The Controversies That Killed Matt Riddle's Career

Matt Riddle had all the tools imaginable to be a constant in WWE, but controversies, a loud mouth and consistent problems spelled the end for the original bro in WWE. Now all he remains is wasted potential and a what if.
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[@eastsidereviews727]

Riddle was his own worst enemy. Guy could have been a solid player in WWE for years, but he kept messing up. Had he not gotten in trouble right before the TKO deal ended, he'd probably still be in the company.

[@marcusmelancon3426]

I doubt it honestly even if he didn’t mess up then he’d mess up eventually and they’d get rid of him

[@L_Train]

In other words, he's not very smart

[@MvttHill]

Okay but look at CM Punk…

[@dominicmitchell4014]

Well he's doing just fine out of wwe

[@gerardgarcia8501]

@@dominicmitchell4014 yeah, riddle feels at home when he’s in the indies

[@SuperkickStudios]

expect full time videos from now moving forward 🎉

[@guerrillaprod0]

Let’s goooo

[@alexcortezsanchez7855]

Excellent! 👏🏼 👍🏼

[@user-ot9qt6wc1g]

Nice vid bro

[@chrisuncleahmad]

Suggestion for a future topic: the 2015 Women’s Revolution

[@user-ih2tr7rt9r]

Congratulations also, would you tell me what your real name is so that way I can actually apply you?

[@danielborgman4308]

Bro finally remembered he has a KZbin channel

[@KingACE05]

it’s only been a month

[@captaincozy4523]

Niggas can’t wait a month?? 🤣😭

[@dakotajames1233]

Can't rush greatness.

[@jamaricarney3047]

I feel u bro

[@ChaelSonnen000]

Matt Riddle remembered?

[@cierangallagher]

I genuinely think riddle just didn’t understand the wwe mindset. He was calling people out online like a UFC fighter would to build hype for a fight. But that’s really not how wwe does that.

[@maximumoverdrive7554]

It's literally going on since Twitter started. It's not new and matt isn't the first.

[@HiGlowie]

Don’t a lot of wrestlers do that though? WWE wrestlers just have to do it in a more neutered manner.

[@trenchcoatkendo]

I think he’s a pothead with cte and he’s unable to keep his mouth shut.

[@markconstance186]

@@HiGlowie Usually, you need to consult with WWE to see if this tweet is ok before posting. I don't think Matt does that very often.

[@chimeratcg07]

The sad thing is that Riddle rejuvenized Orton's career (imo Orton's best tag team partner by far) and the partnership put Matt Riddle on the Upper Midcard/Semi-Main Event level. Such a shame man, he really was this generation's RVD.

[@legendarybroly2]

Comparing him to rvd is crazy cus he’s no where close

[@huntsworthdoom]

Only real comparison to RVD was being a stoner, he was cool but RVD was that dude for real

[@user-fe8gx3ie5v]

​@@legendarybroly2Both have legit martial arts backgrounds and are stoner types.

[@dominicmitchell4014]

​@huntsworthdoom Riddle imo was like rvd amazing athletic ability not that good on the mic but decent vince just couldn't see him as the main player rvd was as his gimmick was a comedy gimmick while rvd was a real gimmick

[@huntsworthdoom]

@@dominicmitchell4014 the main difference is their personalities and how they handled themselves to me, riddle was always causing problems and talking shit to/about people, RVD was just chill

[@diegoprodriguez]

“Pay Your Dues”. I think that’s the best way to put it. Riddle already had some name recognition coming into WWE and wrestling in general, so instead of hunkering down, he tried to take an easier way of just calling people out.

[@arthurnewman7461]

Yeah, I guess he thought he didn't need to because he knew how to really fight.

[@kadharefinley224]

I was very big fan of Matt Riddle in WWE from his MMA background fighting style to his stoner layed back character. Really enjoyed his partnership with Randy Orton as RKBRO and that rivalry with Seth Rollins taking about how his “wife took the kids and don’t want to see your bitch ass anymore”. But he unfortunately couldn’t keep himself out of trouble. He’s a big WHAT IF?

[@dominicmitchell4014]

At least he doing good out of it

[@JaeThaGemini]

he didnt understand Kayfabe. he was a little too “real” in a realm of pre-planned entertainment 😂

[@SuperkickStudios]

lowkey, its kinda funny haha

[@xzombieeffectx2611]

To be fair, Goldberg does suck and can’t wrestle for shit

[@bisexualsatanictrainwreck]

Goldberg was dissing Asuka like she isn't 100x better than him

[@rockstar-gc2006]

FACTS!!!

