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Newsweek
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Officials Pushing For Career-Changing LA Knight Decision
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new report suggests that a major brand switch could be on the horizon for LA Knight. There is reportedly a significant backstage push to move the popular superstar from SmackDown to Monday Night Raw. This comes after a period of booking that has left some fans disappointed. A move to Raw could signal a fresh start for "The Megastar." Backstage Push And Netflix Influence On LA Knight According to a report from WrestleVotes, multiple individuals within WWE are advocating for LA Knight to be moved to the Raw brand. The move is seen as a way to present a refreshing change for the character. The report also suggested that WWE's streaming partner, Netflix, has direct input on programming. It is believed that the platform hopes a star with Knight's massive popularity can "move the needle" for Raw's global audience. Testing The Waters On Raw For LA Knight WWE may already be "testing the waters" for this brand switch. Knight has appeared on the last two episodes of Raw despite officially being a SmackDown superstar. US pro-wrestler and actor Shaun Edward Ricker aka LA Knight attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025. US pro-wrestler and actor Shaun Edward Ricker aka LA Knight attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025. Michael Tran / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images His appearances have seen him directly antagonize the new faction led by Seth Rollins. He helped Sami Zayn defeat Bron Breakker last week and assisted Jey Uso this week by taking out Bronson Reed during another King of the Ring match. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation LA Knight Sends A Message To Seth Rollins Following his latest appearance on Raw, LA Knight has made his intentions clear on social media. He posted a video taunting the members of Rollins' group that he has already neutralized. "Well, I guess if I ain't going to the King of the Ring then neither are either of the Brons. We got Bron squared over there, but I tell you what we took down what, three last week? I got this one, I got that one and we got one left [shows middle finger] yeah!" The combination of the backstage report and his very visible new feud strongly indicates that a permanent move to Raw is imminent. This would also give Knight a new career look and a fresh coat of paint for him after spending his entire main roster career on SmackDown. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
LA Knight's potential move to RAW gaining momentum inside WWE
LA Knight (Image via Getty Images) LA Knight could be getting a big change in his WWE career. Reports say that WWE is thinking about moving him from SmackDown to RAW. Many people backstage believe he could do well on RAW, especially now that WWE shows are streaming on Netflix. This move could help him become an even bigger star. Knight is one of the most popular superstars in WWE right now. He has become a fan favorite without needing a title to prove it. On SmackDown, he has been in big storylines and even competed in three Money in the Bank matches. But now, there is news that his time on the blue brand might be ending. Strong backstage support for LA Knight's brand switch According to WrestleVotes, several people inside WWE are pushing for LA Knight to move to RAW. They believe he would bring something new and exciting to Monday nights. RAW is known for its long storylines and character development, which could be great for someone like Knight. 'According to those within the company, more than a handful of people are advocating for LA Knight to be moved to the #WWERAW brand in the near future as his presence on Netflix could be viewed as something of a refreshing change.' Knight has not wrestled much on RAW in the past. He has only had two matches on the show, one in March 2023 against Cody Rhodes and one in February 2024 against Ivar. But recently, he has been making surprise appearances on RAW, and that has led many to believe that a full-time move could be near. 'LA Knight has been signed with the company since February of 2021 and has two Raw matches under his belt. He's been appearing on Raw over the last two weeks, very, very briefly. However, there are more than a handful of people like we just said that want to see him on Monday Night Raw each and every week.' His feuds are already on both shows Knight's recent storylines have involved superstars from both RAW and SmackDown. After Seth Rollins beat him in the Money in the Bank match, Rollins attacked Knight on SmackDown. Seth Rollins and company lay waste to LA Knight: SmackDown highlights, June 6, 2025 Then, Knight got his revenge on RAW by costing Bron Breakker a match. Later, Knight was attacked again during his own match. This back-and-forth has made fans excited and shows that he fits in well on both brands. Moving him to RAW would open up fresh rivalries and give him more screen time. It would also help RAW feel new and excited if someone as popular as LA Knight showed up every week. Also Read: SmackDown chaos: Aleister Black goes after Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker strikes Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran threatens U.S: Analysts warn of potential sneak attack by Tehran on America as tensions soar
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating real quick. Experts say that as the talk of war heats up, Iran could launch a silent but deadly cyberattack on the US. Banks, hospitals, and other important systems may already be infected and waiting to be triggered, as the conflict approaches a crucial tipping point Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, declared in a statement read by a television host that his nation would not abide by President Donald Trump's demand for an unconditional surrender. Iran has threatened to go to "all-out war" if the US joins the conflict after rejecting calls to abandon its nuclear program. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is It Possible to Get a Flatter Tummy After 50—And How? Lulutox Undo James Knight, an expert on cybersecurity, believes that if tensions rise, Iran could launch a digital attack on US infrastructure. Although a long-term collapse is unlikely, Americans should remain vigilant, keep their devices up to date, and be prepared for potential short-term issues. What kind of cyberattack could Iran launch? If the US formally intervenes in the conflict between Israel and Iran, Americans should expect bank disruptions and possible blackouts, stated James Knight, as quoted in a report by the Daily Mail. Live Events The Iranian government may launch a last-ditch effort to exact revenge by activating malware that hackers have already implanted in US systems. Knight warned, "We can anticipate some lone wolves who will want to carry out some sort of retaliation, even if the US does not get involved." Knight disclosed that in the digital sphere, this might entail several groups of Iranian hackers targeting vital US infrastructure, such as hospitals, power grids, banks, and oil pipelines. Knight clarified that major power plants and energy production facilities are the most likely targets of a cyberattack, which is more likely to cause chaos across the United States than to cause long-term damage. He remarked, "It would be the retaliation, tit for