For LA Knight fans frustrated about his use in WWE, a new report offers up some big, positive news about his path forward in 2026.
LA Knight has become one of WWE’s most popular performers over the last few years. His bond with fans is one built on a belief that he was dealt a bad hand when he moved up from NXT to the main roster, and when given a chance to shine on his own terms, he became one of the brightest stars in the company.
Yet, there are many of his most devoted fans who feel he has not been positioned in the way he deserves. And that is as one of the top talents in the company, and a world champion. Well, that could be changing next year.
“Sources indicate to Bodyslam that 2026 will be a much better year for Knight,” BodySlam.net reports. “Knight is being positioned as one of the top babyfaces in the company, and with him being involved with The Vision, it’s only going to grow the crowd reactions in a more positive way.”
LA Knight’s beatdown on RAW the first steps in a long-term push?
This report may explain why Knight was a heavily featured part of this week’s edition of WWE RAW. On Monday’s show, he made an unexpected save when The Vision member Logan Paul attacked Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. The clash set up a matchup between him and Paul in the evening’s main event.
In the final segments of the show, Knight lost to Paul after outside interference from The Vision and the mystery man appearing on television in recent weeks. After getting escorted to the back, the former United States champion wanted to fight on and was brutally beaten down by Paul and Bronson Reed backstage.
The segment that framed Knight as unwilling to give in may have been done to make him a sympathetic figure to fans and set up a long-term feud with the group made up of Reed, Paul, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman. A long rivalry with the top faction on RAW will certainly bring a lot of attention to LA Knight in the months ahead.
