(PRIME) – Knockout is a reformatted Sunstreaker – one who has been conditioned to be a Decepticon (which, oddly suits the gladiator better)

That actually makes a lot of sense! Wonder what happened to Sideswipe...

Bayverse:  After Barricade disappeared at the end of Transformers: Live Action Film, it was because he found himself changed– now, how will Cade Yaeger survive as a human when all he’s known is life as a Cybertronian?

I've also been reminded of Barricade when I hear the name 'Cade'. Not just in AOE, but in Rescue Bots as well. Funnily enough, the latter is a rescue worker.