In the year plus that he has been in AEW, Kevin Knight has risen through the ranks of the promotion very quickly, to the point that many, including AEW owner Tony Khanconsider him a future top star. Perhaps the biggest sign of AEW’s faith in Knight is the way they put him AEW Redemption main event in late July where he challenged Kenny Omega for the AEW Men’s World Championship. in an interview with “BRISTERS”, Knight opened up about the match, which he felt showed AEW’s confidence in him, not only to be able to handle a main event level match, but also to be a quality/safe opponent for Omega, who was a month away from headlining All In against Will Ospreay.
“Tony Khan gave me a platform, gave me an opportunity,” Knight said. “And like I said, I’ve been very fortunate when those opportunities have been properly prepared. The fact that they trust me on the platform, they trusted me to main event against Kenny Omega…
Knight, who entered Omega’s match as TNT Champion, then remained in the top rankings, continuing his feud with former friend Darby Allyn. Their rivalry culminated in a wild Falls Count Anywhere match at All In, featuring Knight’s Don Callis Family friends Brian Cage and Jake Doyle, Stephen Borden and Sting. after all Aline won Following the 20+ foot casket Throw out the lighting fixture and drop the Coffin Offstage onto Knight as he is being stretchered out, ending Knight’s TNT Title run at 140 days and 12 successful defenses.
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