Matt Riddle

{{short description|American professional wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter}}

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| name = Matt Riddle

| image = Matt Riddle August 2017.jpg

| caption = Riddle in 2017

| birth_name = Matthew Fredrick Riddle

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|1|14}}

| birth_place = Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.

| spouse = {{marriage|Lisa Rennie|2011|2022|reason=divorced}}

| partner = Misha Montana (2022–present)

| children = 4

| module = {{Infobox professional wrestler|child=yes

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Matthew Riddle{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/merch/2017/dvd0179.html|title=Game Over, Man!|access-date=July 21, 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla}}{{cite journal | date = December 2016 | title = PWI 500 | journal = Pro Wrestling Illustrated | publisher=Kappa Publishing Group | location = Blue Bell, Pennsylvania | issn = 1043-7576 | page=52}}
Riddle

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| weight = {{convert|216|lb|kg|abbr=on}}

| billed = Las Vegas, Nevada

| trainer = Danny Cage
Monster Factory
WWE Performance Center

| debut = February 7, 2015

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| name = Matthew Riddle

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| other_names = Chipper
Deep Waters

| weight_class = Middleweight (2008, 2014)
Welterweight (2009–2013)

| height = 6 ft 1 in

| weight = 170 lb

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| stance = Southpaw

| fighting_out_of = Del Rio, Texas
Las Vegas, Nevada

| team = Throwdown Training Center

| rank = Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu{{cite web | url=https://bjjtribes.com/wwe-star-matt-riddle-earns-bjj-black-belt/ | title=WWE Star Matt Riddle earns BJJ black belt | date=January 27, 2023 }}

| wrestling = NCAA Division II wrestling

| years_active = 2008–2014

| mma_kowin = 1

| mma_subwin = 1

| mma_decwin = 5

| mma_dqwin = 1

| mma_koloss = 1

| mma_decloss = 2

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Matthew Fredrick Riddle (born January 14, 1986) is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. He is signed to Major League Wrestling (MLW), where he is the reigning MLW World Heavyweight Champion in his first reign. He also makes appearances on the independent circuit. He is best known for his tenures in the UFC and WWE.{{cite web |title=Matt Riddle |url=https://wwe.com/superstars/matt-riddle |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=WWE}}

As a professional MMA fighter from 2008 to 2014, Riddle made a name for himself by appearing on SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7 and went on to hold a four-fight winning streak in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) before being fired upon testing positive for smoking marijuana in February 2013. He also fought for Titan FC and compiled a career record of 8–3 (2).

In 2014, Riddle began training at the Monster Factory for a career in professional wrestling and made his debut in February 2015. Readers of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter recognized him as the Rookie of the Year and Most Improved wrestler of the year in 2016. Between 2015 and 2018, he worked on the independent circuit, wrestling for promotions such as Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, World Wrestling Network/Evolve, and others. He is a former Evolve Champion, WWN Champion, PWG World Tag Team Champion (with Jeff Cobb), and two-time Progress Atlas Champion.

Riddle signed with WWE in July 2018 and portrayed a stereotypical carefree, barefoot surfer valley boy. He was assigned to the NXT brand, where he was a one-time NXT Tag Team Champion with Pete Dunne as "The BroserWeights". He was promoted to the main roster in May 2020, where he won the United States Championship in February 2021. In April, Riddle began teaming with Randy Orton as RK-Bro, holding the Raw Tag Team Championship twice. After Orton incurred a back injury in May 2022, Riddle continued wrestling as a singles competitor until he was released from WWE in September 2023.

Early life and education

Matthew Fredrick Riddle was born on January 14, 1986, in Allentown, Pennsylvania.{{cite web |url=http://www.cagepotato.com/and-now-hes-fired-matt-riddle-cut-from-ufc-after-second-positive-marijuana-test/ |title=And Now He's Fired: Matt Riddle Cut From UFC After Second Positive Marijuana Test |access-date=January 22, 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202005931/http://www.cagepotato.com/and-now-hes-fired-matt-riddle-cut-from-ufc-after-second-positive-marijuana-test/ |archive-date=February 2, 2017 }} He later moved to Saratoga Springs, New York, where he attended Saratoga Springs High School and was a New York state wrestling champion in 2004. Riddle would face and beat future UFC champion Jon Jones twice in high school wrestling.{{cite podcast |url=https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9saW5rLmNodGJsLmNvbS9SMExBZFBkaD9wbGF0Zm9ybT1yc3M/episode/ZmFiOTcwMjAtMmUyMC0xMWVkLWFhZWUtNWYxMjY2YTdmNjUx |title=Inside the Fight Pit with Matt Riddle |website=WWE After The Bell |publisher=WWE Podcast Network |host=Corey Graves, Kevin Patrick |date=October 7, 2022 |time=34:57 |access-date=2023-04-25}}

