LA Knight On "YEAH", The Undertaker's Return, Bray Wyatt, Changing His Name From Max Dupri

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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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@ChrisVanVliet Год назад

If you enjoyed this interview with LA Knight, give me a YEAH!

@HouseOfElKhoury Год назад

YEAH

@5adfac320 Год назад

Dude this guy is the future of wwe no doubt

@buffbeenstuffed Год назад

Yeah!!!!

@ifamouslytrippy Год назад

YEAH!!!

@wwefullaction569 Год назад

Hell yeah.

@Ergo-Drummer Год назад

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 💯

@obsessivefanboy7 Год назад

Ikr? I get Stone Cold/Rock vibes from him

@EZPEO Год назад

@@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!

@wrestlingislife Год назад

Megastar in the making indeed!

@soulessshadow5356 Год назад

@@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.

@badvibes9995 Год назад

@@EZPEO YEEAH

@jamesrodriguez3667 Год назад

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!

@anthonybell5666 Год назад

It's sad though that he's being fed to bray wyatt.

@Jeffy-331 Год назад

@@anthonybell5666 In my humble opinion the feud with Wyatt has been good for both of them.

@jonastiger1000 Год назад

@@Jeffy-331 He looks like a big star feuding with Wyatt. Will be interesting to see what a Pitch Black Match is.

@anthonybell5666 Год назад

@@jonastiger1000 going to ve exactly as described knowing other bray matches.

@angelayon9866 Год назад

Yeah!

@TonyMontana-lm5gp Год назад

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

@danlc95 Год назад

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.

@oneopinion8767 Год назад

Agreed! YEAH!

@oneopinion8767 Год назад

@@danlc95 also agreed, I’m kinda psyched to honestly be reading all these reactions because seriously, this gimmick is pure fire!

@danlc95 Год назад

@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.

@mclew1234 Год назад

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

@danlc95 Год назад

Natural charisma. The dude is the total package.

@slayerBO2EPC Год назад

LA Knight is a legit megastar, no one can teach that level of charisma and personality

@mccannmotorsports3858 Год назад

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

@mohamadsorya6718 Год назад

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

@mccannmotorsports3858 Год назад

@@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

@mohamadsorya6718 Год назад

@@mccannmotorsports3858 that's awesome.. I'm glad he's getting a spot and an opportunity in WWE

@mccannmotorsports3858 Год назад

@@mohamadsorya6718 hey at some point this year everybody will be saying L A KNIGHT YEAH 😅😅

@mohamadsorya6718 Год назад

@@mccannmotorsports3858 i started saying it with my girlfriend.. especially when we are "fooling around"

@MShadowsA7xMaggot Год назад

LA Knight is easily one of my favourites right now in WWE.Really hope he is Mr Money in the bank this year!! YEAH!

@kaokong7226 Год назад

YEAH!!!

@m00rtin4 Год назад

AND GET STOMPED OUT-YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!!!!!!

@kyngzay Год назад

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.

@TonyMontana-lm5gp Год назад

Absolutely You hit the nail right on the head

@theworldisimmense Год назад

Damn wrong era to be a fan then. My era was 199-2001 when I was 6-8 years old. Then again 2005-2012

@danlc95 Год назад

@The world is immense - Mine was 88 - 94, and 99 - 01. LA Knight brought me back for 2023.

@thegeekwithin91 Год назад

See this interview? Shoes of a champion 🏆

@oldirish6163 Год назад

You win the internet today!😂😂😂

@2Sweeet Год назад

See this jacket? Shoes of a champion.

@deejayguppy6087 Год назад

Dunno if it already exists, but if there isnt, there should be a "Shoes of a Champion" shirt or hoodie.

@feliciafalade7112 Год назад

LA Knight reminds me of the “old school” wrestlers back in the day..WWE needs more of this!!! LOVE LA Knight!! ❤️❤️

@bmbxiii2045 Год назад

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

@ChrisSantiagoProductions Год назад

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! 🗣

@ChrisVanVliet Год назад

LA in LA!

@wweTNAfan1000 Год назад

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

@xrsixstgaming2944 Год назад

“I kinda like LA Knight; He’s like The Miz But With Muscles”😂

@PesoPlumaTX Год назад

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

@DanielLopez-cy2tq Год назад

His catchphrase is going to be over more by the summer. YEAH!!

