Matt Riddle teases wrestling return by making big moves after sudden WWE release
Matt Riddle has reportedly filed to trademark "King Of Bros" leading to online speculation about his return.
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In light of the $21.4 billion merger, WWE released around twenty superstars from their contracts. Without a doubt, one of the most shocking names was Matt Riddle. After all, Riddle headlined several shows for the company, winning the United States and Tag Team Championships during his run. Since then, he has maintained silence about his future in the industry.
However, the controversial wrestler has reportedly dropped a hint about his next big move. According to Ringside News, Matt Riddle has applied to file for the trademark “King Of Bros.” Moreover, he has initiated the process in the context of “wrestling contests.” Therefore, this might allude to The Original Bro to soon make his in-ring return.
At the moment, there is no indication of where Matt Riddle may end up. First, the 37-year-old will have to wait for his 90-day non-compete clause to come to an end. The most obvious choice for Riddle is a jump to IMPACT Wrestling, who are supposedly interested in acquiring him. Also, the former US Champion might consider a move to AEW if he can negotiate a deal with Tony Khan.
Amid the rumors, it will be interesting to see what lies next for Matt Riddle. Although many fans believe that signing the King of Bros can end up being a hassle. After all, WWE released him due to his controversial issues, with the JFK Airport incident turning out to be the last straw.
Rob Van Dam comments on Matt Riddle’s release
Matt Riddle was one of the top stars in the WWE before his shocking release. According to reports, he “burned through many chances” during his run with the company. It is conspicuous as Riddle has often been around controversies. Recently, Rob Van Dam expressed his opinion on the 37-year-old’s abrupt departure.
While speaking to Sportskeeda’s Bill Apter, RVD revealed that he wasn’t surprised to see WWE let go of Matt Riddle. Moreover, this was due to the company’s tendency to release superstars every year after WrestleMania. Therefore, the veteran expected the mass releases this year as well.
“This is the world that I know and that you know. Every year after WrestleMania they always have a bunch of firings and everybody’s always like, ‘I’m so shocked, I can’t believe it.’ This is the world that I know,” RVD said. Previously, the WWE Hall of Famer reminisced about the time he smoked weed with Matt Riddle during the latter’s UFC days.
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