Zak Knight's Absence from AEW Television: Personal & Medical Reasons
Have you ever wondered what happened to the dynamic duo of Saraya and Zak Knight on AEW television? These two have been a significant part of the wrestling scene, and their absence has left many fans curious. Saraya, the former AEW Women’s World Champion, recently re-signed a one-year agreement with the company. But since her loss on October 8th, she has been off the screen. She revealed that she was taking a hiatus to focus on outside projects. But what about her brother Zak Knight?
Zak Knight's Journey and Personal Struggles
Knight's only appearance on AEW television was way back in April. He was a part of Saraya's Outcasts stable, but a personal issue prevented him from being able to make it to All In. He shared, "I had high hopes that I may get on [AEW All In], but I come back to the UK in June. I needed a bit of time off for personal reasons. We’ve spoken about mental health, I felt like mine was dipping a little bit, and I wanted to take care of that, as well as my wife and children. I’d been on the road for nine months, I’d come home for maybe 25 days in those nine months, and it was two-three days here, two-three days there. Primarily, when I’m not working, I’m in an Airbnb on my own. So things just got crazy, truthfully, but Tony was brilliant. He said to me that I can have until All In off, so I got my six-seven weeks where I could be home, recharge, get things sorted."Since then, Knight has been cleared to return, but it seems that creative has no plans for him as he has been unable to return since August. However, he remains optimistic and hopeful that he will get the chance to shine in AEW soon. He said, "I can’t thank him enough for that. Then August, I was cleared, and I’m like, oh my god, I’m cleared, and we’ve got Cardiff, and we’ve got Wembley. I’m probably expecting too much, but every wrestler wants to dream of being on there. Now, it’s that waiting game. They’ve got the best roster in the world, no one can walk out and say, ‘I need a couple of weeks ago,’ and expect to come straight back in back to where they were. I was doing well, I was getting to where I wanted to be, but unfortunately, this time period where I needed to be off for medical reasons sort of caused a halt. But I’m very confident once I get my next opportunity, we’ll get the ball rolling again."Saraya's re-signing and Zak Knight's situation highlight the challenges and realities of the wrestling world. These athletes face various personal and professional hurdles, and their stories offer a unique perspective on the industry. As fans, we eagerly await their return and the next chapter in their careers.