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They say meeting your idols will always be a one-of-a-kind experience. Shaun Ricker has become an idol himself as he is known by the name of LA Knight. The 41-year-old star has become massively popular and is on the rise. He is now all set to have a title shot at the title of Undisputed WWE Universal Champion in the upcoming Crown Jewel. Before the event, the star reflected upon a very special moment for him. Knight talked about what it was like meeting Dwayne ‘The Rock’ [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/the-rock/] Johnson backstage at SmackDown. LA KNIGHT ON MEETING THE ROCK LA Knight was in conversation with Mail Sport [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/wwe/article-12697115/WWE-star-LA-Knight-explains-hell-different-challenge-Roman-Reigns-ahead-WWE-Universal-Championship-fight-talks-teaming-John-Cena.html]’s Alex McCarthy. Ahead of his main event match, he was asked about a variety of topics, ranging from John Cena to Roman Reigns and his interaction with Dwayne Johnson. According to him, Knight was present on the day Johnson made his return to the promotion. He said the interaction went as follows, “I mean, just a quick kind of, you know, bro hug and ‘Hey, man, how you been? You’re doing great awesome!’ You know, all that kind of stuff. But at least it was a quick little ‘good to see again.” [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Dwayne-Johnson-3-36.jpg] The Defiant One [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/la-knight/] showed that he had the opportunity to at least have a small conversation with The Brahma Bull. Previously in an interview, Knight admitted that he was influenced a lot by the Attitude Era [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-la-knight-opens-up-on-his-inspiration-from-attitude-era-stars-despite-open-criticism-from-wwe-legend-i-have-no-choice/]. And fans know that The Rock defined the era. Johnson made his return to the promotion on the September 15 episode of SmackDown this year. He made his entry in the ring with Pat McAfee and had a brief interaction with Austin Theory. The interaction ended with The Rock delivering his People’s Elbow on Theory. Read More| What Was LA Knight Doing Before the YEAH! Movement and Topping Merchandise Charts in WWE? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-what-was-la-knight-doing-before-the-yeah-movement-and-topping-merchandise-charts-in-wwe/] Since Dwayne Johnson has returned to the promotion, do you think LA Knight will get a chance to work alongside him? Do you think Johnson will show up at the main event of Crown Jewel? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-from-the-undertaker-to-cm-punk-every-wwe-superstar-who-attacked-vince-mcmahon-stone-cold-steve-austin-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-brock-lesnar/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">LA Knight: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</h2>
<h2>Who is LA Knight?Â Â Â </h2>
Shaun Ricker, also known as LA Knight, was born on November 1, 1982, in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. He is now signed with WWE and competes on the SmackDown brand. Aside from wrestling, Knight has made an appearance as a cast member on Dwayne â€œThe Rockâ€ Johnsonâ€™s 2013 reality program The Hero.

Knight has a well-known and simple catchphrase, â€œYeahâ€. It has become synonymous with the superstar, who said that he started using the catchphrase in the Performance Center during his first stint with WWE in 2013 and 2014.Â  â€œThings were happening, whatever, Iâ€™d be walking the halls, theyâ€™d say whatever and Iâ€™d say, â€˜Yeah!â€™ and it just became a thing,â€ recalled Knight.
<h2>A look at the early life of LA Knight</h2>
Knight was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, on November 1, 1982. Along with his parents, he has two older siblings whose identities have not been disclosed. He began watching professional wrestling at the age of three. He graduated from North Hagerstown High School.
<h2>LA Knightâ€™s wife and children</h2>
LA Knight has had a relationship with fitness model Michelle Yavulla since 2018. While rumored, there is no source confirming the two are married. They have two dogs and live in Orlando, Florida. Ricker earned the Key to the City in his hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland, in December of 2023.
<h2>LA Knightâ€™s Net Worth 2024 (Update)</h2>
As per various sources, LA Knightâ€™s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million as of 2024. The figure takes into account his various revenue streams, including his WWE contract, endorsements, merchandise sales, royalties from video games, DVDs, and streaming platforms.
<h2>LA Knightâ€™s Career Timeline</h2>
LA Knight started his wrestling career on the independent circuit in 2003. In 2010, he joined Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (CW), which was connected with the National Wrestling Alliance. After leaving in 2013, he acquired a developmental contract with WWE and competed in its developmental area, NXT, under the ring name Slate Randall before being let go in 2014.Â 

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2326675" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/LA-Knight-531x315.jpeg" alt="" width="531" height="315" />

Knight returned to the independent circuit before Impact Wrestling signed him in 2015. He was a part of the stable The Rising with Drew McIntyre and Tanga Loa. After The Rising disbanded, Knight, known as Eli Drake then, competed in the World Title Series but lost. In May, he fulfilled his contract and won the TNA King of the Mountain Championship. After losing the title to Storm, he earned the Bound for Glory Gold. Drake feuded with EC3 following his loss to Eddie Edwards. Drake won the Impact Championship in 2017 after defeating 20 opponents in a gauntlet battle. After 146 days, Drake lost the championship to Austin Aries.

