August 26th 2023.
LA Knight was Bray Wyatt's final opponent and he paid a heartfelt tribute to the late WWE star. On the day after Bray's tragic death, Knight appeared choked up as he fought Finn Balor in the main event.
Before the match, Knight spoke from the heart and managed to pay respects in a way Wyatt himself would have been proud of. His voice trembling with emotion, Knight said: "Tonight's about Bray Wyatt. I walked out here into this building tonight, and I saw everybody representing with the Fireflies. And it just got me thinking... I think back to the fact that sometimes, your greatest foes can turn out to be your greatest helpers. Let me just go ahead and be honest - Bray Wyatt and I went through hell... Through that, you know what he was doing? He was getting me ready for anything."
Knight revealed that it was the pictures of Bray's family that finally made him break down in tears. He continued, "My heart breaks for them. When I see each one of those fireflies, I know that all of you can feel the spirit of Bray Wyatt in this building."
The fans at the show chanted "thank you Bray" and started singing "he's got the whole world in his hands", to which Knight added: "I won't pretend to have been one of Bray's best friends, but I will repeat the sentiment: thank you Bray." He then turned his attention to current storyline rival The Miz, leaving room for a nod to one of Wyatt's most iconic catchphrases: "One more thing. Miz. A wise man once told me, the next time you see me... RUN!"
Knight recently admitted that while his spooky storyline with Wyatt was out of his wheelhouse, it helped him grow as a performer. "That whole thing, for the SmackDown audience, helped put me on the map," he said.
Wyatt's death has been a devastating blow to the WWE universe, and Knight's tribute to the late star was a heartfelt gesture that no doubt touched many people. It is clear that Wyatt's spirit will live on through the fireflies who were there to remember him.
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