Since his WWE release in 2023, Matt Riddle has completely reinvented himself on the independent circuit, competing for various promotions around the world. However, he has faced criticism for skipping some indie events over the past few weeks. In response to the backlash he got, Riddle has now defended his actions.
While speaking to Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Matt Riddle stated that he loves wrestling, traveling, and everything that comes with it, but the worst part is how missing just one show becomes a big deal.
The King of Bros explained that he wrestled more than 100 times last year, plus meet-and-greets and other events. Riddle says he stays busy and doesnt think missing a few shows out of 100 should matter, and made it clear that he doesnt care about the backlash.
Riddle also said he gets frustrated with people acting like theyre perfect. He knows he isnt, but he always does his best. He compared his situation to legends like JBL and Gerald Brisco, saying that when youre in demand, you have to sacrifice a lot, including family time, holidays, vacations, and weddings. Even after all that, people still complain if you miss just one show and Riddle just doesnt like that.
This comes after Matt Riddle skipped an appearance at a Memphis Wrestling event just so that he could attend Nick Hogans wedding. Not just that, but Riddle was also accused of scamming another indie promoter out of a lot of money after not showing up for an event. Regardless, Riddle has made it clear he couldnt care less what his critics have to say and thats unlikely to change anytime soon.
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