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LA Knight has captured the admiration of many wrestling fans and professionals, but there is still much to know about the SmackDown star. Fans may know his wrestling beginnings before joining WWE, but not much about his personal life. Interestingly, some may not know he is already married.
LA Knight is married to Michelle Yavulla, a fitness enthusiast who used to participate in various bodybuilding competitions. Although not a wrestler, she is still booming in the fitness world. In 2016, she placed fifth at the Baltimore Gladiator competition. The following year in the same contest, she placed third.
It's unknown when exactly the couple met or tied the knot. However, it's presumed they got engaged in 2018, as they celebrated their third anniversary this May. They have been together for five years now. They have two dogs, a Golden Retriever named Herman and a Super Mutt (Labrador, German Sheperd, Chihuahua) named Reesey.
She is friends with other wrestlers as well. In an Instagram post, she is seen hanging out with AEW star Taya Valkyrie and independent wrestler Heather Monroe. Michelle is also friends with another independent wrestler, Simone Williams.
LA Knight has been wrestling since 2003, but it was only last year that his wife attended her first WrestleMania. After supporting the former NXT star at Stand and Deliver, Yavulla revealed she attended WrestleMania 38, her first live experience of The Show of Shows.
LA Knight has a different "wife" on-screen
It's known that while the SmackDown star barely shares photos and stories of his personal life, his wife kept fans up to date regarding their adventures. However, at one point in the past, The Megastar was seen tying the knot with somebody else.
On Season 2, Episode 17, of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, LA Knight was seen getting married at a gym. The episode titled Boyle-Linetti Wedding saw the WWE star play the role of a bodybuilder named Mario. His on-screen marriage was officiated by Lt. Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews).
LA Knight has a massive chance to finally capture WWE gold
The 40-year-old initially departed the Stamford-based promotion in 2014. He returned around seven years later, joining NXT. While at the developmental brand, he captured the Million Dollar Championship. He moved to the main roster in 2022, yet despite the positive fan reception, the company has not made any major moves with him yet. However, that may change soon.
On the July 21, 2023, episode of WWE SmackDown, he is set to compete in a four-way match against Rey Mysterio, Sheamus, and Cameron Grimes to advance in the United States Championship tournament. Should he win, he will face Santos Escobar for a shot at Austin Theory's title.