Riddle later attended East Stroudsburg University on an athletic scholarship, where he was a member of its wrestling team for two years and won many championships. After his head coach was fired, Riddle lost his wrestling scholarship and began his transition into MMA.{{cite web|last=Suleymanov|first=Mark|url=http://www.inquisitr.com/2585595/exclusive-matt-riddle-talks-ufc-career-wwe-tryout-evolve-and-marijuana/|title=Exclusive: Matt Riddle Talks UFC Career, WWE Tryout, EVOLVE, And Marijuana|date=November 28, 2015|publisher=Inquisitr|access-date=October 30, 2016}}

Mixed martial arts career

=Early career=

==''The Ultimate Fighter''==

Riddle is 1–0 in amateur MMA. During this career, he worked as a roofer and trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the evenings. Riddle credits B.J. Penn's book, Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge, in helping him learn during his early years in MMA.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/5263/guest-column-matthew-riddle-says-evan-tanners-life-full-of-inspiration.mma |title=Guest column: Matthew Riddle says Evan Tanner's life filled of inspiration|date=September 10, 2008|access-date=October 25, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081101224244/http://mmajunkie.com/news/5263/guest-column-matthew-riddle-says-evan-tanners-life-full-of-inspiration.mma |archive-date=November 1, 2008 }}

Riddle then fought Dan Simmler, an understudy of Matt Serra, to get into The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) house. Riddle knocked out Simmler in the opening seconds of the second round and struck him three times in the jaw after losing consciousness, breaking Simmler's jaw into two places.{{cite web |last=Stupp |first=Dann |date=April 9, 2008 |title="The Ultimate Fighter 7 " – Episode 2 Recap |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/4111/the-ultimate-fighter-7--episode-2-recap.mma |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081002021010/http://mmajunkie.com/news/4111/the-ultimate-fighter-7--episode-2-recap.mma |archive-date=October 2, 2008 |access-date=October 25, 2008 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com}} Riddle was picked second overall for Team Rampage.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/4155/the-ultimate-fighter-7--episode-3-recap.mma |title="The Ultimate Fighter 7" – episode 3 recap|last=Stupp|first=Dann|date=April 16, 2008 |access-date=October 25, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012003813/http://mmajunkie.com/news/4155/the-ultimate-fighter-7--episode-3-recap.mma |archive-date=October 12, 2008 }} During his involvement on show, Riddle was given the nickname Chipper after Rampage noticed him always smiling.http://fromthehedgestothekorakuen.blogspot.com/2008/04/ultimate-fighter-7-show-four-re-cap.html {{dead link|date=January 2018}}

Riddle's second match was against Tim Credeur. Credeur defeated Riddle in the second round, causing him to be knocked out of the tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/ufc/the-ultimate-fighter-7-episode-18840.aspx|title=The Ultimate Fighter 7: Episode 4 Recap|access-date=October 25, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517051450/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/ufc/the-ultimate-fighter-7-episode-18840.aspx|archive-date=May 17, 2008|url-status=dead}} After the fight, Credeur bought Riddle an Xbox 360 with his earnings.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/sherdogcoms-guide-to-tuf-7-12543|title=Sherdog.com's Guide to TUF 7|website=Sherdog}}

=Ultimate Fighting Championship (2008–2013)=

At The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale, which was held on June 21, 2008, Riddle made his UFC and professional debut defeating fellow Ultimate Fighter castmate, Dante Rivera, via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27). During The Ultimate Fighter 7, Riddle was shown arguing with the older and more experienced Rivera multiple times. Dante, on more than one occasion, stated that he would retire if Riddle defeated him - a commitment which he didn't follow through with after his loss.

Riddle was then scheduled to fight Ryan Thomas at UFC 91, but a knee injury forced Riddle out of the fight and got pinned. The knee injury's recovery was scheduled to take about 6–8 weeks.{{cite news |url= http://mmaweekly.com/matt-riddle-out-of-ufc-91-bout-due-to-injury-2 |title=Matt Riddle out of UFC 91 bout due to injury |newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |date=October 30, 2008 |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |access-date=July 25, 2011}}

After his recovery, Riddle fought and defeated Steve Bruno in a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens.

