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LA Knight is undeniably one of the fastest-rising stars on the main roster. However, WWE has been delaying his push for a while. With each passing week on SmackDown, The WWE Universe clamors to see LA Knight. Although the fans have taken a shine to the 40-year-old, the company is making him work harder for a career boost. 

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However, a recent report indicates that LA Knight has made a believer out of the WWE patriarch, Vince McMahon. Interestingly, when McMahon was still the creative lead, things did not look very great for Knight. But now, McMahon is seemingly beginning to acknowledge Knight’s rising popularity among the WWE Universe. 

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LA Knight has reportedly made a “fan” out of Vince McMahon

LA Knight has been a fan-favorite since the beginning of this year. It was heavily speculated that he would win the Money in the Bank match at the namesake premium live event this year. But, to the fan’s disappointment, Knight did not receive his push. Meanwhile, it was recently reported that LA Knight would finally receive his push after SummerSlam. Could this have anything to do with Vince McMahon?

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According to Wade Keller of PWTorch, as a result of Knight’s rising popularity, Vince McMahon has “grown to be a fan.” The Executive Chairman of WWE ultimately likes to give the people what they want. And with each week on SmackDown, Knight receives one of the loudest pops from the WWE Universe. 

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It should also be noted that Triple H has always been one of Knight’s supporters since the latter’s NXT days. Although Vince McMahon does not involve himself much in creative decision-making, he is still reportedly consulted before plans come to fruition. Hence, it is possible that LA Knight’s push was delayed due to Vince McMahon taking his time to see if his popularity was a fad. 

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Nevertheless, WWE isn’t the only place where LA Knight chants reverberate.

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Fans cheer for LA Knight after AEW Dynamite 

Although LA Knight failed to emerge victorious in his fatal-four-way match on the latest edition of SmackDown, it has not led to a drop in his surging popularity. Intriguingly, the LA Knight chants are not limited to WWE shows. 

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Fans were seen rooting for LA Knight after AEW Dynamite’s Blood and Guts edition. The show emanated from the TD Garden in Boston. After the video went viral on the internet, Knight shared the clip on his Instagram Story. 

All in all, the admiration that fans have for Knight cannot be denied. We will have to wait and see what the future holds for the former Million Dollar Champion after SummerSlam.

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What are your thoughts on Vince McMahon’s reaction to LA Knight’s popularity? Comment below!

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Rishabh is an avid pro wrestling fan and a WWE writer at Essentially Sports with over a year’s experience in journalism. Having completed his Bachelor’s in Education at European International University, his research prowess is the most powerful tool in his skillset. For Rishabh, pro wrestling is not just sports entertainment; it’s an emotion. As an impressionable 7-year-old child, he believed that only The Undertaker could defeat his dad. Besides expressing his love for WWE in his articles, he teaches fitness and flow art. He is a certified Steelmaceflow artist and coach, teaching people how to do something beautiful with their strength.

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