After feuding with several wrestlers over the years, Knight was fired from Impact due to his remarks against intergender wrestling. He had a two-year stint with the National Wrestling Alliance before he signed on with the WWE in 2021.Â 

During his stint in NXT, he won the Million Dollar Championship by defeating Cameron Grimes and advanced to the main roster in 2022. He initially acted as a manager, playing Max Dupri, a talent agent who oversaw the Maximum Male Models group, including Mace and Mansoor. Dupri ended his affiliation with Maximum Male Models on the September 30 episode of SmackDown. The following week, he defeated Mace and Mansoor and returned to his LA Knight persona.

After a brief feud with Ricochet, Knight would feud with Bray Wyatt, losing to him in a Pitch Black match in the 2023 Royal Rumble, Wyattâ€™s final match before his unexpected death. Despite his poor winning record, Knightâ€™s popularity suddenly started increasing, and his losing trend reversed. With more wins, Knight would eventually challenge Roman Reigns for his WWE Undisputed Universal Championship belt. He lost in each bout, which was followed by a feud with AJ Styles, which culminated at Wrestlemania XL.
<h2>LA Knightâ€™s Contracts</h2>
Multiple sources claim that Knightâ€™s contract, which was initially signed in 2021 and goes on till 2025, earns him a base salary of $150,000 per year. The salary is bumped by royalties and bonuses from the WWE.Â 
<h2>LA Knightâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</h2>
LA Knight boasts an excellent portfolio of companies. Brands that promote the player include Mountain Dew, Haribo, ASHOC Energy, Fabletics Men, fellow wrestler Taya Valkyrieâ€™s clothing line â€œLOCA by Taya Valkyrie,â€ and Pro Wrestling Tees.Â Â Â 
<h2>LA Knightâ€™s Career stats</h2>
LA Knight has fought in 646 matches in his career and won 324 (52.4%). He has lost 304 (47.1%) and drew 18 (2.8%). His wins barely surpass his losses as his popularity saw a recent increase in fans, which turned his streak of losses into a streak of wins.Â Â Â 

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2342077" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/La-knight-attitude-560x308.png" alt="" width="560" height="308" />
<h2>LA Knightâ€™s Records</h2>
Knight won the Summerslam Slim Jim sponsorship battle before the company pulled the sponsorship after the Vince McMahon debacle.
<h2>LA Knightâ€™s Major Achievement and Awards</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>Million Dollar Championship (1 time)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>CWFH Heritage Heavyweight Championship (1 time),</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>NWA Heritage Tag Team Championship (2 times)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship (1 time)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>SummerSlam Slim Jim Battle Royal (2023)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>FSW Heavyweight Championship (2 time),</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>EWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time),</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>HWA Television Championship (1 time),</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>M1W Tag Team Championship (1 time)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time),</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Pro Wrestling Illustrated â€“ Ranked No. 32 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2018</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>PWR Heavyweight Championship (1 time)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Impact World Championship (1 time)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Impact World Tag Team Championship (1 time)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>TNA King of the Mountain Championship (1 time),</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>UCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>Wrestling Observer Newsletter â€“ Worst Gimmick (2022) as part of Maximum Male Models</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li></li>
</ul>
<h2>LA Knightâ€™s Social Media Accounts</h2>
&nbsp;
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reallaknight/?hl=en#">reallaknight</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/RealLAKnight?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@RealLAKnight</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Personal Information:</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Shaun Edward Ricker</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>LA Knight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Date Of Birth</td>
<td>November 1, 1982</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Hagerstown, Maryland</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6 ft 1 in</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>240 lbÂ </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$3 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$150,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Partner</td>
<td>Michelle Yuvalla</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Relationship</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Children</td>
<td>None</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>Wrestler</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

