Hundreds of people turned out in University Plaza on Saturday to see North Hagerstown High grad Shaun Ricker, aka WWE wrestler LA Knight, receive a key to the city. Hagerstown Mayor Tekesha Martinez addressed the crowd. Several youth were on stage with the WWE star and helped with the presentation of the key to the city to the Hagerstown native.
There were a lot of "Yeah"s exchanged Saturday between the Hagerstown native and hundreds of local fans. "Yeah" is a signature saying of the professional wrestler's.
Hagerstown Councilman Matthew Schindler went to school with Ricker and reached out to his former schoolmate to help arrange Saturday's presentation of a key to the city. Ricker joked that he thought 10 people would show up Saturday to see him receive the key to the city. Hundreds turned out at University Plaza. He said he was humbled to receive the honor and encouraged people to pursue their dreams.Ricker told the crowd to pursue their dreams. The Superstar said he had several setbacks, including sleeping in his car at times, but now he's at a point where he can help others.
