Eli Knight

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Eli Knight
Professional wrestling career
Billed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Billed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Billed from Orlando, Florida, United States
Debut2018

Eli Knight is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand. He is a former independent wrestler who competed across multiple U.S. promotions before joining WWE's Independent Development (ID) program in 2025 and signing a full developmental contract in 2026. [1]

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Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2018–2025)

Knight debuted in 2018 and competed extensively on the American independent wrestling circuit. He appeared for promotions such as Reality of Wrestling (ROW), ACTION Wrestling, Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), Limitless Wrestling, and others. [2]

During his independent run, Knight achieved notable success in tag team competition. He became a one-time ACTION Tag Team Champion and a two-time Reality of Wrestling Tag Team Champion alongside Malik Bosede. [3]

WWE Independent Development Program (2025)

In October 2025, Knight was announced as one of WWE's newest Independent Development (ID) prospects. The program allowed select independent wrestlers to train at WWE facilities while continuing to work outside promotions and appear on the WWE EVOLVE brand. [4]

WWE NXT (2026–present)

Knight made appearances on WWE programming while still part of the ID program, including a match against Tavion Heights on the December 23, 2025 episode of WWE NXT in a Speed Championship #1 Contendership Tournament, gaining in-ring exposure on WWE television. [5]

On January 13, 2026, WWE officially announced that Knight had signed a full developmental contract and was added to the NXT roster. [1] [6]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. 1 2 "Eli Knight Signs With WWE NXT". Fightful. January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "WWE Reveals New ID Prospects On This Week's WWE EVOLVE". 411Mania. October 29, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ "WWE Welcomes Another Member From Booker T's Wrestling School To The Roster". ITR Wrestling. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Eli Knight, Mike Cunningham, & Jha'Quan McNair Revealed As Newest WWE ID Prospects". TPWW. October 29, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ Mueller, Chris. "WWE NXT Results, Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From Dec. 23". bleacherreport.com.
  6. ↑ "WWE NXT Adds Eli Knight To The Roster". Ringside News. January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
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