In a bold and daring statement, AEW wrestler Zak Knight has expressed his unwavering loyalty to All Elite Wrestling and its president Tony Khan, while simultaneously firing verbal shots at two of the company’s top stars, Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay. The 23-year veteran, who debuted for AEW and ROH last year, made the comments during a recent appearance on the Grue Rume Show.
Knight, a member of the UK’s legendary Knight Family of pro wrestling, declared that he intends to become the face of AEW within the next five years. This bold assertion is all the more remarkable given his relatively recent debut and the presence of established stars like Strickland and Ospreay, who are often seen as the top dogs in the company.
Knight’s statement is particularly noteworthy given the fact that his sister, Saraya, helped facilitate his tryout with Tony Khan, which ultimately led to his signing with the company. Expressing his gratitude towards Khan and AEW, Knight pledged to reciprocate the company’s faith in him by becoming a lifer and serving as the face of the organization.
However, Knight didn’t mince words when discussing Strickland and Ospreay, the current World Champion and undefeated newcomer, respectively. While details of his comments have not been disclosed, it is clear that Knight is gunning for the top spot and is willing to ruffle a few feathers in the process.
In related news, AEW has announced the Path To All In Summer Series, which will take place at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas, starting on July 20. The series will feature a slate of AEW and ROH events, with tickets going on sale on June 6. The summer series will culminate in All In 2024, which is scheduled to take place on August 25 at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
As the wrestling world continues to follow the career trajectory of Zak Knight, one thing is certain – he is a force to be reckoned with, and his bold statements and determination to reach the top will make for a compelling narrative in All Elite Wrestling.