LA Knight On "YEAH", The Undertaker's Return, Bray Wyatt, Changing His Name From Max Dupri
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- Let me talk to ya! LA Knight (@reallaknight) is a professional wrestler signed to WWE. He is known for his work in IMPACT Wrestling and NWA under the name Eli Drake. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his Mountain Dew Pitch Black match against Bray Wyatt at the Royal Rumble, being in the ring with the Undertaker at the 30th anniversary of Raw, being managed by the legendary Paul Bearer and what he learned from him, doing motion capture for WWE 2K games, celebrating his 20th year in wrestling this year, moving on from the Max Dupri character, reacting to people thinking he sounds like The Rock, his WrestleMania plans and much more!
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Correct spelling of YEAH
01:55 Undertaker & Paul Bearer
06:10 Promo Skills
07:14 Bray Wyatt
10:16 Royal Rumble
11:41 The Rock
12:57 Eli Drake
15:47 Veteran Status
17:48 Mountain Dew Pitch Black Match
19:03 Million Dollar Title
20:55 WWE 2K Games
24:35 Wrestlemania
25:27 Expectations
26:47 Gratitude
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If you enjoyed this interview with LA Knight, give me a YEAH!
YEAH
Dude this guy is the future of wwe no doubt
Yeah!!!!
YEAH!!!
Hell yeah.
LA Knight is legit!!! He harkens me back to the loud mouth trash talkers of the 80’s and 90’s. His charisma and mic skills are 💯
Ikr? I get Stone Cold/Rock vibes from him
@@obsessivefanboy7 Def Stone Cold vibes, the whole YEEEAH! interaction with the crowd is sick af haha obviously not the same as the texas rattlesnake but it brings me back to that era I hope he goes far... YEEEAH!
Megastar in the making indeed!
@@EZPEO I completely agree, and I've always got that vibe from him even going back to 2011 when I first seen him on NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. He really became one of my favorites when he became Eli Drake in Impact.
@@EZPEO YEEAH
LA Knight just has IT. Really glad he's getting featured in very high profile segments. Great interview and conversation as always Chris! Cheers from the Philippines!! YEAH!
It's sad though that he's being fed to bray wyatt.
@@anthonybell5666 In my humble opinion the feud with Wyatt has been good for both of them.
@@Jeffy-331 He looks like a big star feuding with Wyatt. Will be interesting to see what a Pitch Black Match is.
@@jonastiger1000 going to ve exactly as described knowing other bray matches.
Yeah!
Amazing how he can jump in & out of character seamlessly, he has mastered the new age of what a pro-wrestler is, allow people to see enough of him to be invested in him as a person rather than a character, but have an ability to seamlessly slip into character when needed. The fact that even with the Undertaker in the ring he still had the crowd shouting his catchphrase back to him show how over he is
Natural charisma. The dude is the total package.
I was trying to figure out why I like this guy so much
And it hit me
That he is basically the personification of each era
A little bit of The rock, Stone cold, Eighties over the top physique, 90s, 2000s mic work, the current mesh of jumping in-and-out of character.
Yup
He's the full package
He's so very well balanced on talking performing, in ring work, and overloaded with charisma.
He could face giants, specialists, "gimmicky" guys (Bray), anyone - a lot like The Rock did, and still be believable.
Agreed! YEAH!
@@danlc95 also agreed, I’m kinda psyched to honestly be reading all these reactions because seriously, this gimmick is pure fire!
@One Opinion - Right? I'm sure they (wwe) has staff scanning these threads.
I'm watching as I type, Smack Down. The first time since 2001 - specifically to see if LA Knight makes an appearance.
LA Knight is a legit megastar, no one can teach that level of charisma and personality
LA Knight reminds me of the “old school” wrestlers back in the day..WWE needs more of this!!! LOVE LA Knight!! ❤️❤️
The man is still in character even a little bit in the interview when Wyatt is brought up, even back when he was Eli Drake, he was a superstar talent, I can't wait to see how far he goes, he's gonna be on top of the world
I really appreciate any wrestler who stays in character and blur the lines between kayfave and reality.. i only knew LA knight in WWE.. now I'm a fan.
