Stay informed with the latest news, rumors, and updates on former WWE star Matt Riddle. Known for his unique mix of MMA and wrestling skills, Riddle has transitioned to the independent wrestling scene after his WWE departure. Get the latest on his matches, storylines, and career developments as he continues to showcase his talent across the independent circuit.
Matt Riddle never shies away from saying exactly what’s on his mind—and during his appearance on The Stunner, he dropped a wild line about fatherhood that had the crowd laughing and probably a few people raising eyebrows. While reflecting on life outside the ring, Riddle joked that he’s a father of five—but left the door … Read more
Matt Riddle has officially ditched the laid-back “Original Bro” persona—and he’s not looking back. In a new interview on The Stunner, the former WWE Superstar broke down his new gimmick, calling himself the “Rude Dude” and explaining why this version of himself feels more honest than anything he’s done before. Riddle was asked about the … Read more
Matt Riddle’s transformation into the “Rude Dude” isn’t just a wrestling gimmick—it’s a whole vibe, and it turns out it’s rooted in years of mischievous behavior. While chatting with The Stunner on YouTube, Riddle was asked about his history with Mischief Night, the night before Halloween where kids traditionally engage in harmless trouble. His response … Read more
Matt Riddle’s name always seems to come with controversy attached, whether it’s backstage behavior or viral headlines. But Rob Van Dam isn’t jumping on the hate train — instead, he’s defending his longtime friend as someone people just don’t fully understand. While speaking with Bill Apter, the WWE Hall of Famer opened up about his … Read more
Matt Riddle is tired of people twisting his words and trying to cancel him—and he’s not afraid to say so. Whether it’s online critics, wrestling fans, or locker room veterans who don’t like his style, Riddle believes the outrage is mostly noise from people who don’t understand the business he lives and breathes. During his … Read more
You never know what Matt Riddle will speak about when he’s given an open forum. This is especially true if he has someone to address. Matt Riddle was speaking to TMZ Sports’ Inside The Ring when the topic of Booker T came up. Booker had recently said that Riddle burned bridges with WWE through his … Read more
Matt Riddle’s ongoing feud with CM Punk just hit another level of awkward. Weeks after WWE Hall of Famer Booker T torched him for “disrespecting the business” and “blowing up the damn bridge” with WWE, Riddle returned to TMZ Inside The Ring to downplay the controversy—and specifically the heat he caught for dragging Punk’s wife, … Read more
Brock Lesnar may have a reason to give Matt Riddle a call right about now. TMZ Sports Inside The Ring recently spoke to Matt Riddle, and he was in rare form. The Original Bro was uncensored in a lot of ways, as he got a lot of things off of his chest. Not only did … Read more
Matt Riddle might be known as the King of Bros, but he’s now teasing a new title—Governor of Florida. During his TMZ’s Inside the Ring appearance, the former WWE star took a break from wrestling talk and got surprisingly political. What started as a throwaway line quickly turned into something more serious. “Matt Riddle, governor … Read more
Matt Riddle is no longer in WWE, but he has no trouble speaking about what happened as he saw it. TMZ Sport’s Inside The Ring spoke to Matt Riddle about his WWE release, saying it came just before a major contract increase. After all, the company was going through a big change at the time. … Read more
Matt Riddle isn’t backing down from being outspoken—but his honesty has definitely landed him in hot water with some of WWE’s biggest stars. In a new interview on TMZ’s Inside the Ring, Riddle gave an update on his past heat with Roman Reigns after claiming he could beat the former Undisputed WWE Champion in a … Read more
During a conversation on TMZ’s Inside the Ring, WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam didn’t hold back when it came to criticizing the toxic culture of internet wrestling fans—especially those who pile on hate when wrestlers express opinions that go against the grain. RVD was responding to online heat he caught after voicing support … Read more
Matt Riddle is catching heat from all corners after making controversial remarks about CM Punk and AJ Lee. Now, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T is stepping in, and he didn’t hold back on The Hall of Fame podcast when addressing Riddle’s latest behavior. Booker started by co-signing everything Peter Rosenberg previously said about Riddle. … Read more
RVD drew a ton of backlash after he publicly backed Matt Riddle following his controversy over no-showing a UK charity wrestling event. With that in mind, the WWE Hall of Famer explained why he’s defending Matt Riddle. While speaking on Inside the Ring, RVD said he has Matt Riddle’s back for now, not because Riddle … Read more
Matt Riddle has already addressed the drama surrounding his no-show at GWK’s debut UK event, shutting down accusations that he bailed on a charity show and refused to return his deposit. Now, Ringside News has learned new behind-the-scenes details that further explain what really went down—making it clear this wasn’t as simple as promoters originally … Read more
Matt Riddle recently became public enemy #1 after it was claimed he intentionally no-showed Global Wrestling Kingdom’s debut event. While many people blamed him for this, it seems a former WWE star has defended Riddle. While speaking on the Masters of Wrestling podcast, Paul London came to Matt Riddle’s defense following the controversy around Riddle missing … Read more
Matt Riddle has drawn the ire of many after his controversial remarks about CM Punk and more, and now it appears he has been called out for disrespecting AJ Lee. While speaking on the Cheap Heat podcast, Peter Rosenberg criticized Matt Riddle. He said Riddle got big chances in WWE but acted badly, made mistakes, … Read more
RVD’s no stranger to controversy, especially after backing Raja Jackson. That’s why it comes as no surprise that RVD has now backed Matt Riddle, following the King of Bro’s controversial remarks about no-showing at a UK charity event. The WWE Hall of Famer took to Twitter and kept it short and sweet, as he stated … Read more
Matt Riddle recently came under fire after it was claimed he intentionally no-showed Global Wrestling Kingdom’s debut event. He made some really startling comments after that ordeal and now it seems he’s been removed from an upcoming appearance due to his comments. Matt Riddle has been pulled from appearing at SiouxperCon following controversial remarks he made … Read more
Matt Riddle dealt with a lot of hate after it was claimed he intentionally no-showed at Global Wrestling Kingdom’s debut event in the UK, which was a charity event. He was accused of not returning the deposit but it seems he’s finally given it back. Global Wrestling Kingdom took to their Facebook and put out a statement … Read more
Matt Riddle’s feud with CM Punk has gone from heated to downright personal—and now, it involves Punk’s wife, AJ Lee. During his TMZ Inside The Ring appearance, Riddle was already firing shots at Punk, once again tearing into him as both a fighter and a personality. He flat-out challenged Punk to face him in any … Read more