Matt Riddle Gets Honest About WWE Firing, Rehab, Controversies, MMA Comeback | The MMA Hour

Matt Riddle discusses his latest wresting action, his WWE departure, how his schedule has changed, his incident at JFK, if the TKO merger caused the firing, why he failed some drug tests, why he went to rehab, his wrestling goal, what rehab was like, his divorce, if he has regrets, the conclusion of the storyline with Randy Orton, the DC vs. Jones storyline, how Daniel Cormier did as a referee, his reaction to the Vince McMahon news, Bad Bunny and Logan Paul, WrestleMania 40, if he has interest in MMA or BKFC, and more.
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[@myleswrld1795]

ariel asking matt questions like a therapist 💀💀

[@jayramos6942]

Ikr Dude is hooking him like a fish on a barrel 😂😂

[@ConorKhabibBrunson]

BROOOOOOO

[@erniejohnson677]

Best interviewer

[@andy19820706]

Ariel isn't a girls name? :D

[@DestinsAPigeon]

Him teaming with RVD is nothing short of perfect

[@WWESVRPLAYER]

Just cause they both smoke ? That’s lame af.

[@Beemstar]

@@WWESVRPLAYER it's like the stoners in class becoming buddies. Just feels right.

[@wilonealtaylorjr826]

​@WWESVRPLAYER Lol, though you would have a backup, huh? Lol

[@DozzerGamer]

Actually I'd like to see him in a tag team feud with RVD and another wrestler. Would be really funny to see Randy heated in a feud with the other guy while Riddle and RVD wrestle indifferently when it's their turn

[@mikedaman5547]

Love Matt Riddle, he is completely honest with his answers, and he accepts responsibility for his actions.

[@panselliniongames]

completely honest? you could see it clearly he was lying about why he got busted for drugs. It couldn't be cocaine because its out of your system in 2 days max. It was Juice obviously.

[@seanwhitebuffalo7389]

But at the same time.....at the end of the day, he's hurt a lot of people.

[@AmaniLeeTV]

I feel high just listening To him speak 😂

[@chriswf21]

I gotta admit, I admire people who tell the truth.

[@cathaldowdall7467]

Riddle ain’t as stupid as people think he is . Hope he just sticks to smoke 💨

[@slayerBO2EPC]

I'm fine with him smoking, just take it down a couple of notches 😂

[@jmc6327]

Who thought he was stupid?.......( Dana turns head ) "ME!!!"

[@therealangelalexander1858]

Then again, he did just talk about his cocaine usage with the NJPW TV title infront of him. Knowing that Matt Sydal was banned from entering japan for years because of weed of all things and that this interview has made some news back in Japan, we'll just have to see how this one plays out.

[@MorningWoodFairy]

​@@therealangelalexander1858he didn't say he's still doing coke

[@russlasky6162]

no really is

[@jmurdock8303]

Riddle turning on Randy was a genius idea

[@paulkendrick4153]

It would have been amazing

[@legendkillla21]

No it wasn't Randy does the turning. And noone cares enough about riddle

[@scoobertdoobert3373]

The viper does the betraying not the other way around 😂😂

[@jwilliams0017]

@@legendkillla21it would be nice if the tables were turned for once

[@robertl.wilson1199]

Genius? Literally almost every tag team or faction ends up in a feud. "Genius Booking!" 😂

[@aloxys7225]

This was an absolutely fantastic interview, I hope Matt makes his way back to the WWE at some point, refreshing how honest he is.

[@BLACULA-Skeewoah]

Honest? He tried to destroy someone's life by falsely accusing them of sexual assault in an airport

[@ryanbruner9534]

@@BLACULA-Skeewoah falsely?

[@ConorKhabibBrunson]

BROOOOOO hit my music my toes smell soo bad

[@tylerward2845]

@@BLACULA-Skeewoahhe could’ve pressed charges and u would know exactly who that employee is

[@DEG1994]

It's goanna take time for him to return to WWE but I'm whiling to support for the long road I've been a fan of matt riddle since 2016 but when he debuted in NXT(2018) (WWE) I was excited. Hopefully He comes back to WWE one day.

[@AlphaProto]

Chill guy. I hope things get peaceful for him.

