Former WWE Superstar makes major revelation about Roman Reigns’ Fatal 4-Way match at Royal Rumble

Randy Orton was the one who planned the New Year's Revolution Triple Threat match according to Matt Riddle.

Former WWE Superstar makes major revelation about Roman Reigns’ Fatal 4-Way match at Royal Rumble

Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, LA Knight (via WWE)

The Original Bro Matt Riddle was released by WWE last year. Due to his involvement in several controversies, WWE decided to bid adieu to the former Tag Team Champion. His last memorable stint in WWE was with the Viper Randy Orton. In his recent interview, Riddle made a major revelation about the Fatal 4-Way match.

On his appearance on the Kurt Angle Show, Matt Riddle spoke about his bond with Randy Orton. He revealed that he called him before his Triple Threat Match at the New Year’s Revolution. He stated that the Apex Predator didn’t call him back because he was busy planning the match. He divulged that he heard Orton’s voice as he was leading the Triple Threat match.

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He picked up, I listened to his voice. He's doing good, he's calling the match. That's all. I just wanted to check in anyway.
Matt Riddle on Randy Orton

Randy Orton is a veteran in WWE. Therefore, it is believable that WWE trusts him to call the match. It is to be noted that Riddle and the Apex Predator are still in contact. Moreover, the Triple Threat match led to the finalization of the Fatal 4-Way match between Roman Reigns, LA Knight, AJ Styles, and Randy Orton.

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It can be figured out that WWE heavily believes in the Viper. Therefore, WWE might have him plan the Fatal 4-Way match at Royal Rumble as well. It is going to be interesting to see the outcome of the match later this month, as it will be the first title match for the Viper after his return to the Survivor Series.

Matt Riddle talked about his bond with Randy Orton

Randy Orton and Matt Riddle were involved in a tag team in WWE. They had a great time together and even won the tag team titles as RK-Bro. Recently, Riddle talked about his time working with Orton as he heaped heavy praise on the Legend Killer. He revealed that Randy helped him get over some really tough times of his life when they were together.

Randy Orton and Matt Riddle
Randy Orton and Matt Riddle (via Bleacher Report)

While speaking with Kurt Angle on The Kurt Angle Show, Riddle said that he was going through a divorce at the time of RK-Bro. He stated that Orton was like a real brother to him and was helping him out with real-life situations as well. Therefore, the Apex Predator will have a special place in the heart of the Original Bro forever.

Besides, Orton also spoke highly of Riddle in his recent interview. The two stars had great chemistry with each other. The Original Bro recently made his debut in NJPW. Only time will tell where the future of the superstar is headed from here on out in the future.

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