The Undertaker has had unparalleled impact and influence have solidified his status as one of the greatest and most revered WWE superstars in history.
So it’s always either intimidating or a pleasure for younger pro wrestlers to meet with ‘the phenom’ depending on circumstances. This was the case for the LA Knight, who garnered major attention from both fans and critics of the grappling game since 2023. Despite his unexpected rise in popularity, the WWE has faced criticism for not fully capitalising on Knight’s unexpected ascent to superstardom.
Formerly known as Eli Drake during his time in Impact Wrestling, Knight shared an unexpected encounter with The Undertaker during an interview with Interactive Wrestling Radio at the Shot Show convention.
“It has been interesting! It has been different. I’ve never been to a convention like that. You get to see some artillery, that is for sure. I’m not the biggest gun enthusiast, I’ll tell you that. But, I love the shotgun. It is an exhilarating feeling. But, when I saw a grenade launcher – That was pretty wild! It was a cool time. You run into some interesting characters there as well.”
Interestingly, it was the Undertaker who initiated contact with the former Impact World Champion during the event.
“That was just random happenstance. He was just there! Goldberg was there in attendance. I didn’t know he (Undertaker) was going to be there today. He came over and said, “Oh I didn’t know wrestlers were going to be here today”, and introduced himself. We took a picture and he went on his way.”
LA Knight has also made appearances in television programs, including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and has contributed to motion capture for numerous WWE 2K games.
H/t to Fightful.com