Matt Riddles time in WWE was filled with controversies and personal issues, which eventually led to his surprising release last year. Despite these challenges, Riddle has mentioned that he spoke with Tony Khan, and Jim Ross believes AEW should consider giving him a chance.
Since parting ways with WWE, Riddle has been actively involved in various wrestling promotions, includingMajor League WrestlingandNew Japan Pro Wrestling, among others.
Recently, Riddle shared that his conversation with Tony Khan didnt go as well as he had hoped. He found the encounter a bit awkward and was unsure if Khan liked him. Although Khan seemed happy and Riddle had previously wrestled Zack Sabre Jr. in Chicago, Riddle felt that his attempt at humor fell flat, leading him to walk away from the conversation.
Reports indicate that Tony Khan has shown little interest in signing Riddle to AEW in recent years, and most AEW talent rarely works with him on the independent circuit, aside from occasional appearances in Mexico.
While speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross talked about the possibility of Riddle joining AEW. He suggested that Riddle deserves a shot, acknowledging that while Tony Khan might be hesitant due to Riddles past issues, he is undeniably talented and has a unique look and style. Ross pointed out that talented wrestlers should not be overlooked, regardless of personal baggage, as they can still contribute positively to the company and attract fans.
Matt Riddle also believesthat he has a high chance of returning to WWE. We will have to wait and see whether The Original Bro will make his way to Tony Khans company, as Jim Ross certainly believes he should.
Whats your view on what Jim Ross had to say? Do you believe Matt Riddle deserves a shot in AEW? Sound off in the comments section below!