[@whynotbrosay]

To be fair, Goldberg was an actual draw even in his 50s unlike 95% of all wrestlers today

[@MrDp115]

True but a new guy had no business talking shxt

[@L_Train]

So does riddle

[@jixseyloportacion9177]

Orton was like Riddle before but he had Shawn, Triple H, Edge, Undertaker and Cena to look after him.

[@diegoprodriguez]

It’s so crazy that he really was such a pretty significant figure in WWE for a bit only to just disappear.

[@dipukarmakar7930]

Can you make a series like " Whole career in 25 minutes" 1. Bret hart 2. hulk Hogan 3. Razor Ramon All the old iconic wrestlers about whom we don't know much

[@m0ulayman258]

should also add rick flair i had no idea why the guy is a legend but saw some clips of him in his prime dude wrestled like his rent was due

[@user-ih2tr7rt9r]

@@m0ulayman258 I respect him as a legend, but at the same time to but the dude is also a piece of shit just like his daughter

[@marklefkowitz4385]

​@@m0ulayman258 Use punctuation.

[@Kablooey81]

@@marklefkowitz4385 grammar police over here

[@Yeetascile]

​@@marklefkowitz4385don't think it matters tho does it

[@arayangodfrey1971]

I still wish Matt Riddle was still in WWE. But, the dude killed his career

[@user-ih2tr7rt9r]

yeah, so sadly, he could’ve been a multi time world champion if he was on the right track but sadly, you know his demons got the best of him

[@Helldog6]

@@user-ih2tr7rt9r Yeah, him under Triple H right now would be just another high level guy in the mid-card, making an already stacked division even better. It's a shame, but we've seen in time and time again. Hopefully he gets on track, stays consistent for a few years, maybe signs back but given his age - I doubt it.

[@oudmanaicha1012]

He was my fav i never knew why he left

[@ScizaZ]

@@oudmanaicha1012 bro he didnt leave he got FIRED

[@user-ih2tr7rt9r]

@@oudmanaicha1012 if you don’t know the real reason why he left because he freaking claimed that a freaking JFK airport pilot security guard or whatever freaking sexually assaulted him and WWE did a full on investigation on this whole incident and riddle was never sexually assaulted so they decided to fire him only because they just had enough with him and be honest he pretty much ruined his career but he is on the hunt we build and we invent himself so that way he can find a way to come back to WWE if they want him back

[@Black-Circle]

weed is now legal for ufc fighters.

[@kazikhalid6197]

Weed was never illegal for UFC fighters.(at least since 2012). However For the various athletic commissions who oversee the fight and impose rules, it was illegal during pre fight weight ins and during the fight .there is still a THC limit . So all Riddle had to was not smoke weed for a week .

[@Black-Circle]

@@kazikhalid6197 cool story bro. He was still cut because he peed Dana off not because of his fights. UFC treat fighters poorly

[@nasa.7616]

​@kazikhalid6197 Weed was on their list of illegal substances until December of last year. And weed doesn't just leave your system because you didn't smoke for a week it's a pass fail test

[@user-fe8gx3ie5v]

​@@nasa.7616Yeah, TCH can stay in your system for weeks.

[@Zack_410]

​@@Black-Circle Well Dana is an asshole. Look at who he parades around with at events. Tells you all you need to know.

[@mezianikhaled7390]

His carrer should've been more than what it was . He had randy by his side and he ruined it

[@Zayy13]

it's ironic to hear White talking about Riddle saying beating his wife which was taken out of context by the way when white is actually on film doing that exact thing

[@marklefkowitz4385]

Use punctuation.

[@Zayy13]

@@marklefkowitz4385 way to focus on the real issue

[@moonshinershonor202]

​@@Zayy13 well that's why punctuation matters, many court clerks and lawyers are seething at the mouth for stuff like that. Hell inmates too. 😅

[@Zayy13]

@@moonshinershonor202 we all know the reason why courts do what they do and punctuation has nothing to do with it

[@moonshinershonor202]

@@Zayy13 if the glove don't fit, you must acquit. 😎 I'm just saying punctuation was invented for a reason. Me I'll eat some grandma's nomsayin.

[@hhtptai]

He had an immaturity about him, that's very clear to me.