In his third bout, Riddle defeated another one of his former Ultimate Fighter 7 castmates, Dan Cramer, via a unanimous decision on the undercard of UFC 101.

He next faced The Ultimate Fighter 9 alumni Nick Osipczak on November 14, 2009, at UFC 105. The fight was held in Osipczak's home country of England.{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/11518/paul-taylor-vs-john-hathaway-nick-osipczak-vs-matt-riddle-in-the-works-for-ufc-105/ |title=Paul Taylor vs. John Hathaway, Nick Osipczak vs. Matt Riddle In The Works for UFC 105 |publisher=MMAFrenzy.com |date=January 2, 2009 |access-date=September 10, 2009}} Riddle lost the fight by TKO in the third round.

After his loss to Osipczak, Riddle faced newcomer Greg Soto on March 27, 2010, at UFC 111.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18138/ufc-111-fight-card-finalized-with-matthew-riddle-vs-greg-soto-prelim-fight.mma|title=UFC 111 fight card finalized with Matthew Riddle vs. Greg Soto prelim fight|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=March 2, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100304213254/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18138/ufc-111-fight-card-finalized-with-matthew-riddle-vs-greg-soto-prelim-fight.mma|archive-date=March 4, 2010|url-status=dead}} After a dominant first two rounds for Riddle, Soto landed an illegal upkick to Riddle's head in the third round which rendered him unable to continue, giving Riddle the victory by disqualification.

Following this victory, Riddle faced another TUF alumni in DaMarques Johnson on August 1, 2010, at UFC on Versus 2.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18949/ufc-targets-damarques-johnson-vs-matt-riddle-for-ufc-on-versus-2.mma|title=UFC targets DaMarques Johnson vs. Matt Riddle for UFC on Versus 2|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=March 30, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503052105/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18949/ufc-targets-damarques-johnson-vs-matt-riddle-for-ufc-on-versus-2.mma|archive-date=May 3, 2010}} The fight was a catchweight bout after Johnson weighed in at 172 lbs and Riddle would go on to win the fight via TKO due to punches near the end of the second round.

Riddle was expected to face TJ Waldburger on December 11, 2010, at UFC 124.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/10/07/matt-riddle-vs-tj-waldburger-added-to-ufc-124/|title=Matt Riddle vs. TJ Waldburger Added to UFC 124|publisher=mmafighting.com |access-date=October 7, 2010}} However, Waldburger was forced from the card with an injury{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21159/injured-anthony-t-j-waldburger-out-of-UFC-124-fight-with-matt-riddle.mma/|title=Injured Anthony "T.J." Waldburger out of UFC 124 fight with Matt Riddle|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 25, 2010|access-date=October 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101030004358/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21159/injured-anthony-t-j-waldburger-out-of-ufc-124-fight-with-matt-riddle.mma|archive-date=October 30, 2010|url-status=dead}} and replaced by newcomer Sean Pierson.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21170/sean-pierson-replaces-injured-t-j-waldburger-meets-matt-riddle-at-ufc-124.mma|title=Sean Pierson replaces injured T.J. Waldburger, meets Matt Riddle at UFC 124|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 27, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714224012/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21170/sean-pierson-replaces-injured-t-j-waldburger-meets-matt-riddle-at-ufc-124.mma|archive-date=July 14, 2012}} Pierson defeated Riddle via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) and the bout was dubbed by president Dana White as the real Fight of the Night.

Riddle was expected to face Ultimate Fighter castmate, Matt Brown, on March 3, 2011, at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann, replacing an injured Mark Scanlon.{{cite news|url=http://mmaweekly.com/matt-riddle-steps-in-to-face-matt-brown-at-ufc-on-versus-3-in-kentucky|title=Matt Riddle Steps in to Face Matt Brown at UFC on Versus 3 in Kentucky |newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=January 14, 2011}} However, Riddle was also injured, resulting in the Brown fight being removed from the card altogether.

