How education and upbringing influenced the life of LA Knight. A timeline of key moments.
Shaun Edward Ricker, known as LA Knight in WWE, is an American professional wrestler and actor currently performing on SmackDown. He is the current WWE United States Champion, holding the title for the second time. Knight is known for his charismatic persona and in-ring skills, quickly gaining popularity within WWE.
On November 1, 1982, Shaun Edward Ricker, now known as LA Knight, was born. He is currently signed to WWE and is the reigning WWE United States Champion.
On March 17, 2003, at the age of 20, Shaun Ricker moved to Cincinnati and began training in professional wrestling, supporting himself with other jobs.
In 2003, Shaun Ricker began his professional wrestling career on the independent circuit.
In December 2010, Shaun Ricker began working for NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood and formed a tag team with Brian Cage.
In 2010, Shaun Ricker joined Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (CWFH), an affiliate of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).
In late 2012, Shaun Ricker ended his feud with Brian Cage, securing a victory to conclude their rivalry.
In May 2013, Shaun Ricker underwent medical testing required to be signed by WWE.
In October 2013, Shaun Ricker debuted in NXT as Slate Randall, defeating Yoshi Tatsu in a dark match.
In 2013, Shaun Ricker signed with WWE, performing as an enhancement talent under the name Slate Randall.
In 2015, Shaun Ricker, now known as Eli Drake, signed with TNA and achieved multiple championships.
In 2018, Ricker began a relationship with fitness model Michelle Yavulla.
On June 28, 2019, Eli Drake appeared at the Ring of Honor event Best in the World as Nick Aldis' mystery partner and signed an exclusive deal with the NWA.
In 2019, Eli Drake departed TNA and rejoined the NWA, where he won the NWA World Tag Team Championship.
In 2021, Shaun Ricker re-signed with WWE, adopting the ring name LA Knight and winning the Million Dollar Championship.
In 2022, LA Knight was repackaged as a manager and renamed Max Dupri, before reverting back to LA Knight.
On December 23, 2023, Ricker received the Key to the City in his hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland.
In early 2023, LA Knight gained increased popularity and later won the WWE United States Championship at SummerSlam.
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