Folks, we’ve got another case of “will he, won’t he” in the wild world of wrestling free agency, and this time, it’s none other than Kevin Knight, a man who apparently has more options than a Cheesecake Factory menu. After dropping the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles at Wrestle Kingdom 19, Knight is now wandering the wrestling wilderness like a rogue Pokémon, popping up in GCW, MLW, and AEW/ROH just to keep everyone guessing.
But here’s where it gets interesting: Tony Khan, the man who collects wrestlers like Infinity Stones, has reportedly had a little chat with Knight. Add Rocky Romero to the mix, and suddenly, AEW feels like a very possible destination. After all, Knight did just wrestle AR Fox to a 20-minute draw in Atlanta, which, in wrestling logic, means he’s either about to sign a contract or he’s about to get hit with a steel chair for dramatic effect.
WWE: The Forbidden Door (But in Reverse?)
Now, before anyone starts Photoshopping Kevin Knight into the AEW roster page, there’s another twist—Knight is also interested in WWE. That’s right, the land of sports entertainment might be on his radar, and honestly, who can blame him? But has WWE actually talked to him? That remains a mystery, meaning we’re officially in “vague speculation” territory.
At this point, Knight could end up anywhere—AEW, WWE, back in NJPW, or even mysteriously appearing at a random indie show in a parking lot behind a Denny’s. But one thing’s for sure: wrestling fans are about to refresh their Twitter feeds at an unhealthy rate for the next few weeks.