Him and MJF keep kayfabe alive
@@mohamadsorya6718 100% agreed, trust me man, if you saw this guy in impact you would've seen he was good then. He just got 10x better from the last time I saw him
@@mccannmotorsports3858 that's awesome.. I'm glad he's getting a spot and an opportunity in WWE
@@mohamadsorya6718 hey at some point this year everybody will be saying L A KNIGHT YEAH 😅😅
@@mccannmotorsports3858 i started saying it with my girlfriend.. especially when we are "fooling around"
As a 2010’s wwe fan, turning on raw and seeing this LA Knight for the first time, bro definitely captivated my attention and made me a fan. Bro reminds me of the best parts of each era.
Absolutely
You hit the nail right on the head
Damn wrong era to be a fan then. My era was 199-2001 when I was 6-8 years old. Then again 2005-2012
@The world is immense - Mine was 88 - 94, and 99 - 01.
LA Knight brought me back for 2023.
LA Knight is easily one of my favourites right now in WWE.Really hope he is Mr Money in the bank this year!! YEAH!
YEAH!!!
AND GET STOMPED OUT-YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!!!!!!
I’ve become a major fanboy of this guy. He’s a star. I hope his stock continues to rise because he has everything he needs to be an all timer
See this interview? Shoes of a champion 🏆
You win the internet today!😂😂😂
See this jacket? Shoes of a champion.
Dunno if it already exists, but if there isnt, there should be a "Shoes of a Champion" shirt or hoodie.
Became a fan of his late in his Impact run and, man, I'm so glad he's getting this big spotlight now! LA in LA this coming April! YEAH! 🗣
LA in LA!
LET ME TALK TO YA!
YEAH!
“I kinda like LA Knight; He’s like The Miz But With Muscles”😂
His catchphrase is going to be over more by the summer. YEAH!!
LA Knight is the right guy at the right place at the right time. He's finally going to shine on the big stage. He's carried this whole feud with Bray and I hope upper management recognizes it
I love this guy! Probably the best talker on the roster rn. I need some championship around his waist ASAP.
As always, great interview Mr. Van Vliet
One of the best, he just a lil behind Seth
This guy is going to be the top heel in the company, no doubt in my mind. Hunter will look like a genius for believing in him
I’m harkened back to when he was talking about driving to LA in your last conversation, & it’s crazy how far he’s come.
Really enjoyed this conversation, Chris!
Thanks for checking it out Kameron!
Never knew of him before WWE, He's now one of my top 5 favorites and easily my favorite promo.
So glad he’s getting the spotlight in WWE. Awesome talent.
The real star in the wyatt feud is this guy
No way. I literally rewatched the first interview because I wanted to hear him in an interview and here you are Chris. Thumbs up👍
Great interview, dude. LA Knight has made me a fan cause he's so good on the mic and can be given anything and still make it work. The guy is super talented and has done a great job in his feud with Bray Wyatt. He's gonna go far in WWE. I can't wait for the Pitch Black match and to see where he goes from there.
Future WWE Champ, YEAH! #LegendInTheMaking
Supremely talented guy. Shame his global exposure has taken so long to arrive. Let’s hope Knight stays healthy and has a great run.
Ever since he was in Impact, I always thought “man I can’t wait until Eli Drake shows up in WWE” and here we are. It took me a little bit to get used to the name change. But LA Knight is that damn good and made it work.
I love that he is on television now. He is such a great talent and has just not been given the platform
I was desperately waiting for this interview, i love you chris
Brooo the megastar is making an impact (no pun intended) in the WWE‼️ I can’t wait too see what else is in stored for LA Knight, YEAH! Loved this interview CVV, keep up the hard work, we will always acknowledge it 💪🏽
🙏🙌
Only fan support could turn this guy face. He's the TRUTH! We all can't get enough of his charisma. Thank you so much bruv for entertaining us.
