Matt Riddle to TNA?
Following being released by WWE in late 2023, former United States Champion, Matt Riddle has been making the media rounds. Discussing a number of topics including alleged WWE plans, Vince McMahon’s allegations, and more, Riddle spoke about speaking with TNA Wrestling after being let go by WWE.
During an appearance on the ‘Sunday Night’s Main Event‘ podcast, Riddle revealed that he spoke with TNA Wrestling following his WWE release:
“When I got done with WWE, it’s kind of stressful working on TV all the time, especially with the travel. The money is awesome, it’s definitely worth it, and the experience. Now, I want to take a break from TV. After the 90 days and during the 90 days, I’m setting some dates up. I talked to some places. I’ve talked to TNA, I’ve worked with New Japan and MLW. You do film for TV, but it’s not the same as Monday Night Raw, three hours live, anything can happen, people are changing the script. You have ten minutes for your match, now you have five minutes. It’s extremely stressful. I like the pressure, but at the same time, I kind of wanted a little break from all that. I’m choosing places more pay-per-view based where I don’t have to worry about going to commercial so we can get that Fritos advertisement.”
– Matt Riddle on Talks with TNA Wrestling
(H/T to Fightful’s Jeremy Lambert for the transcription)
Matt Riddle’s next post-WWE appearance will be on Friday, February 23 when he faces Hiroshi Tanahashi at NJPW: New Beginning in Sapporo.
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