Kofi Kingston not on WWE injury report after Raw knee to head

Kofi Kingston escaped a potentially serious injury after being struck in the head by a knee during his match with LA Knight on Monday's episode of WWE Raw in Raleigh, North Carolina, WWE’s internal injury list shows. Wrestling reporter Bryan Alvarez said Kingston did not appear on the company’s internal injury report after the September 29 broadcast at the Lenovo Center, indicating the former world champion was not listed with any new injuries.

The singles match was set up earlier in the show after Knight confronted Raw general manager Adam Pearce, demanding a World Heavyweight Championship opportunity and noting he was the last wrestler to pin champion Seth Rollins. Kingston and his New Day partner Xavier Woods interrupted, seeking a World Tag Team Championship shot; Kingston pointed out he was the only member of the group with prior world title experience. Pearce then booked Kingston versus Knight for later in the night.

During the match, Knight’s knee appeared to strike Kingston’s head, leaving Kingston visibly dazed. Knight went on to win the contest. Kingston remained in the event, and the absence of his name from the internal injury report suggests the company does not...