Former TNA X Division Champion Kenny King is at a pivotal point in his career, having requested and been granted his release from Impact Wrestling.
This has led to speculation about whether King might finally make a run in WWE, a company he has never wrestled for in his 21-year career, despite getting his start on the second season of “WWE Tough Enough.”
In an interview with “Developmentally Speaking,” King was asked about the potential of joining WWE.
Kenny King (Credits: Impact Wrestling)
The former ROH World Tag Team Champion did not dismiss the idea but felt the likelihood was low, attributing it to his age and WWE’s views on older wrestlers.
“I think as an in-ring, I might be too old,” King said. “I’ve been [told] there’s been meetings about me, and I’m too old. So that’s fine. I feel that’s kind of insane because everyone knows pro wrestlers hit their prime, [and] get better at a certain age.”
King also highlighted how his former colleague LA Knight had to fight his way up the WWE ranks despite his talent.
Kenny King (Credits: Impact Wrestling)
“I mean, look what they did with LA Knight. LA Knight and I were supposed to go in at the same time. I was, at that time, making way too much money at Ring of Honor to sign a developmental contract,” said the former ROH World Television Champion.
“It worked out for him, but even then, look what they tried to do [with him]. He had to become undeniable.
He had to become a manager, they changed his name, they took away everything that made him ‘him,’ until he left them absolutely no choice. So it’s kind of a silly mentality that they have there. But you know, you never know. Things can happen.”
