Footage emerges before WWE SmackDown of NXT star in new manager role

Another main roster call-up looks to be imminent, after LA Knight appeared in a dark match following last Friday’s edition of SmackDown.

However, fans of Knight’s work across both NXT and NXT 2.0 will, by the looks of things, be seeing him a different role on the blue brand, as a manager heading up Knight Model Management. 

Dressed in a suit, the 39-year-old cut a promo in the ring announcing the formation of his new talent agency and then introducing his first client, former Retribution member Mace. Who had ditched the dreadlocks and Mad Max attire and revamped to a cool, more current look in-line with his new manager. 

Mace, who last wrestled for WWE during a battle royal on the November 26 SmackDown, went on to defeat Erik of The Viking Raiders with a leg lariat to give Knight Model Management a winning start. 

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