So happy for Knight! Been a fan since Impact! and I remember thinking then, "THIS GUY could/should absolutely be a top guy in WWE!" and he's on his way! Sure he will be a world champion sooner rather than later! Great interview, as per usual, Chris!
Why is this guy not on top already! My god he's just got the look and charisma for days. Push him to the moon and let him talk. YEAH! Also he sounds like the Rock and it's hilarious when you realize it.
I wanna to see LA Knight in and win the rumble. YEAH!
LA Knight is Awesome. An Amazing Mic Talker, theme song is so catchy and always loved it when the Crowd shouts his "YEAH" Catchphrase and even when he was cutting promos to The American Badass, The Undertaker. He is a MEGASTAR and a Future WWE Champion. Loved this Interview CVV, Keep it up Man! 👏
Hell yeah, future champ!!
I love how recent this interview is.I feel like so many wrestling interviews are outdated.Great job Chris!!!
This man has been making a slow climb. Saw him on NWA Powerr and loved that he comes off as a legit throwback. Much success to LA Knight! YEAAHH!
LA Knight on another level of talking Promo!
Cant believe im fan boying as an adult in 2023 this guy is it! YEAH!
This guy made me" YEAH!" out of nowhere even in bathroom xD its contagious
Man has mastered the character
The way he switches between character and person is amazing, dude has so much charisma
I commented that you guys should do another video and you absolutely delivered! YEAHHHH
This is amazing, with the timing of this podcast. Royal Rumble weekend is ahead. YEAH!!!
La knight is one of my favorite superstars right now
Always found la knight a very chill and down to earth person even in non stop action
LA Knight is selling the hell out of the Pitch Black match
La knights work has been excellent one of the best promos in the business easily.
I love these interviews man !
This guy is an instant classic MJF would call him a generational talent
I'd heard his name but never seen anything of LA Knight until now and man, this guy has it all. Love him on the mic.
Thank you Again Chris especially , doing this a few days before the Bighest match of his Life with the Best of his Generation Bray.
Going to. BE epic !!!!
It was a LOT of fun seeing Knight in that Raw segment; I still remember being at the CWFH taping where he cut a lovely promo about his time with Bearer/Pringle, and it's been great seeing him excel this far wherever he is. Looking forward to seeing what happens next! Y E A H
LA Knight in both Black and Gold and 2.0 was epic ! His promo work is top notch.
Happy for Shaun . He finally gets to show off why he's great. Hope nothing but success for the guy.
YEAHHH! He's absolute class - a genuine student of the game and love his absolute honesty.
whoever did la knights entrance in wwe2k22 deserves a big bonus. knowing knight did a lot of mocap, i assumed he did it himself this time around as well. im shocked to hear he didnt since the motions resemble him so well. great work
Loved him in TNA, and love him even more in WWE! Great interview as always 😎
I'm glad he's in WWE and getting the spotlight he deserves 💯😎and seriously deserves a Intercontinental championship run hopefully soon.
love Eli Drake, been a fan of his since finding NWA Powerr! YAAAAA! hes done well growing well into a great wrestler , a lot of the NWA Powerr wrestlers from 2019 and so have grown well and are awesome
I remember when he showed up on NXT his first night, seemed totally confident and in control of the scene. Felt like he was already established in the brand despite just showing up for the first time.
LA knight we need so one like you in wrestling to come along!! Thank you!!
LA Knight is more over than Bray Wyatt. YEAH!
Bray Wyatt is a DUMMY, YEAH!
YEAH! I love LA Knight! Great interview!
Perfect balance of staying in character while allowing true character to shine through.
LA knight needs to be pushed to the top. I’ll tune in just to see this guy. He has it all.
