LA Knight Reveals Early WWE Goals and NXT Success Story

One Big Thing

LA Knight reached a major career milestone just months into his WWE career by capturing the Million Dollar Championship, a goal he hadn’t even planned for when joining the company in 2021.

Key Details

• Knight wrote out five years’ worth of career goals upon signing with WWE in 2021
• His storyline with Ted DiBiase and Cameron Grimes exceeded his initial expectations
• Their segments were the only ones beating AEW in head-to-head ratings

By The Numbers

• Joined WWE NXT in 2021
• Won the Million Dollar Championship within his first year
• Planned career goals spanning 5 years

Direct Quote

“When I first signed back in 2021, I started writing out a bunch of goals and things that I wanted to do, you know, year one, year two, year three, year four, year five,” Knight said on The Wrestling Classic.

Why It Matters

Knight’s early success in NXT demonstrated his ability to draw viewers and perform in high-profile storylines, setting the foundation for his current main roster success on SmackDown.

The Bottom Line

LA Knight’s immediate impact in NXT, particularly during the Wednesday Night Wars with AEW, proved his value to WWE and helped establish him as a rising star in the company.

What’s Your Take?

What do you think LA Knight’s next major career milestone will be in WWE? Share your thoughts in the comments below.