[@jayramos6942]

He’s like the wrestling version of Charlie sheen lmao he’s definetly on the tiger blood 😂😂

[@ConorKhabibBrunson]

BROOOO

[@UFCWWE69]

Charlie sheen can actually string sentences together without using bro every other word even when he’s wasted 😂

[@ConorKhabibBrunson]

@@UFCWWE69 fr my feet smell so bad bro

[@paulkendrick4153]

@@ConorKhabibBrunson lol wtf 😂

[@ivanvalentin3898]

​@UFCWWE69 he didn't say bro in any sentence bro

[@steved1234]

Matt Riddle is almost 40 years old. Just putting that out there.

[@VANCITYPEREZ]

The comment about Sunglass Hut got me 😂

[@toniklocc]

For real

[@gfwifi]

Matt bring honest about everything, wish this man well

[@deepblue8143]

Yes he's a real class act to his wife and kids.

[@patrikpadilla]

@@deepblue8143 wydm

[@silentscott88]

Riddle really needs a silent bob

[@jordowhite1604]

😂😂😂😂

[@craigcrecelius3077]

Where do I submit application

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

Sign Eddie Kingston and put him in a trenchcoat.

[@rachorachev8905]

​@@theevilascotcompany9255 😂😂😂

[@42069LT]

😂

[@corept3607]

I am strictly a real combat sports fan but man this interview was fascinating. And Matt is so much smarter than I gave him credit for. He is so talented in crafting and recognizing the best storylines. Super impressed. I’m now a fan.

[@darionblack4434]

oh stop it’s obvious u used to be a wrestling fan u don’t talk like somebody who is “strictly” a combat sports fan

[@corept3607]

@@darionblack4434 nah man. I haven’t watched Pro Wrestling since before the WWE was the WWF . Like what, 30 years? Nope. Not an pro wrestling fan but I do recognize a man skilled in his craft.

[@MrFoxxx47]

You do realize he was an MMA fighter & competed in the UFC long before he was a pro wrestler, right?

[@HkFinn83]

@@corept3607dude you should train affliction it’s rad

[@joecrawford47]

Riddle is very relatable

[@Luke-gp9js]

this is an awesome interview. takes guts to sit there and admit your mistakes when you didn’t have to. i really hope he can stay clean.

[@itachisensei999]

i have a feeling matt riddle will be back in wwe

[@ConorKhabibBrunson]

More wrestlers please

[@tylerward2845]

Ariel great interview you are really looking out for him thank you !!

[@daniel828wilson]

What a genuine dude!! Very humble and very relatable just a cool as dude ..

[@Insert.Name.Here.]

Great interview! Can't belive it doesn't have more views.

[@jeremeybuckley]

I enjoyed this interview Matt's honesty is refreshing.

[@jasonmpeate4887]

Oh damn CMLL mentioned on the mma hour! I moved from Montreal to la ciudad de mexico and the CMLL crowd is awesome, the shows are amazing!

[@cathaldowdall7467]

Great interview. Hour fly bye

[@kevinkelly8383]

He's baked out lol.

[@RockNRoIIa_]

Loved this interview

[@wondahquinn6825]

Great to hear from Riddle. I miss his character from WWE but watching this I see the why of it all and hopefully someday he could return to TV. At the time of his WWE release I could see him plateau. There’s almost a formula for WWE release besides doing something offensive - it’s being someone who stays low on the card who can’t be worked into interesting stories. Other guys who were fired at the same time shouldn’t come back (Dolph Ziggler, Ali) because I imagine them just failing just as hard. If Riddle returned they’d have to have an amazing idea for a story but he could pull it off for sure.

[@ecantu8841]

Great interview! Very honest!

[@Matt-jc9nn]

Respect how honest he is

[@afrankhan4849]

Oh damn he can speak without a break 😅 love this guy honestly

[@Sirch100precent]

He's legit the same person as his character & it's great

[@ivanvalentin3898]

He's not. He's working

[@brendondowdy5651]

Great interview

[@sunnykitchen4751]

I love the honesty from him, he is a downright genuine, good to earth Freewill guy.. free, spirited, rich with love…so mush potential from the Bro… great job Bro👍👍👍

[@cydriicvhelk204]

Thanks Ariel for your Great work you are the best! And you never let anyone push you around this whole time! You're the Man! Congrats on all the great Work!