LA Knight

LA Knight: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More Who is LA Knight?Â Â Â  Shaun Ricker, also known as LA Knight, was born on November 1, 1982, in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. He is now signed with WWE and competes on the SmackDown brand. Aside from wrestling, Knight has made an appearance as a cast member on Dwayne â€œThe Rockâ€ Johnsonâ€™s 2013 reality program The Hero. Knight has a well-known and simple catchphrase, â€œYeahâ€. It has become synonymous with the superstar, who said that he started using the catchphrase in the Performance Center during his first stint with WWE in 2013 and 2014.Â  â€œThings were happening, whatever, Iâ€™d be walking the halls, theyâ€™d say whatever and Iâ€™d say, â€˜Yeah!â€™ and it just became a thing,â€ recalled Knight. A look at the early life of LA Knight Knight was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, on November 1, 1982. Along with his parents, he has two older siblings whose identities have not been disclosed. He began watching professional wrestling at the age of three. He graduated from North Hagerstown High School. LA Knightâ€™s wife and children LA Knight has had a relationship with fitness model Michelle Yavulla since 2018. While rumored, there is no source confirming the two are married. They have two dogs and live in Orlando, Florida. Ricker earned the Key to the City in his hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland, in December of 2023. LA Knightâ€™s Net Worth 2024 (Update) As per various sources, LA Knightâ€™s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million as of 2024. The figure takes into account his various revenue streams, including his WWE contract, endorsements, merchandise sales, royalties from video games, DVDs, and streaming platforms. LA Knightâ€™s Career Timeline LA Knight started his wrestling career on the independent circuit in 2003. In 2010, he joined Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (CW), which was connected with the National Wrestling Alliance. After leaving in 2013, he acquired a developmental contract with WWE and competed in its developmental area, NXT, under the ring name Slate Randall before being let go in 2014.Â  Knight returned to the independent circuit before Impact Wrestling signed him in 2015. He was a part of the stable The Rising with Drew McIntyre and Tanga Loa. After The Rising disbanded, Knight, known as Eli Drake then, competed in the World Title Series but lost. In May, he fulfilled his contract and won the TNA King of the Mountain Championship. After losing the title to Storm, he earned the Bound for Glory Gold. Drake feuded with EC3 following his loss to Eddie Edwards. Drake won the Impact Championship in 2017 after defeating 20 opponents in a gauntlet battle. After 146 days, Drake lost the championship to Austin Aries. After feuding with several wrestlers over the years, Knight was fired from Impact due to his remarks against intergender wrestling. He had a two-year stint with the National Wrestling Alliance before he signed on with the WWE in 2021.Â  During his stint in NXT, he won the Million Dollar Championship by defeating Cameron Grimes and advanced to the main roster in 2022. He initially acted as a manager, playing Max Dupri, a talent agent who oversaw the Maximum Male Models group, including Mace and Mansoor. Dupri ended his affiliation with Maximum Male Models on the September 30 episode of SmackDown. The following week, he defeated Mace and Mansoor and returned to his LA Knight persona. After a brief feud with Ricochet, Knight would feud with Bray Wyatt, losing to him in a Pitch Black match in the 2023 Royal Rumble, Wyattâ€™s final match before his unexpected death. Despite his poor winning record, Knightâ€™s popularity suddenly started increasing, and his losing trend reversed. With more wins, Knight would eventually challenge Roman Reigns for his WWE Undisputed Universal Championship belt. He lost in each bout, which was followed by a feud with AJ Styles, which culminated at Wrestlemania XL. LA Knightâ€™s Contracts Multiple sources claim that Knightâ€™s contract, which was initially signed in 2021 and goes on till 2025, earns him a base salary of $150,000 per year. The salary is bumped by royalties and bonuses from the WWE.Â  LA Knightâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements LA Knight boasts an excellent portfolio of companies. Brands that promote the player include Mountain Dew, Haribo, ASHOC Energy, Fabletics Men, fellow wrestler Taya Valkyrieâ€™s clothing line â€œLOCA by Taya Valkyrie,â€ and Pro Wrestling Tees.Â Â Â  LA Knightâ€™s Career stats LA Knight has fought in 646 matches in his career and won 324 (52.4%). He has lost 304 (47.1%) and drew 18 (2.8%). His wins barely surpass his losses as his popularity saw a recent increase in fans, which turned his streak of losses into a streak of wins.Â Â Â  LA Knightâ€™s Records Knight won the Summerslam Slim Jim sponsorship battle before the company pulled the sponsorship after the Vince McMahon debacle. LA Knightâ€™s Major Achievement and Awards Million Dollar Championship (1 time)  CWFH Heritage Heavyweight Championship (1 time),  NWA Heritage Tag Team Championship (2 times)  Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship (1 time)  SummerSlam Slim Jim Battle Royal (2023)  FSW Heavyweight Championship (2 time),  EWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time),  HWA Television Championship (1 time),  M1W Tag Team Championship (1 time)  NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time),  Pro Wrestling Illustrated â€“ Ranked No. 32 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2018  PWR Heavyweight Championship (1 time)  Impact World Championship (1 time)  Impact World Tag Team Championship (1 time)  TNA King of the Mountain Championship (1 time),  UCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)  Wrestling Observer Newsletter â€“ Worst Gimmick (2022) as part of Maximum Male Models   LA Knightâ€™s Social Media Accounts &nbsp;  Instagram reallaknight  Twitter @RealLAKnight  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Shaun Edward Ricker  Popular Name LA Knight  Date Of Birth November 1, 1982  Birth Place Hagerstown, Maryland  Age 41  Height 6 ft 1 in  Weight 240 lbÂ   Parents Unknown  Siblings Unknown  Nationality American  Ethnicity &#8211;  Net Worth $3 million  Salary $150,000  Partner Michelle Yuvalla  Relationship/Marital Status Relationship  Children None  Profession Wrestler  &nbsp;

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