Eli Knight

Eli Knight (born August 15, 2001) is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand under the ring name EK Prosper.

He is a former independent wrestler who competed across multiple U.S. promotions before joining WWE's Independent Development (ID) program in 2025 and signing a full developmental contract in 2026.

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2018–2025) Knight debuted in 2018 and competed extensively on the American independent wrestling circuit. He appeared for promotions such as Reality of Wrestling (ROW), ACTION Wrestling, Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), Limitless Wrestling, and others.

During his independent run, Knight achieved notable success in tag team competition. He became a one-time ACTION Tag Team Champion and a two-time Reality of Wrestling Tag Team Champion alongside Malik Bosede.

WWE (2025–present) In October 2025, Knight was announced as one of WWE's newest Independent Development (ID) prospects. The program allowed select independent wrestlers to train at WWE facilities while continuing to work outside promotions and appear on the Evolve brand. Knight made appearances on WWE programming while still part of the ID program, including a match against Tavion Heights on the December 23, 2025 episode of NXT in a Speed Championship #1 Contendership Tournament, gaining in-ring exposure on WWE television.

On January 13, 2026, WWE officially announced that Knight had signed a full developmental contract and was moved to the NXT brand. On the February 17 episode of NXT, Knight faced Elio Lefleur in a Speed Championship #1 Contender tournament final which ended in a draw for the first time in the tournament's history. Interim NXT General Manager Robert Stone then announced that Speed Champion Jasper Troy will defend the title in a triple threat match. On the following week, Lefleur won the triple threat match to become the new Speed Champion. On the March 31 episode of NXT, Knight was announced as a participant in the 10-person mixed tag team match at the NXT Stand & Deliver countdown show. His ring name was subsequently changed to EK Prosper, possibly to avoid confusion with LA Knight.

Championships and accomplishments ACTION Wrestling ACTION Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Malik Bosede Reality of Wrestling ROW Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Malik Bosede ROW Glory Championship (1 time)