WWE News: The Truth Behind LA Knight’s Injury and Indefinite Absence
Let’s be honest, Monday Night Raw just feels a little quieter without the deafening roar of a “YEAH!” echoing through the arena. If you tuned into the red brand recently, you probably witnessed one of the most brutal write-offs we’ve seen in a hot minute. The Megastar, the man who single-handedly willed himself into the main event scene, has been taken off the board.
WWE officially announced that Knight is out “indefinitely” with a cracked sternum. It sounds painful, it looked painful, and it definitely leaves a massive hole in the roster. But if you’ve been watching wrestling for longer than five minutes, you know that “indefinite” is usually code for “we have other plans.” Here is the lowdown on what happened to Knight, the reality behind the injury, and when we might actually see him back in the ring.
Breaking Down the Attack on Monday Night Raw
It wasn’t enough for Knight to just lose a match; he had to get absolutely decimated. The December 8 episode of Raw saw Knight drop a match to Logan Paul—because, of course, the universe loves to test our patience—thanks to some shady interference. But the bell ringing didn’t stop the violence.
The Vision, a faction that has been terrorizing Raw lately, decided to make an example out of the former United States Champion. We aren’t talking about a simple backstage beatdown here. This was cinematic violence. Bronson Reed, a man who defies gravity in the terrifying way a boulder shouldn’t be able to, put Knight through a table and then delivered a Tsunami splash onto him while he was lying on the hood of a car.
Yes, a car. It was overkill, it was ridiculous, and it was exactly the kind of drama we love to see. Knight was stretchered out, and the commentary team of Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett sold the “cracked sternum” diagnosis like they were reading a medical examiner’s report.
Is the Cracked Sternum Real or Just a Storyline?
Here is where we have to peel back the curtain a little bit. Is LA Knight actually sipping soup through a straw in a hospital bed right now? Probably not.
According to backstage reports, this “injury” is almost certainly a work. It’s a classic wrestling trope: destroy the babyface so he can go away for a while, only to return to a thunderous pop later. The reality is much more mundane than a cracked chest. Knight has been an absolute workhorse this year. He has clocked in roughly 65 matches in 2025, which is more than almost anyone else on the roster.
The guy is 43 years old. He is in incredible shape, sure, but the human body isn’t made to take bumps 300 days a year without eventually asking for a timeout. This angle seems designed to give Knight a well-deserved holiday break to rest up, heal minor nagging injuries, and let the fans miss him. And let’s be real, we are going to miss him.
What This Means for The Vision
While it sucks for Knight fans, this beatdown did exactly what it was supposed to do for The Vision. Bronson Reed needed that visual. Seeing a man of his size crush a top-tier star on a vehicle establishes him as a legitimate threat, not just another big guy on the roster.
By taking out Knight, The Vision gets crazy heat. It positions them as the top villains on Raw heading into the new year. If Knight had just lost and walked away, it would have been forgettable. But by “breaking” the most popular guy in the room, the faction ensures that whoever steps up to them next instantly has the crowd’s support. It’s Booking 101, and it works.
When Will We See the Megastar Return?
The “indefinite” timeline is vague on purpose. It gives WWE flexibility. However, if we look at the calendar, the timing is a little too perfect. We are heading into late December. Knight is being written off now, likely to enjoy Christmas and New Year’s away from the grind.
If I were a betting man, I wouldn’t expect to see Knight before the ball drops. The reports suggest he is being positioned for a massive babyface run in 2026. This screams “Royal Rumble Surprise.” Imagine the countdown clock hitting zero, the buzzer sounding, and that signature music hitting. The roof would blow off the stadium.
Knight re-signed with WWE in 2024 and has plenty of time left on his contract, so he isn’t going anywhere permanently. This is just a pause button on his momentum—a calculated breather to ensure that when he does come back, he’s fresher and hotter than ever. So, don’t mourn the Megastar just yet. He’ll be back to talk to ya soon enough.