Riddle was expected to face T. J. Grant on June 26, 2011, at UFC on Versus 4.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Live-4-Gets-Lentz-Oliveira-Grant-Riddle-Additions-31915|title=UFC Live 4 Gets Grant-Riddle Addition|publisher=sherdog.com|date=April 27, 2011}} However, Riddle was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Charlie Brenneman.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23510/matt-riddle-out-charlie-brenneman-in-against-t-j-grant-at-ufc-on-versus-4.mma|title=Matt Riddle out, Charlie Brenneman in against T. J. Grant at UFC on Versus 4|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 6, 2011|access-date=May 6, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110508151912/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23510/matt-riddle-out-charlie-brenneman-in-against-t-j-grant-at-ufc-on-versus-4.mma|archive-date=May 8, 2011|url-status=dead}}

Riddle faced undefeated welterweight prospect Lance Benoist who had made his Octagon debut on September 17, 2011, at UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger.{{cite news |url= http://mmaweekly.com/matt-riddle-and-lance-benoist-square-off-at-ufc-fight-night-25-in-new-orleans |title=Matt Riddle and Lance Benoist Square Off at UFC Fight Night 25 in New Orleans |newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |date=July 25, 2011 |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |access-date=July 25, 2011}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision in a bout that had earned Fight of the Night honors.

Riddle was expected to fight Luis Ramos on December 30, 2011, at UFC 141. However, the fight was called off as Riddle became ill and had to only pull out moments before the fight took place.{{cite web|url=http://www.tatame.com/2011/11/04/Luis-Ramos-vs-Matt-Riddle-agreed-to-UFC-141|title=Luis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle agreed to UFC 141|work=tatame.com|date=November 4, 2011|access-date=November 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107014725/http://www.tatame.com/2011/11/04/Luis-Ramos-vs-Matt-Riddle-agreed-to-UFC-141|archive-date=November 7, 2011|url-status=dead}}

Riddle was expected to face Jorge Lopez on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143, replacing an injured Amir Sadollah.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26800/amir-sadollah-out-matt-riddle-in-against-jorge-lopez-at-ufc-143.mma|title=Amir Sadollah out, Matt Riddle in against Jorge Lopez at UFC 143|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 3, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711064148/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26800/amir-sadollah-out-matt-riddle-in-against-jorge-lopez-at-ufc-143.mma|archive-date=July 11, 2012}} However, Lopez was also forced out of the bout and replaced by newcomer Henry Martinez.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27194/jorge-lopez-out-at-ufc-143-matt-riddle-now-meets-henry-martinez.mma|title=Jorge Lopez out at UFC 143, Matt Riddle now meets Henry Martinez|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 29, 2012|access-date=January 30, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202083328/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27194/jorge-lopez-out-at-ufc-143-matt-riddle-now-meets-henry-martinez.mma|archive-date=February 2, 2012|url-status=dead}} Riddle won the fight via a split decision.

The bout between Riddle and Ramos was rescheduled for June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX 4.{{cite news |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-on-fx-4-fight-card-growing-riddle-vs-ramos-story-vs-attonito|title=UFC on FX 4 Fight Card Growing: Riddle vs. Ramos |newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |publisher=mmaweekly.com |date=March 22, 2012}} However, Riddle was forced from the bout with another injury, and was replaced by Matt Brown.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28956/matt-brown-replaces-matt-riddle-meets-luis-ramos-at-ufc-on-fx-4.mma|title=Matt Brown replaces Matt Riddle, meets Luis Ramos at UFC on FX 4|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=May 30, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601055553/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28956/matt-brown-replaces-matt-riddle-meets-luis-ramos-at-ufc-on-fx-4.mma|archive-date=June 1, 2012}}

Riddle stepped in for Siyar Bahadurzada on short notice to fight Chris Clements at UFC 149.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29462/with-siyar-bahadurzada-out-at-ufc-149-chris-clements-now-meets-matt-riddle.mma |title=With Siyar Bahadurzada out at UFC 149, Chris Clements now meets Matt Riddle |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=June 30, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120703232515/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29462/with-siyar-bahadurzada-out-at-ufc-149-chris-clements-now-meets-matt-riddle.mma |archive-date=July 3, 2012 }} Riddle won the match after catching Clements in a standing arm-triangle choke, forcing him to submit at 2:02 in the third round. Riddle won a $65,000 Submission of the Night bonus. This also marked the first submission win of his professional career.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/matthew-riddle-posts-submission-win-pregnant-wife-mind-051150079--mma.html|title=Matthew Riddle posts submission win with pregnant wife on his mind|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|date=July 21, 2012}} On October 20, 2012, it was announced that Riddle had failed his post-fight drug test, testing positive for marijuana. Riddle was subsequently fined and suspended for 90 days, retroactive to July 21, 2012. His win over Clements was changed to a no contest.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31226/ufc-issues-statement-on-recently-suspended-matt-riddle-francisco-rivera.mma |title=UFC 149 wins for Riddle, Rivera overturned to no contests after positive drug tests |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=October 20, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022200037/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31226/ufc-issues-statement-on-recently-suspended-matt-riddle-francisco-rivera.mma |archive-date=October 22, 2012 }}

