Wrestling fanatics are often very particular regarding whom they root for. Winning an array of awards, honors is on one side, and winning the hearts of a million fans is on the other. The second demands some X factor beyond the usual talent and skill. LA Knight’s current status makes everybody believe that he got something otherworldly to turn into an absolute fan favorite from a mere mediocre within a gap of a few months.
To reason for his epic rise in worldly terms, his drop-dead mic skill and magnificent charisma can’t go unmentioned. Despite Knight not getting his shot right at last weekend’s Money in The Bank, fans didn’t raise doubt about his supremacy. That said, former WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash sailed against the wind to openly accuse the 40-year-old of stealing The Rock‘s gimmick and style. The wrestling legend, however, found himself in deep water in terms of fans’ disapproval in the aftermath.
Kevin Nash dropped a bombshell comment on LA Knight’s in-ring persona
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Kevin Nash has always been super blunt when it comes to spitting raw facts that he deems right. Staying true to his usual self, the Hall of Famer came candid regarding his thoughts on the LA Knight before Money in The Banks kicked in.
During his appearance on the ‘Kilq This’ podcast, Nash blasted the fan favorite for the match with a bombshell comment on his in-ring persona. Without mincing his word even a bit, Nash said, ”Am I the only one that sees like an absolute rip off of The Rock to the point when he cut the promo on fu*ing Logan Paul or whatever the fu* his name is”
”The only thing he didn’t do is turn the motherfu**er sideways. Jesus Christ, does everybody have amnesia? There’s nothing original,” he concluded.
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The comment was supposed to make a massive fuss when the person in question is currently one of the most over stars on the roster right now It had fans fuming at Nash all over the wall of social media platforms.
Fans rubbished Kevin Nash as he threw dirt at their favourite, LA Knight
Kevin Nash, 63, was a remarkable name during his heyday in the company. Being a former heavyweight, his opinion holds volume to the entire world of pro wrestling. But this time, fans slammed him hard for being unnecessarily critical of one of the bright faces of the current roster.
A fan/YouTuber posted on Twitter regarding the highly hyped-up controversy, upholding some honest facts about it. He pointed out that every other wrestler copied someone at some point in their career and there’s no sin in it.
So Twitter is buzzing over Kevin Nash's comment that LA Knight is a "ripoff" of the Rock. Let's consider a few points:
First off, Kevin is entitled to his opinion like anyone else. Plus, he's always had controversial takes, even back in his prime. This doesn't even crack his… pic.twitter.com/p1hWpzx4pm
— Just Alyx (@JustAlyxCentral) July 3, 2023
Fans have his back in the threads. One of them noted that Nash himself copied The Undertaker’s moves so, he doesn’t have any legit right to oppose the same.
He stole all his moves from the undertaker so…
— Chad Nemec ⚡️(Can confirm my own identity) (@acenemec) July 3, 2023
Some advised him to get over this petty thing because LA Knight won’t be overshadowed in any way.
People like Nash need to get over it. If you're gonna be influenced by anyone, by all means go for the legends you watched.
Charisma and connectivity are two of the best things any wrestler can have and LA Knight has it. In a sea of mediocrity, he stands out, it's no bad thing.
— Grapevine Fires (@NoRoutineHere) July 3, 2023
A few fans even consider being compared to The Rock to be an honor for Knight. They don’t really have any issue if another DJ enters the arena.
I wouldn’t be mad about another Rock coming along, shoot.
— BrentMakesBelts (@BrentMakesBelts) July 3, 2023
he always had a rock style vibe way back in the Impact days. LA Knight has the charisma that most wrestlers don’t possess.
— Flower (1997-2020) 🌹 (@dan13l858) July 4, 2023
Some go a bit comedic in their tone too.
Stone Rock Steve Johnson …Yeaaaaah
— The “E” TRADE (@LegendaryELocc) July 3, 2023
A user reminded Nash that even The Rock’s people elbow was not original.
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Very well put. To add to that, the Rock himself said he used the People's Elbow as an homage to Dusty Rhodes' Bionic Elbow
— Brian Black (@TheBrianB74) July 3, 2023
Fans may have assured that the two-time Hall of Famers’ ill comment won’t hamper Knight’s reputation in the mix. However, it will be interesting to see how he will unleash his skill and power in the future with such a huge array of fans backing him tirelessly.
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What’s your take on fans going berserk on Kevin Nash for badmouthing LA Knight’s in-ring persona? Let us know in the comments.