LA Knight was known as Shaun Ricker during his pre-WWE days, and there are a number of people who remember him from before he was known throughout the world. Now, Knight is slated to receive an honor close to his heart in Hagerstown, MD.
LA Knight is set to be bestowed with the key to the City of Hagerstown, MD, as officially announced by the city on a Wednesday.
Where LA Knight Came From
Before adopting the moniker LA Knight and establishing himself as a prominent figure in the contemporary professional wrestling landscape, Shaun Ricker had roots in Hagerstown, Maryland.
After graduating from North Hagerstown High School in 2000, where LA Knight actively participated in the school’s band and track activities, the future WWE Superstar couldn’t shake his real dream. His childhood aspirations always revolved around becoming a professional wrestler. This is a dream that he obviously stuck with for the long haul.
After making his way around the pro wrestling world, where he competed as Eli Drake in TNA Wrestling and the NWA for years, LA Knight finally found himself in WWE. He was known as Max Dupri during a short stint on the WWE main roster as well, but Triple H soon fixed that Vince McMahon booking decision, and the rest is history.
LA Knight recently competed for the WWE Universal Championship in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in his career. He did not win that match against Roman Reigns, but he certainly had quite a moment in the spotlight.
LA Knight’s Ceremony Date
LA Knight is scheduled for recognition on December 23rd at noon at University Plaza, the City of Hagerstown aims to honor one of its own, where he will receive the key to the city, a real honor. This has to be a great moment for LA Knight, a real full-circle moment where he can really appreciate where he came from.
The ceremony will be open to the public, providing an opportunity for LA Knight to address the audience, a moment eagerly anticipated by fans and wrestling fans alike.