Wrestler Profile

LA Knight

LA Knight is proof that timing plus talking can beat any script. After years bouncing between promotions as Eli Drake — winning Impact's world championship along the way — and a false start in WWE, Knight caught fire in 2023 on pure charisma, with crowds chanting his catchphrases louder than the company could ignore. YEAH!

His Rock-meets-Attitude-Era delivery made him the most over act in wrestling for a stretch, culminating in a Crown Jewel title shot against Roman Reigns and a tag match at Survivor Series with John Cena in his corner. He captured the United States Championship in 2024, giving the Megastar his first WWE gold.

Knight's appeal is old-school: talk them into the building, deliver when the bell rings. WrestleRanks voters — the same fans who chanted him into the main event — keep him firmly in the weekly picture.

Promotions

LA Knight is associated with WWE (2024–2026).

PWI rankings history

LA Knight has been ranked in the PWI 500 4 times, first at No. 271 in 2021 and most recently at No. 22 in 2025. The highest placement is No. 22, reached in 2025.

Placements by year: 2021 (No. 271), 2023 (No. 130), 2024 (No. 27), 2025 (No. 22).

Compiled from the annual rankings published by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. See the 2025 edition.

LA Knight in the WrestleRanks rankings

LA Knight is tracked as a charismatic performer on WrestleRanks. WrestleRanks standings are decided one week at a time, from fan voting and editor input. Read more about how our rankings work, or see the live, interactive profile with weekly rank history and voting on the LA Knight ranking page.

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