Jim Ross Addresses Idea Of Former WWE Star Matt Riddle Landing In AEW

Former WWE star Matt Riddle went into element about a clumsy backstage interplay he had with AEW president Tony Khan following his match with Zack Sabre Jr. at NJPW’s Windy Metropolis Riot Present. Regardless of wrestling in different promotions recently, Riddle believes {that a} WWE return for him is feasible, however has but to check the waters in AEW since his launch in 2023. Nonetheless, AEW play-by-play broadcaster Jim Ross has weighed in on the potential of Riddle turning into “All Elite” on “Grilling JR,” explaining why Tony Khan might be hesitant to rent the previous MMA star.  

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“I perceive Tony’s reluctance as a result of Matt has a bit of baggage and the way a lot that baggage weighs, I do not know,” Ross mentioned. “However I do know he is a really proficient child, obtained an awesome look — you know he is obtained that Kevin Von Erich look … I’ll by no means say by no means, I do not know that it is even on the drafting board, I don’t know. That is a Tony Khan factor, nothing I am concerned in and no matter Tony Khan does I will do my finest to make it work in my function. Look, you may’t by no means flip your again on proficient wrestlers … He seems to be good and he is obtained a singular type. He is obtained good charisma. So he brings one thing to the desk.” 

Though Riddle continues to be not sure if he’ll have the chance to wrestle in one other main promotion, he said that if CM Punk might come again to WWE, regardless of his previous conduct towards the corporate, he’ll by no means dismiss the prospect of returning himself. For now, although, it stays to be seen if both main firm is concerned about his signature.

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