WWE Continues To Drop The Ball With LA Knight
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- Sports Money WWE Continues To Drop The Ball With LA Knight By Blake Oestriecher,
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- LA Knight recently lost in the King of the Ring tournament quarterfinals.
Sports Money WWE Continues To Drop The Ball With LA Knight By Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling.Follow Author Jun 18, 2026, 08:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary LA Knight, a consistently popular WWE star, continues to fall short of winning a world championship despite immense fan support and being a top merchandise seller. Often feeling "unappreciated," Knight, at 43, faces diminishing chances for a world title, especially with new talent rising. Critics cite his in-ring skills or a crowded roster as potential reasons for his stalled push. Recent losses, including in the King of the Ring tournament, underscore his struggle to break the glass ceiling. The article contrasts his situation with Jey Uso, who, despite similar popularity, secured a world title, partly due to his Bloodline storyline. While Knight will remain a high-profile star, a world title seems increasingly unlikely.
LA Knight recently lost in the King of the Ring tournament quarterfinals. (Credit: Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesLA Knight, no matter how close he gets to the top of WWE, always seems to fall just a little bit short.