LA Knight is a full fledged gem 💎
Genuinely one of the best around. Wish he would’ve gotten to wwe 10 years gao
2 Legends, CVV & LA Knight 🙌
🗣 YEAAAAAHHH!!!!
Yeaaaaaaaaah! Love LA Knight, amplified like old school wrestlers. Amazing promo and in ring work. My guy!
He's winning the Rumble next year after the Wyatt thing he has to go up the ladder. He has the package promo, charisma, in ring, physique and a catchphrase YEAH.
Best interviews as always Chris. Awesome listen as always
Much appreciated, Caleb!
@@ChrisVanVliet my time is now
@@JohnCenaCrewsStarWars I can't see you, but your time is now
Eli Drake! Loved him then and now and forever. Great on the mic, and YEAH!
THE GOAT
Amazing performer indeed LA Knight he deserves everything good!! In wrestling!!💙💜✨💲
One of the best talker in the business today and custom made for WWE.
Such a chill guy. I didn't know he did the motion capture for a lot of the guys in 2K22. That's awesome.
Like LA, I'm not really a superstitious person, but 23 also seems to keep randomly showing itself with me too. Interesting to learn about that from him.
I think he did 2k18 too
He did the WWE 2k games from 2015 to the WWE 2k22 game @DvlRicho
So cool you got too interview LA Knight. I loved his Bray impression, it wasn’t me my brotha! Lol
Excellent interview. LA Knight should be WWE champion rn, YEAH!
Guy can talk, has that swagger and has a catchphrase already. Watching him grow will be fun for the next few years.
Since day one of his impact run, this guy has been a star.
So very proud of him getting some much deserved recognition and he is very close to Dwayne in a lot of ways all due respect to Ricky starks I hope he breaks into the main event scene somehow
Yeah Shaun's way of talking is way more closer to Dwayne's than Ricky's fashion tho is much closer to Dwayne's.
Other than your last interview with LA Knight I did not know much about him, then he was Max and I found that whole deal quite entertaining, but it clearly has a very limited shelf life. It took maybe 2 weeks of TV before he was pretty much over with me. Great charisma, great wrestling and great on the mic. Put the rocket on and let him go!
Actually your channel is the one that got me into LA Knight , He's interview with you and then I watch him in smackdown , he is the perfect man to start fued with returning Bray Wyatt , He is future megastar and face of company for sure
Crazy to think he wasn’t signed earlier in his career, but glad he is in WWE now on his way to the main event like he should be.
I was fan of this guy when he was on tna .. so it's great to see him in wwe.
I LOVE LA KNIGHT!!! He just expresses excitement!!!
LA KNIGHT i like this guy. He had a whoñe lot of potencial to be a huge superstar in the WWE.
We love L.A.Knight,ready to see him do some BIG THINGS, he deserves it.💯
LA Knight needs to be pushed like boxes that need rush delivery.
This man is IT and can very well be the next megastar all he needs is a good push and he can easily go from heel to face. Have him qualify for elimination chamber 2023
This guy is a throwback . He may not be a HBK or AJ Styles. But the dude has IT. Thank God Vince stepped out when he did otherwise we may not have even seen LA Knight ever again or that moment on Raw
YEEAAHH!!!
You know he’s good when he’s shining in a feud with Bray Wyatt and an insertion of The Undertaker. He will come out of this an absolute bigger star than he already is.
I love LA Knight , this was very interesting to listen too.
Today years old learning he did a bunch of Mocap for 2k. I already thought he was the man and that solidified it.
I love all of your interviews Chris but the wrestling ones are my favorite! LA Knight is so legit I hope he gets pushed and becomes a champion in WWE
Ngl I never heard anybody say LA Knight sounds like the rock, but now that you said it and I heard it from you, I can’t unhear it 😭
Dude is legit performer great promo cutter
reminds me of Jesse Ventura , Billy graham , the Rock with his poise and his verbal skills. Great talent happy to see him on smack down every week