LA Knight Addresses Backstage 'Unreal' Confrontation

The former US Champion discusses his discussion with Triple H that was filmed for WWE's 'Unreal' series.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:24am

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In an interview, LA Knight revealed that a discussion with Triple H that was filmed for the WWE Unreal series led to changes in how he handles himself backstage after matches. Knight said he was unaware he was being recorded during the confrontation and now avoids stopping in the Gorilla position after his matches to avoid similar situations.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the tensions that can arise between wrestlers and WWE's creative leadership, as well as the challenges of navigating the company's increased focus on behind-the-scenes content and access. Knight's comments provide a rare glimpse into how talent manages these dynamics.

The details

Knight said he was "majorly holding my tongue" during the confrontation with Triple H, the WWE's chief content officer, which partially dealt with the finish of a Money in the Bank ladder match in 2025. Knight also noted he was unaware he was being recorded at the time. Going forward, Knight said he now avoids stopping in the Gorilla position after his matches to prevent similar situations where he could be recorded unexpectedly.

  • The confrontation with Triple H that was filmed for WWE Unreal occurred in 2025.
  • Knight's comments about the incident were made in a recent interview on the Bootleg Kev Podcast.

The players

LA Knight

A former United States Champion in WWE who has been outspoken about creative decisions and his interactions with the company's leadership.

Triple H

The WWE's chief content officer who oversees the company's creative direction and programming.

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What they’re saying

“I have definitely shifted the way I do some things, because you had mentioned my appearance on Unreal there. I was majorly holding my tongue in that scenario, if you could tell. Because I had my own frustrations about that situation, that partially had to do with the finish, but more so it had to do with an overarching theme that I don't need to get into the weeds about here.”

— LA Knight

“I had no idea that I was on a microphone at that point in time. And so with that being the case, I don't even stop there in Gorilla anymore. When my match is over, my segment is over, I go straight through and I go to the locker room.”

— LA Knight

The takeaway

This incident highlights the delicate balance wrestlers must strike between creative expression and company directives, as well as the challenges of maintaining control over one's public image in an era of increased behind-the-scenes access in WWE.