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Rising WWE Star Asked to Be Himself Rather Than Copying Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Stone Cold Steve Austin

Published Jun 9, 2023 | 8:00 AM EDT

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LA Knight has an undeniable talent. Knight is a charismatic and talented wrestler who has proved his worth since his debut on WWE. LA Knight successfully earned his spot in WWE’s annual Money in the Bank ladder match. Fans anticipate big things in line for the star as they tune into the Money Bank Ladder match that takes place on the 1st of July. The new emerging Queen Zelina Vega has also qualified for the women’s MITB bout. Zelina Vega is best known for her personality. Vega’s in-ring style is distinctive and highly commendable.

Appearing on the latest episode of the show “The Bump” the two megastars exchanged a few words for each other as they engaged in a fierce verbal affair.

Zelina Vega fires backs at LA Knight by asking him to stop copying The Rock or Stone Cold

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During the interview with Bump, LA Knight took a massive shot at Zelina Vega. He said, according to the LWO star herself, she is a representation of the “nerds” and “gamers,” and that’s all he can see in the locker room. Meanwhile, Knight believes he is the last of a dying breed.

Slashing back at LA Knight, Vega gave a comeback statement saying,

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“I think he needs to worry less about the gamers and nerds and worry more about trying to be himself.. not Rock and Stone Cold Lite. He’s probably pretty neat under all that.”

Vega couldn’t sit quietly after what Knight stated. Replying back to the fan, Vega made an impression of Knight. Although there is no bad blood between the two, Vega hinted that Knight should be worried about his match than focusing on others.

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Vega remarked that imitating legends like “Rock” or “Stone Cold Austin” won’t help him attain success. She further stated that he should work on his own individuality by letting fans see his real persona. Nevertheless, the current WWE star holds a desire in facing Stone Cold in the ring.

LA Knight wishes to fight “Stone Cold” Steve Austin

Steve Austin passed his prime heroic era about 20 years ago. He has always been a fan-favorite and his fans have always missed seeing him in the ring.

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Post his retirement and his age, Stone Cold made a smashing return to the ring. He went through a jaw-dropping battle against Kevin Owens at Showcase of the Immortals in Texas.

LA Knight expressed his desire to fight against Austin. There have been no signs from Steve Austin to make this epic battle happen or to further the agenda put forward by Knight.

Fans often remark lA Knight as the carbon copies of Stone Cold and The Rock. It looks like Vega’s words are not just empty sentences. Fans are excited to witness what happens on the big day and eager to see the Money Bank Ladder match.

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Do you agree with Vega’s comment on Knight imitating Stone Cold and Rock? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Gayatri Sudame

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Gayatri Sudame is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports and has three years of experience in content writing and journalism. She has been following WWE from an early age though her career path took her in a different direction she has found her way back to the sport she loved growing up. As an experienced writer, she has a keen eye for detail which reflects in her work.
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Amal Joyce