@JKeepsItReal217 Год назад

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

@mbulelozondani9152 Год назад

One of the best, he just a lil behind Seth

@patrickvaughan3462 Год назад

Supremely talented guy. Shame his global exposure has taken so long to arrive. Let’s hope Knight stays healthy and has a great run.

@Power_trip397 Год назад

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 💪🏽

@ChrisVanVliet Год назад

🙏🙌

@kamerondreesen7671 Год назад

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!

@ChrisVanVliet Год назад

Thanks for checking it out Kameron!

@simpleseth0059 Год назад

This guy made me" YEAH!" out of nowhere even in bathroom xD its contagious

@jamesraziel5394 Год назад

The real star in the wyatt feud is this guy

@zachsmith1634 Год назад

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.

@11sdownie Год назад

So glad he’s getting the spotlight in WWE. Awesome talent.

@nukiepie Год назад

Never knew of him before WWE, He's now one of my top 5 favorites and easily my favorite promo.

@richie404 Год назад

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! 👏

@danlc95 Год назад

Hell yeah, future champ!!

@Matt-xd1gi Год назад

I wanna to see LA Knight in and win the rumble. YEAH!

@voodooturbo Год назад

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.

@Quiet_one_tonight Год назад

I love that he is on television now. He is such a great talent and has just not been given the platform

@HouseOfElKhoury Год назад

Future WWE Champ, YEAH! #LegendInTheMaking

@Austin-dl9dh Год назад

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.

@captaindeadpool2655 Год назад

No way. I literally rewatched the first interview because I wanted to hear him in an interview and here you are Chris. Thumbs up👍

@TheNoisyBoy Год назад

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.

@theuniverse7227 Год назад

LA Knight is selling the hell out of the Pitch Black match

@BossManSays Год назад

Happy for Shaun . He finally gets to show off why he's great. Hope nothing but success for the guy.

@madaction9373 Год назад

LET ME TALK TO YA!

@ChrisVanVliet Год назад

YEAH!

@oneopinion8767 Год назад

This guy is an instant classic MJF would call him a generational talent

@DemonArshan Год назад

LA Knight in both Black and Gold and 2.0 was epic ! His promo work is top notch.

@Tony-uu9hs Год назад

I was desperately waiting for this interview, i love you chris

@officiallyrory Год назад

This is amazing, with the timing of this podcast. Royal Rumble weekend is ahead. YEAH!!!

@AndrewCozzini1995 Год назад

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!

@HNIC-ERIC Год назад

LA Knight on another level of talking Promo!

@xxreyoxx Год назад

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!

@theuniverse7227 Год назад

I commented that you guys should do another video and you absolutely delivered! YEAHHHH

@robertmamea9916 Год назад

I'm glad he's in WWE and getting the spotlight he deserves 💯😎and seriously deserves a Intercontinental championship run hopefully soon.

@Nightmarefuel66 11 месяцев назад

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.

@anthonycatalfamojr2403 Год назад

I love how recent this interview is.I feel like so many wrestling interviews are outdated.Great job Chris!!!

@honkedoffjohn Год назад

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.

@ryanyutzler3441 Год назад

Loved him in TNA, and love him even more in WWE! Great interview as always 😎

@DylRicho Год назад

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.

@DaylinThaGemini Год назад

I think he did 2k18 too

@colinlowrie29 11 месяцев назад

He did the WWE 2k games from 2015 to the WWE 2k22 game @DvlRicho

@miketrejo9584 Год назад

La knights work has been excellent one of the best promos in the business easily.

@cyclingcmdr Год назад

This guy managed to turn Taker's words into a fat joke on Raw. 🤯😹 Absolute mad lad. YEAH!

@ismailrehman9599 Год назад

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

@RubyRenegade Год назад

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

@SamuelDuplessis12 Год назад

Yeah Shaun's way of talking is way more closer to Dwayne's than Ricky's fashion tho is much closer to Dwayne's.

@theuniverse7227 Год назад

Man has mastered the character

@yahoo7777777 Год назад

Always found la knight a very chill and down to earth person even in non stop action

@andrewholl2108 Год назад

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 !!!!

