On the day his non-compete clause with WWE officially ended, MLW officially announced that Matt Riddle would be returning to Major League Wrestling.
He is set to face off against Jacob Fatu at the Kings of Colleseum event scheduled for January 6, 2024.
In an interview with Busted Open Radio, MLW CEO Court Bauer spoke about the signing.
Bauer said, “Matt, we go back a long time, 2017-2018 in MLW, and we wanted him to the face of MLW way back then, but he had other opportunities and he couldn’t even be on our TV show. He had another contract with another company that allowed him to do streaming, but not pay-per-view or TV. Our finals were on BeIN Sports and it was tricky getting that final match done. We’re excited to see where he in MLW in 2024 and beyond. We started talking to him in the late fall about having a future with MLW and seeing what we could do with him. We’re looking at a really strong 2024 with Matt being part of that and hopefully beyond. We’ll see what happens. He’s a great guy. He kind of sounds like James Franco when he talks and has that surfer mentality, but he’s from Allentown, Pennsylvania.”
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After the expiration of his non-compete clause with WWE, it has been officially announced that Matt Riddle will be returning to Major League Wrestling (MLW). Riddle is set to face off against Jacob Fatu at the Kings of Colleseum event scheduled for January 6, 2024.
MLW CEO Court Bauer spoke about the signing in an interview with Busted Open Radio. Bauer revealed that they had wanted Riddle to be the face of MLW back in 2017-2018, but he had other opportunities and couldn’t be on their TV show at the time. Riddle had a contract with another company that allowed him to do streaming but not pay-per-view or TV. Despite the challenges, MLW managed to have their finals on BeIN Sports. Bauer expressed excitement about Riddle’s future with MLW and mentioned that they started talking to him in the late fall about having a long-term partnership.
Describing Riddle as a great guy with a surfer mentality, Bauer also mentioned that Riddle hails from Allentown, Pennsylvania. He compared Riddle’s voice to that of James Franco.
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With Riddle’s return to MLW, fans can look forward to an exciting 2024 and beyond as he becomes a significant part of the promotion. As the Kings of Colleseum event approaches, anticipation builds for the clash between Riddle and Fatu. Wrestling fans can expect an intense and thrilling match between these two talented athletes.
Overall, Riddle’s return to MLW is a significant development in the wrestling world. It showcases MLW’s commitment to providing top-notch talent and exciting matches for their audience. As Riddle continues his journey in MLW, fans can expect great things from him and the promotion in the coming years.