Report: LA Knight WWE Return Imminent Amid European Tour
The “Megastar” has been sidelined since early December, but new travel data indicates his hiatus from the red brand is coming to a definitive end.
Backstage Report: The Megastar Returns
According to a new report from Fightful Select, LA Knight’s month-long absence from WWE programming is expected to end this week. Sources indicate he is currently part of the international traveling roster.
Status Breakdown:
- Last Seen: RAW (Dec 8, 2025) vs. Logan Paul.
- Current Location: Scheduled for Germany (RAW Jan 12).
- Future Outlook: Internally listed for Royal Rumble week.
Full Source Report: Fightful Select Patreon
The WWE Universe has been clamoring for the LA Knight WWE return since he was abruptly written off television following a brutal assault in early December. After a period of radio silence, new information suggests that “The Megastar” is preparing to step back through the curtain just in time for the build to the Royal Rumble.
The Germany Connection
According to Fightful Select, LA Knight was scheduled to travel to Germany this week. This timing is particularly noteworthy as WWE RAW emanates from the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Monday, January 12.
While the report stops short of confirming an on-screen appearance, Fightful notes that WWE “rarely brings people over in the middle of a European tour for nothing.” Historically, bringing a talent overseas during a television taping is a massive logistical indicator of an imminent return to the active roster.
PWS Analysis: Why Germany?
Launching the LA Knight WWE return in Germany makes strategic sense for a character fueled by crowd energy. European audiences have historically been among the most vocal supporters of Knight, and a surprise appearance in Düsseldorf would provide the kind of viral “pop” that establishes immediate momentum heading into the January 31st Premium Live Event in Riyadh.
Storyline Context: The “Injury”
LA Knight was last seen on the December 8 episode of Monday Night RAW. Following a hard-fought match against Logan Paul, Knight was targeted by “The Vision” faction. The assault culminated in Bronson Reed delivering a devastating Tsunami splash onto Knight while he was positioned on top of a vehicle.
Following the attack, WWE officials announced that Knight would be out “indefinitely” with a cracked sternum and internal injuries. As is often the case during the holiday season, this hiatus appears to have been a calculated move to allow Knight time off before the grueling “Road to WrestleMania” cycle begins in earnest. In his absence, Bronson Reed has touted himself as the “Megastar Killer,” a narrative thread that Knight will undoubtedly look to sever upon his return.
Royal Rumble & Beyond
Beyond the immediate Germany tapings, the LA Knight WWE return appears to be locked in for the long haul. Wrestlevotes Radio recently reported on Fightful Select that Knight has been internally listed for Royal Rumble week in Saudi Arabia.
Knight joins a high-profile list of names slated for the trip to Riyadh, including Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, and Dominik Mysterio. Given his immense popularity and the unfinished business with Logan Paul and The Vision, Knight remains a top-tier betting favorite for the 30-man Royal Rumble match itself. A strong showing in Riyadh could catapult him directly into a marquee match at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, potentially capitalizing on the momentum he built throughout late 2025.
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