Matt Riddle recently caused quite a stir among key WWE figures with his candid remarks. In an interview with TMZ Sports, he openly talked about some wrestling legends and how being straightforward sometimes leads to tension backstage. He didn’t hold back mentioning names like Goldberg, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns.
Riddle revealed that the backstage team gets annoyed when he talks confidently about how he’d win a legal street fight. He acknowledged that Roman Reigns would defeat him in the ring, but argued that outside the ring, like in a cage or street fight, he’d come out on top. This sparked some heated debates among the wrestlers.
Riddle explained, “I’ve seen it with Bill Goldberg and others who get offended. Even Roman gets upset. Roman has told everyone that although he can beat me in the ring, in a cage or on the street, he’d take me down. He knows it, I know it, and I’ve noticed this.”
He also criticized Seth Rollins, Roman’s former Shield teammate, accusing him of trying to limit his exposure during their WWE rivalry. Matt highlighted that his blunt comments about CM Punk, Goldberg, and Roman often triggered strong reactions. Known for being authentic, Riddle owns his statements, though it hasn’t always made him popular with his peers.
Though Riddle’s feud with Goldberg was talked about a lot, they never actually faced each other in the ring. He kept mocking Goldberg in the interview, who later referred to Riddle as “the booger inside his nose.” Riddle’s trolling was similar to what Brock Lesnar faced; it didn’t lead to a match, but there were sharp words exchanged at the 2020 Royal Rumble.
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Fan Take: Matt Riddle’s unfiltered honesty shakes up the WWE locker room dynamics, showing the intense personalities behind the scenes. His fearless approach could either springboard him back into the spotlight or further isolate him, making his future in WWE a fascinating storyline for fans to watch.
