LA Knights promo skills are what brought him to the dance in the first place and that was on full display during his promo on the February 7 edition of SmackDown where he cut a promo on Drew McIntyre. It appears that Knight actually went off script in the promo and he has now explained why thats the case.
While speaking toGorilla Position, LA Knight was asked about the promo where he went off script, telling the audience that its okay to cry for mental health and that it doesnt make anyone less of a man.
Knight explained that sometimes he experiences a crisis of conscience regarding certain things, especially knowing that people watching TV may look up to and emulate what they see and said he wanted to be a positive influence.
Knight reflected on the moment, explaining that he was considering making fun of someone for crying, but felt that making fun of a man for crying seemed backwards. He felt it was important to clarify upfront that crying, when its necessary and real, should never be something to feel ashamed of. He emphasized that he wasnt shaming men for crying in general.
However, Knight also wanted to point out that there is a point where it can go too far, and at that point, a little shame might be needed. He made sure to clarify that his intention was to avoid confusing people with what he was saying.
LA Knight has also broken his silence on his Royal Rumble drama with Drew McIntyre as he made it clear there werent any major issues between the two. Regardless, Knights unscripted moment is an important reminder that even in wrestling, emotions and mental health should be respected and discussed openly. He made sure his promo struck the right balance and its safe to say he nailed it.
What do you think about LA Knights approach to mental health in wrestling? Do you feel like the conversation about mental health is progressing in WWE? Share your thoughts below, and feel free to leave your feedback!
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