@AlexanderKahrs Год назад

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

@calebregondola1236 Год назад

Best interviews as always Chris. Awesome listen as always

@ChrisVanVliet Год назад

Much appreciated, Caleb!

@JohnCenaCrewsStarWars Год назад

@@ChrisVanVliet my time is now

@ChrisVanVliet Год назад

@@JohnCenaCrewsStarWars I can't see you, but your time is now

@alibabar576 Год назад

I love these interviews man !

@antoniocamargo6580 Год назад

La knight is one of my favorite superstars right now

@cherryburnette9721 Год назад

YEAH! I love LA Knight! Great interview!

@NoVa9LiVeS Год назад

Cant believe im fan boying as an adult in 2023 this guy is it! YEAH!

@hiryu619 Год назад

2 Legends, CVV & LA Knight 🙌 🗣 YEAAAAAHHH!!!!

@philllawrence1580 Год назад

YEAHHH! He's absolute class - a genuine student of the game and love his absolute honesty.

@Coolmusicplaylist Год назад

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

@ChrisLT Год назад

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.

@sarahripleyrheajones2221 Год назад

Excellent interview. LA Knight should be WWE champion rn, YEAH!

@garyaguilar_ Год назад

LA KNIGHT i like this guy. He had a whoñe lot of potencial to be a huge superstar in the WWE.

@robbyirwin4846 Год назад

LA knight we need so one like you in wrestling to come along!! Thank you!!

@andrewthornton6192 Год назад

Stumbled on this channel and the interviews are always great. Eli/La seems a decent guy

@KaiserAmaterasu Год назад

The way he switches between character and person is amazing, dude has so much charisma

@schalkewwefan04 Год назад

WHO would have thought that WWE 2K games is actually LA Knights games YEAAAAH

@the1AndOnlyIRONFIST Год назад

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.

@thebigoilkanlarry Год назад

Today years old learning he did a bunch of Mocap for 2k. I already thought he was the man and that solidified it.

@springer90 Год назад

LA Knight is more over than Bray Wyatt. YEAH!

@HouseOfElKhoury Год назад

Bray Wyatt is a DUMMY, YEAH!

@spookerredmenace3950 Год назад

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

@Mashita_Kills77 11 месяцев назад

Amazing performer indeed LA Knight he deserves everything good!! In wrestling!!💙💜✨💲

@sharon012490 Год назад

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

@maxpctech2595 Год назад

Great Interview as always Chris. Congrats on meeting the Yin to your Yang and your baby on the way! L.A Knight is a VERY talented individual ( YEAH ) ... if Ya Smell what he is cooking WOOOO !

@EplusNis4ever Год назад

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

@NICARAGUANPHENOM Год назад

Awesome interview. YEAH! 🙌

@davidratty2242 Год назад

Since day one of his impact run, this guy has been a star.

@wtffboi591 Год назад

Yeaaaaaaaaah! Love LA Knight, amplified like old school wrestlers. Amazing promo and in ring work. My guy!

@john9982 Год назад

Eli Drake! Loved him then and now and forever. Great on the mic, and YEAH!

@bilmeister88 Год назад

Great interview I expect big things for LA Knight in 2023.

@parisiennemoonlight6650 Год назад

One of the best talker in the business today and custom made for WWE.

@buffbeenstuffed Год назад

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

@TinasLastFriday Год назад

What a guy , has the same energy as alot of guys in the attitude era - I can’t believe they cut his segment at wrestlemania.

@5adfac320 Год назад

THE GOAT

@blaineBSL Год назад

after his feud with bray i can really see a big title push coming for him, loved him since Eli Drake. Always an impeccable talent

@danlc95 Год назад

I hope! Reigns, Rhodes, Zayn, Owens, whomever... I could see LA going over all of them, and I LOVE Roman, but LA could take him.

@CharlieDarkon Год назад

LA Knight is the future of Wrestling !! He needs to be pushed to the Mars

@ChrisVanVliet Год назад

🚀🚀

@kurtisdefender Год назад

I love LA Knight , this was very interesting to listen too.

@vishalmore8957 Год назад

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

@danastout36 Год назад

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!

@hollaluyah Год назад

You and your guest deliver every time, I've been listening since day 1, you even responded to my ig comment when you asked what color would you call this suit lol, but keep up the good hard hitting shows. LA NIGHTS Probably going places too.