"I see a part of Stone Cold Steve Austin in him" - Wrestling veteran praises two-time WWE champion

WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Austin hasn't competed in over three years, but he remains synonymous with the company due to his iconic work in the industry. Recently, Dutch Mantell claimed that he sees a lot of The Texas Rattlesnake in LA Knight.

LA Knight is one of the most popular stars in the Stamford-based promotion under the new regime. Whether the management pushes him on the card or not, The Megastar still connects with the audience and has become a household name in the industry with his work on Monday Night RAW.

Speaking on Story Time with Dutch Mantell, the legendary manager stated that he sees a lot of Stone Cold Steve Austin in the two-time WWE United States Champion. Moreover, he praised Knight and claimed he's been a good talker since his days in TNA Wrestling.

"Well, I see a part of [Stone Cold] Steve Austin in him. Yeah! That is his own gimmick. He was doing that in TNA. He's a very good talker. Very good talker," Mantell said.

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What's next for LA Knight on WWE RAW?

LA Knight has been in the main event scene for a while, but The Vision often ruins his plans of becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion. Recently, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Logan Paul made a shocking statement when they brutally attacked The Megastar.

The two-time WWE United States Champion was stretchered out of the arena and written off the weekly product. According to Bodyslam+, the management wants to book him as one of the biggest faces on the red brand and is aware of the fan support for The Megastar.

Moreover, the creative team wants to push Knight further as a babyface, and he will continue his feud with The Vision when he returns to the weekly product. It'll be interesting to see what's next for LA Knight on WWE RAW in 2026.

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