LA Knight / Eli Drake

Known as: LA Knight, Max Dupri, Eli Drake, El Hijo de Trump, Shaun Ricker, Slate Randall, Dick Rick Leykis, Dick Rick, Deuce, Number Two
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of LA Knight / Eli Drake, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Shaun Ricker was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on November 1, 1982, and he is currently 42 years old.

He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand under the ring name of LA Knight.

LA Knight is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career.

LA Knight / Eli Drake Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameShaun Ricker
  • Ring Names
    • LA Knight (October 7, 2022 - Present)
    • Max Dupri (May 20, 2022 - October 6, 2022)
    • LA Knight (February 14, 2021 - May 19, 2022)
    • Eli Drake (March 14, 2015 - February 13, 2021)
    • El Hijo de Trump (October 11, 2015 - May 5, 2017)
    • Shaun Ricker (December 1, 2008 - May 17, 2015)
    • Slate Randall (October 10, 2013 - May 2, 2014)
    • Dick Rick Leykis (March 20, 2009 - June 3, 2009)
    • Dick Rick (May 20, 2005 - March 19, 2009)
    • Deuce (May 25, 2003 - May 19, 2005)
    • Number Two (November 10, 2003 - October 2, 2004)
  • Born November 1, 1982 (age 42)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceHagerstown, Maryland
  • Billed From
    • Los Angeles, California
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 234 lbs (106 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Megastar; The Defiant One; The Namer of Dummies; The Perpetual Motion Machine of Badassery

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (May 25, 2003 - Present)
    • Manager (April 15, 2022 - September 30, 2022)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw August 4, 2025Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 15, 2022August 3, 2025
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT February 14, 2021April 14, 2022
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJune 28, 2019December 31, 2020
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTFebruary 16, 2015June 4, 2019
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT October 10, 2013August 1, 2014
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAOctober 16, 2009July 22, 2012

  • Images History

    Oct 2022
    Oct 2022
    May 2022
    May 2022
    Feb 2021
    Feb 2021
    Aug 2017
    Aug 2017
    Mar 2015
    Mar 2015
    Oct 2013
    Oct 2013
    Oct 2009
    Oct 2009
    May 2006
    May 2006
    Jun 2004
    Jun 2004
    May 2003
    May 2003

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJuly 28, 2023Present
    TweenerJune 30, 2023July 27, 2023
    HeelOctober 14, 2022June 29, 2023
    FaceOctober 7, 2022October 13, 2022
    HeelApril 15, 2022October 6, 2022
    FaceNovember 23, 2021April 14, 2022
    HeelFebruary 14, 2021November 22, 2021
    FaceJune 28, 2019February 13, 2021
    HeelJuly 15, 2015June 27, 2019
    FaceMay 25, 2003July 14, 2015

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    RAW Upper CardJune 7, 2025Present
    SD Mid CardJune 14, 2024June 6, 2025
    SD Upper CardOctober 13, 2023June 13, 2024
    SD Mid CardApril 15, 2022October 12, 2023
    NXT Upper CardSeptember 14, 2021April 14, 2022
    NXT Mid CardFebruary 14, 2021September 13, 2021
    TNA Upper CardMay 11, 2017June 4, 2019
    TNA Mid CardNovember 25, 2016May 10, 2017
    TNA Upper CardOctober 2, 2016November 24, 2016
    TNA Mid CardFebruary 16, 2015October 1, 2016
    NXT Low CardOctober 10, 2013August 1, 2014

  • Finishers

    • BFT - Blunt Force Trauma - Snapmare Driver (March 17, 2021 - Present)
    • Bottom Rung - Backdrop Slam (March 1, 2006 - March 16, 2021)
    • Gravy Train - Over-the-shoulder Belly-to-back Piledriver (January 8, 2012 - March 16, 2021)
    • BFT - Blunt Force Trauma - Knee Lift into a Discus Clothesline (January 26, 2016 - March 16, 2021)
    • Single Leg Powerbomb (May 25, 2003 - February 28, 2006)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Welcome To LA" by def rebel feat. Letdown. - Single (February 7, 2025 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Welcome To LA" by Letdown. - Single (August 30, 2024 - February 6, 2025)
    • Theme Song"Welcome To LA" by def rebel - Single (July 21, 2023 - August 29, 2024)
    • Theme Song"Knight Vision" by def rebel - Single (November 11, 2022 - July 20, 2023)
    • Theme Song"Rollin' Deep" by def rebel - Single (October 7, 2022 - November 10, 2022)
    • Theme Song"How Ya Like Me Now" by def rebel - with Maximum Male Models - Team (May 20, 2022 - October 6, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Rollin' Deep" by def rebel - Single (February 14, 2021 - May 19, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Fame" by David Bowie - Single (June 28, 2019 - November 1, 2020)
    • Theme Song"Let's Talk" by Dale Oliver - Single (August 24, 2017 - June 4, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Eli Drake" by Dale Oliver - Single (July 2, 2015 - August 23, 2017)
    • Theme Song"Fame" by David Bowie - Single (October 16, 2009 - April 10, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Wish It Away (Edit)" by Psyko Dalek - with The Rising - Team (March 14, 2015 - July 1, 2015)
    • Theme Song"I am Dick Rick" by Dick Rick - Single (May 20, 2005 - June 3, 2009)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    World Wrestling Entertainment

    National Wrestling Alliance

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with James Storm)

    Championship Pro Wrestling

    • 1 CPW Tag Team Championship (with Jackpot & Sin City Syndicate)

    Championship Wrestling From Hollywood

    • 1 CWFH Heritage Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA Heritage Tag Team Championship (with Brian Cage)

    DDT Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship

    Future Stars of Wrestling

    • 2 FSW Heavyweight Championship

    Empire Wrestling Federation

    • 1 EWF Heavyweight Championship

    Heartland Wrestling Association

    • 1 HWA Television Championship

    Mach One Wrestling

    • 1 M1W Tag Team Championship (with Brian Cage)

    Pro Wrestling Revolution

    • 1 PWR Heavyweight Championship

    Ultimate Championship Wrestling

    • 1 UCW Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWE Slammy Award - Breakout Superstar of the Year (2024)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Fan Chant of the Year (2024 - "Yeah!")
    • TNA Gauntlet for the Gold Winner (2016, 2017 - Heavyweight)
    • CWFH Red Carpet Rumble Winner (2013)
    • EWF Great Goliath Battle Royal Winner (2011 - with Josh Dunbar)
    • HWA Attack of the Trios Winner (2009 - with Dean Jablonski & Jon Moxley)
    • M1W Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2010 - with Brian Cage)
    • PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (2023)
    • 32° in PWI 500 (2018)

Teams & Relations

LA Knight Games Appearances (7)

WWE Main Series (4/26)

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Other Games (3)

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