News about Matt Riddle

After dancing in strip joints prior to his release from the company, former WWE star Matt Riddle reveals he failed multiple drug tests for COCAINE

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 29, 2024
Matt Riddle, a former WWE superstar, has confessed to failing multiple drug testing before being dismissed from the company. Riddle was released from the company around a week after he said an officer at JFK airport sexually assaulted him. He has been back to the ring, appearing in Major League Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he was recently crowned the NJPW World TV Champion.

Matt Riddle says he was on the verge of collaborating with another WWE celebrity, but that his potential teammate was not 'comfortable' joining the Tag Team

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 15, 2024
Matthew Riddle claims he nearly joined a WWE legend, but it never came to fruition. Riddle was involved with many memorable tag teams throughout his career, including working with Pete Dunne and Randy Orton. The 38-year-old, who was let go by the WWE in September, was earlier thought to be branded with a WWE celebrity than 'The Viper.'

Matt Riddle says he was 'told' he'd win the 2022 Royal Rumble before Brock Lesnar overruled the decision... and says 'nobody stood up to' the seven-time WWE champion.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 9, 2024
Matt Riddle has revealed that he was "told" he would win the 2022 Royal Rumble before Brock Lesnar overruled the decision, so he could claim victory. Lesnar debuted in January 2022 as the Royal Rumble champion after a late entry into the competition and assured his spot in the following WrestleMania. However, it has now been revealed that Lesnar never intended to win the tournament; rather, it should've been Riddle.

REDEVANCE: WWE spoiled Randy Orton's surprise return to action on RAW by announcing The Viper's comeback from an 18-month layoff has nothing to do with another wrestling legend!

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 24, 2023
At the WWE Survivor Series on Saturday night, Randy Orton will make his long-awaited return from a back injury. Cody Rhodes revealed on RAW this week that the 'Legend Killer' would be his fifth and final member of his team's face The Judgment Day in the men's WarGames match, after an 18-month absence. Orton's last WWE appearance came in May 2022, when he and Matt Riddle lost the RAW Tag Team Championship to the Usos before undergoing back surgery.

After getting a haircut, the controversial ex-WWE celebrity takes a fresh look

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 22, 2023
In September, the 37-year-old former UFC fighter was fired from the WWE organisation in a dramatic mass transfer of talent. In a now deleted Instagram post, he had recently come under fire after reportedly being sexually assaulted by an officer at JFK airport. Riddle was banned from Monday Night Raw as well as several forthcoming live events, despite being a central piece of a teep storyline. Matt Riddle, a NJow, has posted a snapshot of his fresh look as he prepares for his return to pro wrestling.

Prior to Matt Riddle and Drew McIntyre's surprise unveiling, the former team had "significant plans" for them, with a team name so bad that fans are grateful he's been fired

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 6, 2023
According to reports, WWE had'significant' expectations for Matt Riddle before he was released from his service. During WWE's most recent round of talent cuts on September 21, Riddle was one of the names to be let go. The former UFC star had been feuding with Drew McIntyre and the New Day prior to his release. Riddle had already been off television for a long time when he received the call, but WrestleVotes claims that the WWE had made'significant plans' for Riddle and McIntyre's tag team, as McRiddle, and even manufactured several merchandising pieces with the team's name on.

Watch moment Dana White rips into Matt Riddle in a video that resurfaced following his WWE release with one commenter saying he was 'on borrowed time' after Endeavor merger

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 23, 2023
Following Dana White's demise from WWE, a video of her slamming Matt Riddle has resurfaced. In a tweet on Friday, Riddle announced his resignation as he thanked followers for the years' memories. Riddle wrote on X, 'Just wanted to tell everyone that I'm no longer with WWE.'

WWE's Matt Riddle announces his DEPARTURE from the company one week after making sexual assault claims against JFK officer: 'Thank you for the memories'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 23, 2023
In the midst of another mass turnover of talent, WWE superstar Matt Riddle has announced that he is no longer under contract with the organization. Riddle has recently come under fire after it was found that an officer at JFK airport had sexually assaulted him in a now defunct Instagram post. Despite being a vital piece of an ongoing storyline, Riddle was pulled from Monday Night Raw as well as several forthcoming live events.