[@jay-ceepietersen568]

Matt Riddle Had So Much Potential To Be Something Special But He Just Ruined His On Career He'll Always Be A What If

[@somebodyoncetoldme8317]

Are we writing poems? Tf is this spacing

[@Mordred_SSR]

I didnt know Confucius is still alive

[@jay-ceepietersen568]

@@somebodyoncetoldme8317 force of habit i guess

[@L_Train]

Like, what if he actually had half a brain?

[@user-fe8gx3ie5v]

Not really ruined. He's had a bit of a resurgence.

[@Cold_edits2011]

Matt riddle is I guy we all forgot about let’s be honest

[@damarkisallen1013]

No, he was pretty over until he got fired

[@corybowman9583]

Does your parents remember you?😅😂

[@Cold_edits2011]

@@corybowman9583 I’m on about after he got fired

[@Silverlobo1992]

Riddle trained at Monster Factory in NJ, Where I train right now!

[@JennaLeigh]

That's really cool! Hope to see you in action one day! Get after it!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@shashwatkadre1731]

Matt's opinions on Goldberg were actually facts

[@damarkisallen1013]

Yea if riddle wasn’t an employee he would’ve been fine funny enough

[@user-nx9qh1po1n]

Stating the obvious while you're employed with the same guy isn't the smartest thing to do.

[@Black-Circle]

Greenberg is no bro of mine

[@marcusmelancon3426]

It was true but he just came into the company and was talking mess about people considered legends that’s not gonna go over well and then you get real like consequences you can’t say oh I was doing all that to try and get a match because that’s not gonna help

[@Brando216]

I miss this man, I remember a promo he had with keith lee (who i also would love to see return) where he said something like "we should Call ourselves 'Bro-Lee," And keith just smiled since hes a huge dragon ball fan and got the joke

[@Youngsickbacchus]

The second coming of Jeff Hardy

[@dark3rthanshadows]

He has soo much talent, skills, great gimmick, amazing matches + MMA pedegree, this guys just needed to be more calm and don't self sabotage himself

[@houseadams4841]

They cut Riddle over some weed…. But Jon Jones….

[@goatbrook9065]

Man that sucks , riddle is very talented and i enjoy him as a performer, him ans Randy were the best thing on raw for a while they both had great chemistry. I hope one day riddle chills out so he can come back but i dont know if we will see that

[@fyrewatermelons]

I was on Riddle's side up until the public display of drunkenness.

[@kckillakrack9714]

Beating his wife and drugs are pretty bad

[@fyrewatermelons]

@@kckillakrack9714 Those are allegations. Riddle being messy drunk was documented by video evidence.

[@kckillakrack9714]

@@fyrewatermelons I meen the guy has an awful track record from literally everything he's done literally everything. If everywhere u go in life every single person has something bad to say about you it's probably you

[@KTS365]

Welcome back bro 😎 😎😎

[@JSPokemonYT]

This guy was on his way to being a big star in Pro-Wrestling, but now he's become an ego maniac.

[@nadie4221]

not an ego maniac but a loud mouth, brat, unruly, undisciplined, laid back, quarrelsome, haughty punk who couldn't keep his mouth shut nor respect others

[@ajaykings929]

At the end of the day I think Matt, is just a man he just tells the truth to matter what. Speaks his mind no matter what . And honestly that makes me more interested than all these other wrestlers that just bendover for a spot. The only reason riddle was released was cuz of Dana and the merger. But bro is now in the indies having so much fun for smaller crowd and I just respect it mentally.

[@yvngprofit]

Wish riddle didn’t mess up I liked him. You can tell wwe had plans for him especially after he faced Roman for The undisputed title (Roman barley showed up and they gave riddle a title match over other people) he would’ve been a champion or in the world heavyweight title picture with Seth, drew, priest and punk right now he has so much talent on the mic and in the ring

[@marklefkowitz4385]

Barely, not barley. Additionally, use punctuation, child.

[@yvngprofit]

@@marklefkowitz4385 ok

[@yvngprofit]

@@marklefkowitz4385 ok

[@nahlinmcintyre]

videos are so entertaining and educational

[@kazuhasgloves]

eww, the beat before the start of the video goes nasty. I love it. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JuanTorres-pv2df]

The goat uploaded

[@theEisbergmann]

He's right about Goldberg though.