[@rickkoch8316]

The oh man I thought I was done I know very well lol. I have a 26yr old daughter and a 17month old beast of a son! Second chance at raising a toddler. I was 21 with my first just starting my career and was gone a lot. Enjoyed the interview

[@MylesJackson-rk7sn]

I hope matt riddle does come back to wwe I miss him in wwe.

[@alek8600]

I always liked Matt Riddle, so talented !

[@MERCERENiTY]

Riddle is more intelligent than he's given credit.

[@jdpbk93]

Stoners usually are i find

[@dr.loomis4221]

It's the voice that's deceiving

[@MERCERENiTY]

@@dr.loomis4221 Agreed

[@shawntyler863]

Riddle is cool bro. Like how hes open and honest.

[@najeescott3922]

Gangsta Riddle!🤙

[@brianmcdonald7017]

He's actually way smarter than he appears

[@d.jbarnes8904]

"The coolest guy in rehab. " love it needs to be a shirt.

[@rezzarezza5168]

Riddle needs his own reality TV show. Absolute legend.

[@djchino774]

This guy is wiser we all give him credit for. Happy he's in a good place now.

[@DarkDinoRecords]

Did u watch the same interview??? He’s out of control

[@bigrig4385]

If he's not on coke, he's loaded up on Adderall. But I'd say he's still using coke.

[@js.3157]

He’s very well spoken and smart, business-wise. Yes, he was irresponsible, but he was going through a rough divorce, false allegations (likely). He deserves more sympathy from fans imo, especially since he took accountability and it really isn’t any of our business. I’m glad it seems like he’s doing better and hopefully an interview like this helps others.

[@e.caseyleydon2560]

The best Helwani interview of a pro wrestler I’ve seen. Great work.

[@Theslumlord]

Great interview I agree 100%

[@Monkeysuncle123]

Matt always seemed like a really kool guy, that can seriously fight lol!!! Great show AH, God Bless guys!!!

[@jeyDsixx18]

Gotta love how this dude is an open book and doesn’t hold anything back…most guys wouldn’t own up to doin coke in a strip bar, but good on Matt for being so honest

[@bigrig4385]

I think he's still doing coke. I hope he gets clean someday. He seems like a really good guy

[@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48]

@@bigrig4385why do u think that?

[@ivanvalentin3898]

​@@bigrig4385he's working

[@calliousfriends]

Really humble guy

[@timothyroth4955]

Great episode I really enjoyed it

[@zackboudreau1834]

Welp Jeff Hardy got 12 chances this man should get a second

[@tomstober7023]

That was an amazing interview. Had me rolling at times 😄

[@MediaM5]

nice to see matt here, but, matt should have had the decency to inform rip rogers he couldnt do his interview on rips channel. left them hanging, no word from matt on anything. then shows up doing this interview. thats messed up. not the first time hes done this to ppl no matter how big or small they are.

[@DyingBeauty1]

I appreciate the honesty from Matt Riddle. Good Interview.

[@HarveyFoFi]

You get zero dead air with a Riddle interview lol. I meet the guy once, he was awesome.

[@17kiwi316]

love his honesty !

[@EggTerritories]

we love you matt! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[@joelviramontes105]

I miss Matt Riddle. "YOU WANT TO HIT MY BONG" I remembered that segment like it was yesterday. I crack laughing every single time😂😂

[@jimmicrackhead12]

His day never ends

[@BLOCKBUSTERHOLLYWOODCOMBAT]

A Four man Faction with The Bro Matt Riddle! Randy RKO Orton! Kevin KO Owen's! The Dude Rob Van Dam! Call them R KO Bro Dude 420!!!!

[@yourtube1424]

God bless this dude man he’s so misunderstood! What he said about these corporate billion dollar industries was spot on! You are still a massive talent! Best of success to you in business & life Matt!

[@Knightbot]

Sounds like almost every ex WWE wrestler. Not happy with the creativity and not upset with leaving. But it continues to be the place wrestlers dream of wrestling.

[@joshuasharpton3913]

He speaks like “Spicolli” from fast times at ridgemont high. Hey bud let’s party 🎉

[@ivanvalentin3898]

He is well spoken, i like how he stays in gimmick. This guy is a sharp dude. Very good interview, straight shooter if hes working everyone he is real good.

[@thegospeloftruthnlov5198]

What a fascinating interview and ever more a fascinating young man. M.R. stay clean you have a bright future...don't give up!