Riddle was originally expected to face Besam Yousef on November 17, 2012, at UFC 154, replacing an injured Stephen Thompson.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31337/matthew-riddle-replaces-stephen-thompson-meets-besam-yousef-at-ufc-154.mma|title=Matt Riddle replaces Stephen Thompson, meets Besam Yousef at UFC 154|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=October 29, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209142352/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31337/matthew-riddle-replaces-stephen-thompson-meets-besam-yousef-at-ufc-154|archive-date=December 9, 2012}} However, Yousef was forced out with an injury and replaced by John Maguire.{{cite web|url=http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/2434/john-maguire-vs-matt-riddle-ufc-154.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418225049/http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/2434/john-maguire-vs-matt-riddle-ufc-154.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=April 18, 2013|title=John Maguire To Face Matt Riddle At UFC 154 |publisher=YourMMA.tv |date=October 31, 2012|access-date=October 31, 2012 }} Riddle defeated Maguire via a unanimous decision.

Riddle faced Che Mills on February 16, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/report-matt-riddle-meets-che-mills-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-7-in-london |title=Matt Riddle meets Che Mills at UFC on FUEL TV 7 in London |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=December 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204195532/http://mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/report-matt-riddle-meets-che-mills-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-7-in-london |archive-date=December 4, 2012 }} Riddle defeated Mills via split decision. On February 26, 2013, Riddle revealed that he had tested positive for marijuana. This was his second failed drug test within a year, and Riddle was subsequently released from the promotion.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/matthew-riddle-again-tests-positive-for-marijuana-cut-from-ufc|title=Matthew Riddle again tests positive for marijuana, cut from UFC |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |author=Steven Marrocco |date=February 26, 2013}} He had finished his UFC career ranked 3rd in UFC history for takedown defense (89.3%) and 8th for the total of strikes that have been landed (1350),{{cite news|url=http://www.fightmetric.com/ufcrecords.php |title=UFC Official Records |publisher=FightMetric |date=April 20, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121124063436/http://fightmetric.com/ufcrecords.php |archive-date=November 24, 2012 }} and without positive marijuana tests would have held an octagon record of 10–3 with a streak of five consecutive victories.

=Bellator MMA (2013)=

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Shortly after being released from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Riddle signed a multi-fight deal with Texas-based promotion, Legacy Fighting Championships.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/3/9/4083186/former-ufc-welterweight-matt-riddle-legacy-fighting-championship-mma-news|title=Former UFC welterweight Matt Riddle signs with Legacy Fighting Championship|publisher=BloodyElbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=March 16, 2013|access-date=March 17, 2013|archive-date=July 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705034243/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/3/9/4083186/former-ufc-welterweight-matt-riddle-legacy-fighting-championship-mma-news|url-status=dead}} However, on May 18, 2013, it was announced that Riddle instead joined the Bellator MMA roster after his Legacy contract had been purchased by the promotion.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/matthew-riddle-headed-to-bellator-after-legacy-fc-contract-bought-out|title=Matthew Riddle headed to Bellator after Legacy FC contract bought out|publisher=Mmajunkie.com |author=Dann Stupp |date=May 18, 2013}} Riddle was expected to compete in the Bellator's welterweight tournament during their ninth season which begins in the Fall of 2013.{{cite web |url=http://hereisyourwinner.com/2013/05/matt-riddle-signs-with-bellator/ |title=Matt Riddle signs with Bellator |access-date=May 20, 2013 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608084313/http://hereisyourwinner.com/2013/05/matt-riddle-signs-with-bellator/ |archive-date=June 8, 2013 }} However Riddle cracked his rib and had to pull out of the tournament, and subsequently retired from MMA fighting due to financial reasons.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/ufc-vet-recent-bellator-signee-matthew-riddle-announces-retirement|title=UFC vet, recent Bellator signee Matthew Riddle announces retirement|publisher=Mmajunkie.com|date=September 10, 2013}} A few weeks later Riddle came out of retirement and was expected to fight at Bellator 109.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/matthew-riddle-out-of-short-retirement-fights-at-bellator-109-in-november|title=Matthew Riddle out of short retirement, fights at Bellator 109 in November|publisher=Mmajunkie.com|date=October 3, 2013}} Once again Riddle pulled out of that fight and was subsequently released.{{cite news |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/matt-riddle-pulls-out-of-fridays-event-bellator-sends-him-packing|title=Matt Riddle Pulls Out of Friday's Event, Bellator Sends Him Packing|newspaper=Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |publisher=Mmaweekly.com|date=November 19, 2013}}

