Kevin Knight Says NJPW ‘Overprepared’ Him For Transition To AEW

Kevin Knight says that he had an easy transition to AEW TV due to his time working for New Japan Pro Wrestling. The former AEW TNT Champion was with NJPW for five years before joining AEW full-time on a dual contract in 2025.

Knight spoke with The Daily Star for a new interview and spoke about making the transition to AEW TV and who he has received great advice from. You can see the highlights below:

On His Transition to AEW TV:

“For me, it’s been seamless. Wrestling on the TV has been something I’ve always wanted to do. So, the New Japan style kind of overprepared me for the television style, because I already knew what American style wrestling looks like. Now it just brought the Japanese flavors into the showmanship that I always was a fan of anyway. And I feel like that’s what’s helped me, people like Kyle Fletcher, ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey just assimilate into this culture so easily.”

On Who has Given Him Advice That’s Stuck With Him:

“I’ve gotten so much advice since I’ve been here. I would say the Hurt Syndicate guys have given me a lot of advice in the ring, out the ring, and personally. A lot of financial advice on just how to make money, keep your money, and invest money, so your money makes money. So, it’s been a lot.”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit The Daily Star with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.