[@Oye414]

The Coolest Guy in Rehab is crazyyyy 😂

[@x9BARxANONx]

Could listen to this guy all day, so candid and relatable, hope to see more of him and hoping he returns to MMA one day

[@max.678]

Thank you.

[@AngelOCHOCINCO85]

I gained a lot of respect for Matt. He was very open and a divorce can't be easy. He also mentioned that his wife was cheating on him while he's out there putting his body on the line. That was tough to hear. 😢

[@Human-ll5yv]

Norm McDonald like, his cadence , norm after a few bong rips of course 😂

[@CrimsonHeart3]

Great interview !! love matt

[@beausohal8741]

I met Matt a few times prior to his WWE run, at indies in Bristol and Cardiff UK. He was always a really nice guy. So much passion. Reminded me a lot of Chris Hero - but stoned obviously. Sounds like a part-time WWE contract might make sense for him, a few years down the line. Until then, Matt is absolutely doing the right stuff to propel himself back into a wanted commodity - as he has done so before.

[@2dvscarter727]

He was one of the best mid-Card superstar in the wwe and tag team division

[@jaybrown2348]

Matt seems so humble I watched his match in Japan 👍

[@xplosivetg1]

Riddle looks like hbk and triple hs love child

[@kevinkelly1529]

I was always a fan of Matt Riddle since his wrestling days at Stroudsburg.

[@yad2917]

This guy has a future in media/podcasting for sure

[@JesusChristmyMESSIAH]

Good to see matts still wrestling. Hope he stays sober.

[@doseofreality420marianetti2]

56:56 "had a buddy that worked at AEW " Yup thats Kevin Kelly. Matt and Kevin are buddies and came up together through the Monster Factory

[@leonelcardenas5847]

Took me 11 days to watch this interview and I regret not watching sooner! Good luck Riddle!!!

[@imjonathanruiz28]

We need this bro back!!!

[@coreymeyer5196]

I PUT MYSELF IN SITUATIONS WITH THE WRONG PEOPLE..... PERFECT ANSWER

[@sandwich_in_wonderland]

I freaking love this guy man. He's 100% unfiltered and genuine. What a smooth mfer 😂

[@mbryanf]

I always used to say that if I felt like the healthiest or coolest guy in rehab, then that’s how you know I’m with a pretty sick group of people. Respect you you Riddle for the interview though !

[@Raydensheraj]

How i admire TRUTH and empirical facts....him making these admissions make me like him a lot more.

[@joshuabennett2851]

I feel like I have been smoking just watching/listening to Riddle. Can you get a contact high from watching a video? Always enjoyed the dude on UFC.

[@P17RAS]

love him saying raaandy

[@RonnyWelles]

The only man to beat jon jones

[@Spirit337]

He got the Jon Jones effect after it

[@irvinggomez3494]

I hope for the best for him

[@Nikky-io6yv]

Congrats on your new baby, Riddle! WWE really needs to consider bringing back Bro once he's had his family time. He really seems to have straightened out, but you know, he's a classic wrestler personality with the party attitude. It really plays into his persona. It's really impressive how mature he is about his ex, especially.

[@stephenwelsch4728]

What a great interview. This is one of the best interviews I have watched in awhile

[@JaxtonB]

He’s one of the real ones .. props to Matt riddle

[@jerrysmithers1429]

love this guy no different from most men who do not get caught

[@sportsbank8428]

He wasn't bad in UFC. I think without NC for marijuana a couple times he would have been like 10-3. Kinda late probably to go back to MMA since he is 38.

[@franciscoramirez9867]

Yea boii have a good night everyone!

[@jakevaldez3499]

Imagine matt riddle and poopies in the same interview 😂😂😂

[@chancetollison2243]

How you get fired from the UFC and WWE?

[@jayramos6942]

That is pretty wild when you think about it 😂😂

[@lexorcism]

Start by getting employed by them.

[@chancetollison2243]

Well.... Ya ain't wrong

[@rishuasthana1086]

By being hated by dana white and not being good enough at backstage politics.

[@MorningWoodFairy]

I was gonna go to work but then I got high (ohh, ohh) I just got a new promotion but I got high (la da da da da) Now I'm selling dope and I know why (why man?) 'Cause I got high Because I got high Because I got high

[@Meursault_1111]

I really think he would have been a much better fit in the Attitude era.

[@mikejohnson9497]

I like this guy even more