tat, sort of attacks." "Destroying things, resulting in blackouts." Knight clarified that each Iranian cyber unit has a distinct area of expertise, with some concentrating on stealing passwords, private data, and breaching large networks, such as hospitals, to target regular Americans. He said that hackers could access ICU medical devices and compromise a hospital receptionist's computer, causing life-saving equipment to be shut down across the country. Hackers might target digital currency platforms, payment processors, and American banks in the interim. They won't topple the United States. "They're only trying to cause pain," he said. How can Americans protect themselves? Here are some public protection measures against hacking, as per James Knight. Be cautious of emails and set strong passwords. Regularly update computers and mobile devices with the latest security updates. Switch to multi-factor authentication by sending a secret code to a person's phone or email when logging into certain sites. Passkeys are a passwordless, phishing-resistant technology that uses cryptographic keys stored on a user's devices and authenticated using biometrics. ALSO READ: Kamala Harris won U.S elections 2024: U.S Attorney General Pam Bondi asked to investigate results Could malware already be inside U.S. systems? Iran has an advantage because, in anticipation of the impending conflict, their hackers have infected American computer networks with malicious malware. For years, hacker groups can remain in systems, hardening them and integrating themselves covertly. Only when Iran feels it is absolutely necessary or when it has nothing left to lose in a conflict with the US do these malicious programs get activated. Iran is known to take credit for US defense breaches, often boasting about their plans. The US government's cybersecurity teams are however, ready to combat the possible threat, but at the same time Iranian cyber units are proficient and have been conducting attacks for years, as per a report by the Daily Mail. However, Americans must exercise caution and be prepared for such term attacks. FAQs What would the Iranian cyberattack target? According to experts, Iran would most likely target US banks, power grids, hospitals, and cryptocurrency platforms to cause chaos and send a message, rather than inflicting permanent damage. Can average Americans do anything to prepare? Experts recommend using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and remaining vigilant online. It's also a good idea to keep extra cash, food, and supplies on hand in case of a blackout.
NDTV
21 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Not Jasprit Bumrah, Ex-England Star Names Surprise Trump Card Bowler For India: "Could Be Series-Defining..."
India head into their five-match away Test series against England vying to win a Test series there for the first time since 2007. Led by Shubman Gill, a slightly new-look India will be aiming to dismantle the 'Bazball' style of the England team, pioneered by captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. India have a big headache, in the fact that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to play only three out of the five Tests. However, former England opener Nick Knight threw another name into the hat, as India's possible trump card during the series. "I would be looking for every opportunity to play Kuldeep Yadav. England will find it hard against Kuldeep. If Kuldeep is on top of his game, that could be a defining moment in the series, or moments, because England likes to be aggressive," Knight said, speaking to The Indian Express. Kuldeep Yadav's skilset offers India a different option to what they already have. A left-arm chinaman, Kuldeep could cause damage to an England batting lineup that has often appeared uncomfortable against spin. "When you want to be aggressive, you have to be certain about which way the ball is turning. If there is a little bit of assistance from the pitch, Kuldeep will be able to bowl all his varieties," Knight said. Knight also had some words of advice for India's new Test captain Shubman Gill, particularly on his technique. "I always highlight the same thing, really. Sometimes with Shubman, more so when you're sort of a little lacking in confidence and striving for things a little bit for your form, sometimes that front leg just pushes across a little bit too much," Knight said, speaking to PTI. "Therefore, the rotation of the body and accessing the ball and playing around that front pad. But of late, I haven't seen that quite so much, if I'm brutally honest," Knight stated. "It becomes more important when you've got a left-armer coming over the wicket and swinging it back into the pads. That's something that he will probably be always aware of," Knight added. Knight pointed out a common Achilles' heel that the Indian batters would need to be wary of while going up against the English pacers. "That line outside off stump, again, will be the challenge for all these top-order players, particularly in England. The first Test between India and England begins on June 20.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘I'm sure India would be happy to see him getting retired now': Nick Knight on James Anderson
With Virat Kohli and James Anderson missing from the upcoming India tour of England due to both greats hanging up their boots from the longest format, the series looks to have lost a bit of sheen. Former England opener Nick Knight said that the Indian batting lineup bereft of Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be glad that Anderson wasn't around anymore but also added that England had made the right call in looking to the future. 'England will move forward now. And they've got plenty of talent, plenty of abilities like all these guys. But I'm certainly sure that India would be happy to see him getting retired now. And I think the last series that Indian won (in England) was in 2007, probably Jimmy was part of that series as well. So, he's been a constant,' Knight told PTI. Anderson not only defied age to last as long as he did for a fast bowler, the hallmark of his career was relentless accuracy and exemplary control over his ability to swing the ball both ways. Courtesy these special skills, Anderson was able to exploit Kohli's weakness around the off-stump in the 2014 series before the latter overcame those mental demons four years later to 'dominate' the world's most prolific pacer in the longest format. Knight, meanwhile, feels the timing to rename the trophy of the upcoming series after Sachin Tendulkar and Anderson could not be better. 'It's a very, very fine tribute. And the right sort of timing for the Jimmy Anderson-Tendulkar trophy. Just the kind of right thing to do in such an iconic series. I played with Jimmy when he first came in. I was sort of someone at the back end of my career. And he was just starting out. You could see right from the start he was a lad who had great control of the swinging ball,' he said. 'And very little discernible difference between the one that went in and the one that went away. I think that of all the little skills he had, technically that was a great skill. It's very difficult to predict which way the ball was going out of his hand. Very similar action as well. Did not give away tell-tale signs. So, he was very difficult to face. Obviously, he had enough nip and pace as well. Yeah, I mean, obviously the numbers look after themselves,' added Knight. (With agency inputs)