=Titan FC (2014)=

Riddle fought fellow former UFC fighter Michael Kuiper in the co-main event of Titan FC 27 on February 28, 2014.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/1/13/5303550/matt-riddle-returns-meets-michael-kuiper-in-titan-fc-27-co-main-event|title=Matt Riddle returns, meets Michael Kuiper in Titan FC 27 co-main event|publisher=mmafighting.com|author= Ariel Helwani|date=January 13, 2013}} Riddle won by second round guillotine choke.{{cite web|url=http://themmacorner.com/2014/02/28/titan-fc-27-ricci-vs-gurgel-results/|title=Titan FC 27 Results: Ricci Crushes Gurgel, Riddle Chokes Kuiper|publisher=themmacorner.com|date=February 28, 2014|access-date=March 1, 2014|archive-date=April 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419101447/http://themmacorner.com/2014/02/28/titan-fc-27-ricci-vs-gurgel-results/|url-status=dead}}

Riddle was expected to face MMA legend Jose Landi-Jons for the vacant Welterweight Championship at Titan FC 29 on August 22, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/vinny-magalhaes-and-jason-brilz-to-fight-for-vacant-titan-fc-title|title=Titan FC books Magalhaes vs. Brilz, Riddle vs. Landi-Jons title fights|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 20, 2014}} However, Landi-Jons was forced out of the bout due to visa issues, and was replaced by UFC veteran Ben Saunders.{{cite web|url=http://cagepages.com/2014/06/24/ben-saunders-vs-matt-riddle-welterweight-title-bout-titan-fc-29/|title=Ben Saunders vs Matt Riddle Welterweight Title Bout at Titan FC 29|date=June 24, 2014|publisher=cagepages.com|access-date=July 9, 2014}} However, Riddle was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by the man he was originally scheduled to face, Jose Landi-Jons.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/matthew-riddle-out-jose-landi-jons-meets-ben-saunders-for-belt-at-titan-fc-29|title=Matthew Riddle out, Jose Landi-Jons meets Ben Saunders for belt at Titan FC 29|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 6, 2014}}

Professional wrestling career

=Independent circuit (2014–2018)=

On October 29, 2014, it was reported that Riddle was training for a career in professional wrestling.{{cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=October 29, 2014 |title=Former UFC fighter jumps to pro wrestling |url=http://pwinsider.com/article/89200/former-ufc-fighter-jumps-to-pro-wrestling.html?p=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229140442/http://pwinsider.com/article/89200/former-ufc-fighter-jumps-to-pro-wrestling.html?p=1 |archive-date=December 29, 2014 |access-date=October 29, 2014 |work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} Riddle made his debut on February 7, 2015, at the Monster Factory in Paulsboro, New Jersey.{{cite web |last1=Hudnall |first1=Jessica |date=February 13, 2015 |title=Former UFC Fighter Matt Riddle Made His Pro Wrestling Debut, And It Was Actually Good |url=https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/former-ufc-fighter-matt-riddle-made-his-pro-wrestling-debut-and-it-was-actually-good/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121120316/https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/former-ufc-fighter-matt-riddle-made-his-pro-wrestling-debut-and-it-was-actually-good/ |archive-date=November 21, 2018 |access-date=February 13, 2015 |website=Uproxx}} In July, he won the Monster Factory Heavyweight Championship. On September 15, it was announced that Riddle had signed with the World Wrestling Network (WWN) to work the October Evolve events,{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=September 15, 2015 |title=WWNLive news: Former UFC fighter signs with WWNLive – in-ring debut announced |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_87504.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018091640/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_87504.shtml |archive-date=October 18, 2015 |access-date=September 15, 2015 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}} which he later confirmed after taking part in a WWE tryout.{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=October 10, 2015 |title=WWE/Evolve news: Former UFC fighter Matthew Riddle confirms WWE arrangement to debut for Evolve later this month |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_87938.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114064301/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_87938.shtml |archive-date=November 14, 2015 |access-date=October 10, 2015 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}} On January 24, 2016, Riddle won Evolve's Style Battle tournament.{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=January 24, 2016 |title=Complete Evolve 55 iPPV report: first Evolve tag champions crowned, Style Battle concludes, who is the next challenger for Timothy Thatcher? |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=99252 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219093029/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=99252 |archive-date=February 19, 2016 |access-date=January 24, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} On April 8, Riddle signed a contract with Evolve's parent company WWN.{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=April 8, 2016 |title=WWNLive News Drop – Evolve champion's status, Riddle signs, Evolve 60 & 61 main events |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/08/wwnlive-news-drop-evolve-champions-status-riddle-signs-evolve-60-61-main-events/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423014242/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/08/wwnlive-news-drop-evolve-champions-status-riddle-signs-evolve-60-61-main-events/ |archive-date=April 23, 2016 |access-date=April 8, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}} On September 3, Riddle made his debut for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), entering the 2016 Battle of Los Angeles tournament, from which he was eliminated in his first round match by Kyle O'Reilly.{{cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=September 4, 2016 |title=PWG Battle of Los Angeles night two results: A phenomenal night of action |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-battle-los-angeles-night-two-results-phenomenal-night-action-220026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916074942/http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-battle-los-angeles-night-two-results-phenomenal-night-action-220026 |archive-date=September 16, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} In October, Riddle faced Cody Rhodes at New York promotion House of Glory's show titled Unbreakable in a losing effort.

