WWE veteran Vince Russo has claimed that Triple H does not like LA Knight and is holding him back. Knight has been a top fan favorite and merchandise mover for a while. Despite that, he has not become a world champion.
Russo spoke on the recent edition of Wrestling Life Online. He said stars are booked based on Triple H’s personal liking. He added that the people Triple H likes get more opportunities and spotlight. The ones who cannot break through are the ones the company is not behind.
Russo said one WWE wrestler told him that Triple H does not like Knight and openly makes fun of him backstage. Russo condemned this behavior. He said if Triple H does not like Knight, Knight will never get over. He also said he never had favorites when he was writing for wrestling companies and gave everyone a fair chance.
LA Knight Reportedly Set to Challenge Roman Reigns for World Heavyweight Championship
Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk at WrestleMania 42 to become the new World Heavyweight Champion. Four months later, his reign is still going strong. However, it is already getting dull. There needs to be a big shake-up, and that shake-up could come at Money in the Bank.
Reigns beat Seth Rollins at SummerSlam to retain his title. After the match, he had a compelling promo with LA Knight on Raw. Knight made his intentions for the title known. AAA GM Rey Mysterio also announced a luchador tournament. The winner will get a title match against Reigns on Raw in Mexico City next month.
According to a report from Fightful Select, a match between LA Knight and Roman Reigns is on the table for the Money in the Bank event on October 10. There is a strong sense internally that this match will happen. The report also noted that the feeling backstage is that Penta will win the luchador tournament and challenge Reigns on the September 14 Raw in Mexico City.
Vince Russo Opens Up About His WWE Career
Vince Russo helped build the Attitude Era. He wrote some of the most talked-about television in wrestling history. He walked away from WWE not over money or creative differences but for something far more important.
He grew up as a wrestling fan. He watched Bruno Sammartino and the “Big Three” managers: Lou Albano, Freddie Blassie, and The Grand Wizard. He saw Spiros Arion shove Chief Jay Strongbow’s ceremonial headdress down his throat. He saw it all.
Russo joined the WWF as a freelance magazine writer in 1992. He worked his way up to editor by 1994 under the pen name Vic Venom. He was promoted to the creative team in 1996. By early 1997, he was elevated to head writer.
When Vince McMahon anointed him, Russo thought he was going up to the office to be fired. He was the most shocked person in the room. It was never a plan of his. He was just a firm believer in things happening for a reason.
When McMahon launched SmackDown in 1999, the demands on Russo became relentless. He was writing two full programs and producing pay-per-views. He was barely coming up for air. His family was waiting for a husband and father who was never there.
He wanted to relocate his wife to her hometown so she could be around family. McMahon looked him in the eye and said, “Vince, I don’t know what the problem is. You make enough money to hire a nanny.” McMahon had no idea he was talking to a proud Italian husband and father. There was no way the company was going to be more important than his family.
He left WWE in October 1999. Even though WCW did not go the way he wanted, he does not regret leaving McMahon after that comment. He thanks him for it because it really woke him up.
Russo says the hardcore audience hates him because his style was sports entertainment, not professional wrestling. He got that from Vince Sr. and the WWWF when he was a kid. He was always more of an entertainment guy than a wrestling guy. The hardcore audience will forever hate him because of that.
FAQs
Q. What did Vince Russo claim about LA Knight?
A. Russo claimed Triple H does not like LA Knight.
Q. Why does Russo think Knight is held back?
A. Russo believes Triple H does not support Knight enough.
Q. Has LA Knight won a world championship?
A. No. Knight has not won a world championship yet.
Q. Who could LA Knight face at Money in the Bank?
A. LA Knight could face Roman Reigns for the title.
Q. When could Reigns and Knight face each other?
A. The match could happen at Money in the Bank on October 10.
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