

What comes next?

Knight recently lost a Fatal 4-Way match to Jey Uso, sparking debate in the Internet Wrestling Community about their in-ring skills, with some considering Uso a better worker. LA Knight has been "unappreciated" in pro wrestling, he told Chris Van Vliet, and his fans have labeled him one of WWE's most underrated stars. He was clearly one of WWE's hottest stars in the summer of 2023, but WWE always seemed to get cold feet whenever it felt like the time was right to go all in on his push. Knight's attempts to break through the glass ceiling will only prove to be more difficult with the influx of new talent, making his world title push even more challenging. And with his age and lack of a true world title push, critics are suggesting that he will never actually win one, leaving LA Knight to wonder what could have been. But Knight is still seeking his first world title, and his fans are hoping he can finally break through and achieve his goal.