[@jayjaybulldog9180]

Rkbro was one of the best tag team moments in wwe history, it sucks that If Matt Riddle never failed the drug tests and stopped with the sexual harassment, maybe we could’ve had Randy Orton come back and turn on him so that the Fued would be absolutely Fire🔥. A match against Brock Lesnar would have been dream match but hilarious that Brock doesn’t want anything to do with him cause Matt keeps stirring the pot😂

[@NewNoise1]

Riddle is a well rounded WWE Superstar and has all of the qualities that you want in a WWE Superstar.

[@kamikazekx1712]

you should 100% start live streaming your PLE reactions or monday night raw/smackdown watch alongs. this is my favorite wrestling channel for sure and i’d love to see more of an unscripted side of superkick lol.

[@jamarithedripking]

Love your videos man we need daily vids but take your time 🔥🔥 Can you bring back Fantasy bookings

[@boyankovachev7982]

I'm willing to bet that this is another brilliantly amazing video, as always. Thanks for the loads of genuinely awesome content. ❤❤❤

[@user-ot9qt6wc1g]

Continue making bangers bro🎉

[@paynexkiller]

This was released 4 days ago but you didn't mention him winning the IWGP TV Championship? What?

[@iamjabby3688]

You need to keep posting

[@lebonzorjames9499]

You said it perfectly at the end: incredible performer, but his UFC mind antics and provoking people the wrong way, or constantly doing dumb stuff just was too much weight to keep up with. WWE gave him so many chances and he blew it. Might still be a chance in the future if he cleans up his act but unless he wants to keep fighting people for no reason and smoking too much, he’ll be better off retired.

[@TheQuestionsssssssss]

It’s crazy how weed used to be treated like crack and coke 😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnmorales6281]

COULDN'T PASS A DRUG TEST....Jon Jones says hi

[@Vergil_2000]

The difference is that Jones has Dana White privilege.

[@The_Insanity_Plex]

Title makes no sense. Riddle's career is doing fine and he's back to being able to actually show his full potential and personality without ridiculous limitations in favor of appealing to WWE's silly mainstream audience.

[@damarkisallen1013]

I truly believe that if riddle kept himself out of trouble he could’ve been world Champion by now, I hope he gets his act together and wwe gives him another chance cause dude was so over and was a good wrestler

[@iamjaegee]

dana white talking to chael sonnen about passing drug test was great.

[@mixsnoof]

I actually forgot about Matt riddle

[@dragongeraldb]

Thanks, that was a great video, keep it up. Peace.

[@alexandru5369]

Riddle's biggest issue was that he, seems, like he very annoying IRL. Even without the drug and allegation issues. He's not someone I'd want too deal with at work. Everyone knows a Matt Riddle at work and probably avoids them

[@prod.gregupnext2958]

Yea i know alot of people like that to be honest. Him talking about Legends is crazy especially Brock .

[@alexandru5369]

@@prod.gregupnext2958 Yeah very idiotic and disrespectful

[@dquanissavage6287]

SuperKickStudios Awesome Video Today!!🔥🐐🐐💎

[@macburns4142]

Hi there, my Mac. I really, really enjoyed and really appreciate your videos on wwe . It is really interesting and kind of cloo. I hope you are well

[@joedavenport5293]

To be fair weed wasn't as widely accepted as it is today. But since he had a license for medical marijuana (which is basically a doctor's note) he should not have been fired.

[@grindnshineproductions]

Bro needs to go to aew

[@corybowman9583]

Oldberg is such a clown.

[@andrew-rn9ui]

Getting fired from ufc for cannabis is such a slap in the face like how tf is weed supposed to make you better at fighting if its supposedly so bad for you

[@nycliving6110]

Dana White..John Jones tested positive for cocaine and you still want him back because he was a money draw. Let’s be honest.

[@yassenhany447]

bro shoud've released this in 4/20

[@juanoro-barcenas79495]

Matt Riddle was one of my favorite wrestlers in NXT especially in his matches against Adam Cole and The Velveteen Dream. Dude reminded me of a young Rob Van Dam and Shawn Michaels.

[@ShaquanVirse]

The return of SuperkickStudious

[@ShadowWolfe]

Man, with all these rants Riddle went on, he's still in that UFC mindset. Probably under the influence when he went on that Jericho/Storm/Booker T rant. I wonder if WWE ever disciplined him for his live-tweeting Goldberg's match. If Riddle gets an MMA/UFC fight with Lesnar, Riddle's going to get absolutely deleted.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Matt riddle fumbled the bag so hard

[@guerrillaprod0]

Can we get your opinions on backlash france? Such a great show

[@flyboy6004]

seen him at the airport in atl like three weeks ago

[@mason_walls910]

My man SMOKED his own career

[@YusefxK0k0]

plsss post more i need moreee

[@iethtyn]

now that wwe and ufc are close as hell it would be a very awkward relationship lol

[@nadie4221]

matt got the abilities and strength from martial arts but the only thing he couldn't hold and seems impossible was discipline.