On January 15, 2017, Riddle defeated Rampage Brown to win the Progress Atlas Championship.{{cite web |last=Gutteridge |first=Darren |date=January 15, 2017 |title=1/15 Progress Wrestling in Birmingham, England results: WWE, NXT and Evolve stars appear, alongside Spud vs. Paul Robinson, South Pacific Power Trip vs. The Origin Banter Edition and The Riots vs. Ringkampf |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/01/15/115-progress-wrestling-in-birmingham-england-results-wwe-nxt-and-evolve-stars-appear-alongside-spud-vs-paul-robinson-south-pacific-power-trip-vs-the-origin-banter-edition-and-the-riots-vs-rin/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117143539/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/01/15/115-progress-wrestling-in-birmingham-england-results-wwe-nxt-and-evolve-stars-appear-alongside-spud-vs-paul-robinson-south-pacific-power-trip-vs-the-origin-banter-edition-and-the-riots-vs-rin/ |archive-date=January 17, 2017 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} Riddle debuted for Revolution Pro Wrestling on January 21, challenging Katsuyori Shibata for the British Heavyweight Championship in a losing effort.{{cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=January 21, 2017 |title=Daily Update: Omega videos, repro show, Ellsworth |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-omega-videos-revpro-show-ellsworth-228776 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126164602/http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-omega-videos-revpro-show-ellsworth-228776 |archive-date=January 26, 2017 |access-date=January 21, 2017 |website=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online}} On February 11, at CZW 18, Riddle faced David Starr in an inter-promotional champion vs champion match, with Riddle defending Progress Wrestling's Atlas Championship and Starr defending wXw's Shotgun Championship.{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=February 5, 2017 |title=Updated lineup for CZW's 18th anniversary show |url=https://pwinsider.com/article/107533/updated-lineup-for-czws-18th-anniversary-show.html?p=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214040323/https://pwinsider.com/article/107533/updated-lineup-for-czws-18th-anniversary-show.html?p=1 |archive-date=December 14, 2024 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Insider}} The match ended in a double disqualification, and neither championship changed hands.{{cite web |last=Stevenson |first=Jack |date=February 17, 2017 |title=Jack Likes Indy Wrestling: CZW 18th Anniversary Show |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/jack-likes-indy-wrestling-czw-18th-anniversary-show/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315020511/https://411mania.com/wrestling/jack-likes-indy-wrestling-czw-18th-anniversary-show/ |archive-date=March 15, 2017 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |website=411Mania}} On April 1, Riddle defeated five other men in an elimination match to become the inaugural WWN Champion.{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=April 1, 2017 |title=WWN Mercury Rising 2017 report: the first WWN champion is crowned, Progress versus Evolve series, SHINE Championship match, and is there a new sheriff in Evolve? |url=http://pwinsider.com/article/108802/wwn-mercury-rising-2017-report-the-first-wwn-champion-is-crowned-progress-versus-evolve-series-shine-championship-match-and-is-there-a-new-sheriff-in-evolve.html?p=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170402171209/http://pwinsider.com/article/108802/wwn-mercury-rising-2017-report-the-first-wwn-champion-is-crowned-progress-versus-evolve-series-shine-championship-match-and-is-there-a-new-sheriff-in-evolve.html?p=1 |archive-date=April 2, 2017 |access-date=April 2, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} On October 20, Riddle and Jeff Cobb, known collectively as "The Chosen Bros", defeated the Lucha Brothers (Rey Fenix and Penta el Zero M) to win the PWG World Tag Team Championship. On April 20, 2018, they lost the titles to The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier).{{Cite web |last=St-Pierre |first=Jake |date=September 10, 2018 |title=Guerrilla Reviewfare: PWG All Star Weekend 14 (Night 1) |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/guerrilla-reviewfare-pwg-star-weekend-14-night-1/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830222805/https://411mania.com/wrestling/guerrilla-reviewfare-pwg-star-weekend-14-night-1/ |archive-date=August 30, 2024 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |website=411Mania}}{{multiple image