Matt Riddle, a WWE wrestler, hasn't made it to RAW on Monday night after making sexual harassment allegations, but the former MMA star has been barred from upcoming live events.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2023
The 37-year-old wrote a post on Instagram addressing the charges, revealing his allegations with a photograph of a man who allegedly assaulted him at the airport. He has since taken down the blog, but had posted another snapshot of himself on Sunday with the caption: "I'm finally leaving JFK and I never want to come back here again." Riddle, who had apologised for his conduct after a call was made due to a disorderly individual, was reported to the police, and no charges were dealt with. The Port Authority is said to have been shocked by the wrestler's sequel on social media.

In a now-deleted Instagram post 'with an investigation launched into the incidents, WWE actor Matt Riddle reports he was sexually assaulted at JFK airport.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 11, 2023
The 37-year-old wrote a post on Instagram defending his allegations, revealing a photograph of a man who reportedly assaulted him at the airport. He has since deleted the blog, but did post another picture of himself on Sunday: "I'm really leaving JFK and I never want to return here again." As he teammates with Scottish former WWE champion Drew McIntyre against the Viking Raiders and the New Day, the former MMA star is expected to be on WWE television on Monday night as he continues to battle with Scottish former WWE champion Drew McIntyre as they clashed with the Vikings and the New Day.

WWE Money in the Bank: Date, start time, match card, tickets and live stream

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 27, 2023
Following the success of Clash of the Castle last year, WWE followers are likely to experience yet another big event on UK shores. Money in the Bank will be held in London this weekend, marking the institution's first major exhibition in England in over 30 years. This weekend's pay-per-view action is regarded as one of the biggest events in WWE history. Money in the Bank debuted in 2010 in a ladder match that sees WWE stars face off in a briefcase that dangles 20ft above the ring.

The final line-up for WWE's Money in the Bank match in London in July has been revealed

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 13, 2023
WWE has confirmed the official line-up for the men's Money in the Bank ladder match, which is scheduled to take place at O2 Arena in London in January. After Priest defeated Matt Riddle on WWE Raw in their qualifying match on Monday night, Damien Priest (pictured right) was the final fighter added to the squad. None of the six fighters - which includes Sinsuke Nakamura, Ricochet, LA Knight, Santos Escobar, and Butch - have ever won a world championship match, in stark contrast to previous years.

Doctors have warned Randy Orton not to return to WWE, with comeback in doubt

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 15, 2023
Randy Orton's collegiate future is in jeopardy after the superstar was told by doctors not to continue. Veteran Orton (pictured) is still recovering from back-fusion surgery in November 2022. Despite his injury issues, the 43-year-old hasn't competed competitively for nearly a year. Orton was last in the ring in May 2022, when he and Matt Riddle lost against the Usos in a title unification match.

Despite the 'agreement', there are no plans for a Goldberg retirement match

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 20, 2023
Wrestlers are therefore doing everything possible to raise hopes of their jobs, but going outside the box will often have fans wondering if their actions are truly in character. Naturally, a lot more goes on backstage than fans would expect, but a curtain falling won't deter eager viewers from learning all about the company's secrets. Mail Sport rounds up the most recent rumors of WWE worldwide.

Following a serious back injury, WWE Superstar Randy Orton 'NOWHERE CLOSE' will return to in-ring action

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2023
Despite expectations that the former world champion will return to WrestleMania weekend, Randy Orton is no closer to a WWE return. Orton hasn't been on WWE television since his RK-Brother Matt Riddle and his RK-Bro tag teammate lost their tag team championship unification match against The Usos on SmackDown in May 2022. The Viper has been sidelined due to a significant back injury and underwent fusion surgery in November, which was supposed to keep Orton out for a lengthy time. Despite the severity of his injury, reports indicated last week that the 43-year-old could return to WrestleMania. However, with WrestleMania now out of sight of the multi-time world champion, his return seems to be 'nowhere near,' according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.