Matt Riddle is “pretty stoked” to be returning to MLW at this Saturday’s ‘Kings of Colosseum’ event where he’ll be facing off against Jacob Fatu.
Speaking during a recent interview with Fox News to promote the show, Riddle commented on what he’s been up to since his release from WWE, his return to MLW, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On making his in-ring return for MLW: “I’m pretty stoked. It’s been quite a few years since I’ve wrestled for MLW. I remember having a lot of good matches with guys like Swerve (Strickland), Tom Lawlor and others. So, pretty, pretty stoked about it. Then, to get to wrestle Fatu in my first match back is, yeah, I’m excited. I wanted to wrestle Fatu before I got signed by WWE before but now it’s happening. Pretty happy about it.”
On what he’s been up to since his WWE release: “So, the last three months, I kinda just had my first vacation in a really long time. I had a kid. A little son, Matthew. So, it was really getting ready and kinda like a reset button. The last couple of months, I totally just didn’t want to do anything other than work out, relax and take care of my family. And now that (it’s) the New Year and I got that time and everything else like that, I think it’s just time to cook again and just really been focusing on that and what I want to do in the ring. I feel like before was more of a … it’s always entertainment, but it was a lot of entertainment before. And now, I think, the direction I’m going in, I’m going to be able to show the world what I can do in the ring and just present that version of myself rather than kind of a goofball on TV.”
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Matt Riddle, the professional wrestler known for his time in WWE, is set to make his return to Major League Wrestling (MLW) at the upcoming ‘Kings of Colosseum’ event. Riddle will be facing off against Jacob Fatu in what promises to be an exciting match-up.
In a recent interview with Fox News, Riddle expressed his excitement about returning to MLW. He reminisced about his previous matches with MLW stars like Swerve (Strickland) and Tom Lawlor, and expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to wrestle Fatu. Riddle had wanted to face Fatu before signing with WWE, and now he finally has the chance to do so.
Since his release from WWE, Riddle has been taking some time off and enjoying a well-deserved vacation. He also became a father to a baby boy named Matthew. This break allowed Riddle to reset and focus on his family. However, with the start of the New Year, he is ready to get back into the ring and showcase his skills.
Riddle mentioned that his previous stint in WWE focused more on entertainment, but now he wants to show the world what he can do in the ring. He wants to present a different version of himself and demonstrate his abilities as a wrestler, rather than being seen as a “goofball” on TV.
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With Matt Riddle’s return to MLW, fans can expect an intense and thrilling match against Jacob Fatu. Riddle’s determination to prove himself in the ring and his passion for wrestling will undoubtedly make this match one to remember.