Matt Riddle Explains One Benefit Of Being Gone From WWE

Matt Riddle was launched from WWE in September, following the finalization of WWE’s merger with UFC, forming TKO Group Holdings. On the time, Riddle was the middle of controversy, having reportedly burned bridges and even ending up in an investigation over his conduct at JFK Worldwide Airport following a WWE Dwell Occasion in India.

In a brand new interview with Chris Van Vliet, Riddle stated that he is dove into the free company ft first.

“I am beginning 2024 out scorching. It has been good. Did MLW, bunch of signings in [New York City], after which the next week wrestled for New Japan, made my New Japan debut, acquired to wrestle Zack Sabre [Jr.] once more … Jeff Cobb, the Chosen Bros had been reunited,” Riddle recounted. 

The previous WWE United States Champion additionally labored in Tijuana for Crash Lucha for the primary time in six years. Following his latest debut alongside Cobb, Riddle is about to face NJPW World TV Champion and president of the corporate, Hiroshi Tanahashi, on the forthcoming NJPW New Starting In Sapporo on February 23.

“I am not as busy [as I was in WWE],” Riddle stated, noting that he is wrestling a lot much less and his busy schedule is rather more attuned to what works for him versus anybody firm. 

Riddle is even optimistic about his probabilities of returning to WWE someplace down the road, citing the return of the divisive former WWE and AEW Champion CM Punk, who returned to the corporate after practically a decade at Survivor Collection in November 2023.