Missing in Action: Why LA Knight Didn't Appear on WWE Raw in Germany
Fans were buzzing with anticipation, hoping to see the charismatic 'Megastar' LA Knight make a triumphant return during WWE's recent European tour. Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed when he was a no-show on Monday Night Raw, which was broadcast from Düsseldorf, Germany, on January 11th. But why wasn't he there? Let's dive into the details.
According to a report from Fightful Select, the decision was made not to bring LA Knight to Germany for the event. Initially, internal travel documents seemed to suggest he would be part of the tour, sparking speculation of a comeback on European soil. However, those plans either changed or were never fully set in stone.
Fightful clarified, "To debunk ourselves, we were told LA Knight was not brought to Germany. He was on some internal travel plans, but wasn’t brought over." This confirms that while there was some administrative groundwork for his potential appearance, the final call was to keep him stateside.
LA Knight has been out of action for over a month, with his last WWE appearance on December 8, 2025. His absence is part of an ongoing storyline injury resulting from a brutal attack orchestrated by The Vision and Bronson Reed. The storyline injury, a cracked sternum, was officially acknowledged by WWE on the December 15th episode of Raw, announcing his indefinite absence. This narrative has served to build animosity towards Reed and The Vision while allowing Knight to take time away from the ring.
But here's where it gets controversial... Could this extended absence be a strategic move to build anticipation for Knight's return, or is there more to the story? What do you think?
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Andrew Ravens, a reporter for WrestlingNews.co, provided this information. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he covers WWE and AEW extensively. He has been covering the industry since 2013 and offers detailed coverage, including play-by-play for major events and transcriptions of interviews. You can reach him at ravenstarmedia21@gmail.com.