[@DarkoFoxfire]

The funny thing is that some of his opinions were actually kinda of valid but the problem is that those wrestlers will not admit or think about them even if they are true or not! He might have had a big mouth but even a big mouth is right sometimes!

[@astrogoat2]

I have been waiting for this vid let’s gooo

[@amnorms]

im just saying if i was a boss and i found out that one of my employees was doing cocaine im not going to be wanting to keep him hired

[@user-xg9mc4vz3f]

I'm pretty sure there's a difference between weed and cocaine

[@Ticketman99]

Explain Jon Jones

[@andrewfanelli666]

i saw glimpses of riddle's indie rise here in NYC. watching him work evolve shows at la boom in queens was fucking incredible. it was so electric watching him work.

[@ReasonablyHilarious]

Damn Riddle could've been great.

[@kanchha17]

Moral of the story : Keep your mouth shut

[@norielbeato6102]

So, Riddle is just the male ver. of Ronda when it comes to being problematic.

[@svekkapung]

Difference is, Riddle is incredible in the ring and can talk without being cringe

[@ghostfakekiller4201]

Why is the consumption of alcohol not prohibited for fighters and Wrestlers if weed is?

[@riolugaming5017]

As someone who really only watches WWE on tv and doesn’t follow wrestlers stories outside of it I saw riddle and a future world champion maybe a royal rumble winner and mania main event but when he was released and I did the research man it seemed like this guy didn’t want to be a big star

[@svekkapung]

Some people don't want all the glory and fame with televised interviews and Hollywood movies. Some are just passionate about wrestling

[@jonathankalyniuk7017]

Did anyone else hear Orton was trying to bring him back? I could be pulling that out of my ass to be honest.

[@TheFriendlyWeirdo]

Videos like this make me glad I was never a fan of Matt Riddle 😂

[@isaacjohnson3384]

Honestly Matt Riddle and Enzo Amore are one in the same in terms of their behaviour

[@Tation16]

I love Riddle from his NXT run to start of his main roster run. I can see why they let him go. Since WWE and UFC are together the chance to come back are slim.

[@BigBWolf90]

Dana commenting about domestic violence is darkly hilarious & ironic

[@LoganardoDVinci]

I still put it over 50% that he returns to WWE one day.

[@ddjsoyenby]

he was a greatly talented guy but too immature to stay out of trouble.

[@St_Clinton]

I found him to be a channel changer.

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

Matt Riddle needs to get his life in order and deal with his problems.

[@julesrules7297]

I still can't believe Riddle's ex made a body shaming post against Becky Lynch. Pathetic, childish and mean.

[@deana6072]

He was given all the opportunities in the world most people wish they could have just 1 and he always blew them

[@EngCenturion]

I'm surprised this video is less than 20 minutes long.

[@Jesse_Jessie_James]

Matt Riddle destroyed his career and marriage in a few days. He can't even see his kid's anymore and he might be possibly losing his license to wrestle.

[@ayaansvlogs2283]

Used to be my absolute fav 💔 him Gargano and Cole brought me into wrestling sucks how he ended his own career

[@2kLufieri]

his career ain’t dead i’m sure he’ll return one day and it will be a big pop

[@TLAProductions08]

Ethan Page giving HHH vibes lowkey even sounds like him

[@brucethetacoguy2088]

He was super talented sad to see him fall like that

[@louismonnichii7619]

I LOVED RK- Bro. Absolutely hilarious and heartwarming at the same time! Hopefully a time will come when Randy will get in a jam then suddenly...."BROOOOoooo......!"

[@MarkTaylorFKAMarkMetal2013]

2:25 "he couldn't pass a drug test" but you kept giving Lesnar matches????

[@b.a.n20O3]

Brock Lesnar filled one test of EPO. Which is an estrogen blocker.

[@user-rm8ue9ln7j]

There is some irony here with WWE keeping Vince's back and the allegations involving Vinny Mac also implicating Brock Lesnar though.

[@igskillfart7166]

matt riddle is one of my favorite wrestlers, but i will admit he did kill his career, i think hes find without wwe but he could have been so mich better