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On April 5, 2018, Riddle was the host of the first edition of Game Changer Wrestling's shoot-style event, Bloodsport, and also wrestled in the main event, losing to Minoru Suzuki.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=JJ |date=April 5, 2018 |title=Matt Riddle's Bloodsport results: Matt Riddle vs. Minoru Suzuki |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/indies/matt-riddles-bloodsport-results-matt-riddle-vs-minoru-suzuki-255041/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619202353/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/indies/matt-riddles-bloodsport-results-matt-riddle-vs-minoru-suzuki-255041/ |archive-date=June 19, 2023 |access-date=April 5, 2018 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On the same day, Riddle defeated Zack Sabre Jr. at Evolve 102 to win the Evolve Championship.{{cite web |last=Radican |first=Sean |date=April 5, 2018 |title=Radican's Evolve 102 Report 4/5: Matt Riddle vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Doom Patrol vs. The End, Keith Lee vs. Darby Allin, Ospreay vs. A.R. Fox |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/04/05/radicans-evolve-102-report-4-5-matt-riddle-vs-zack-sabre-jr-doom-patrol-vs-the-end-keith-lee-vs-darby-allin-ospreay-vs-a-r-fox/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613085944/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/04/05/radicans-evolve-102-report-4-5-matt-riddle-vs-zack-sabre-jr-doom-patrol-vs-the-end-keith-lee-vs-darby-allin-ospreay-vs-a-r-fox/ |archive-date=June 13, 2018 |access-date=April 7, 2018 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}} On August 4, Riddle lost the Evolve Championship to Shane Strickland at Evolve 108.{{Cite web |last=Fannin |first=Pat |date=August 4, 2018 |title=Matt Riddle Drops Evolve Championship To Shane Strickland At Evolve 108 |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/matt-riddle-drops-evolve-championship-shane-strickland-evolve-108 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331204642/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/matt-riddle-drops-evolve-championship-shane-strickland-evolve-108 |archive-date=March 31, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |website=Fightful}}

= WWE (2018–2023) =

== Early years in NXT (2018–2020) ==

On July 31, 2018, it was reported by Uproxx that Riddle had signed a contract with WWE.{{cite web |last=Pratt |first=Emily |date=July 31, 2018 |title=Independent Wrestling Star Matt Riddle Is Reportedly Coming To WWE |url=https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/matt-riddle-signs-with-wwe-nxt-video/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824204925/https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/matt-riddle-signs-with-wwe-nxt-video/ |archive-date=August 24, 2018 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |website=Uproxx}} On August 18, Riddle appeared at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV and was identified by the event's commentators as WWE's newest signing.{{cite web |last1=Bristout |first1=Ralph |date=August 18, 2018 |title=Matt Riddle officially signs as an NXT Superstar |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-brooklyn-iv/article/matt-riddle-appears-nxt-takeover-brooklyn-iv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406171757/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-brooklyn-iv/article/matt-riddle-appears-nxt-takeover-brooklyn-iv |archive-date=April 6, 2019 |access-date=August 19, 2018 |publisher=WWE}}

Riddle made his in-ring debut on the October 31 episode of NXT, defeating Luke Menzies.{{Cite web |last=Bristout |first=Ralph |date=October 31, 2018 |title=Matt Riddle def. Luke Menzies |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2018-10-31/article/matt-riddle-def-luke-menzies |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225025605/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2018-10-31/article/matt-riddle-def-luke-menzies |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |access-date=October 31, 2018 |publisher=WWE}} At NXT TakeOver: WarGames II on November 17, Riddle began a feud with Kassius Ohno, who interrupted him during an interview on the pre-show. When the show started, Riddle challenged Ohno to an impromptu match and defeated him in 6 seconds, marking the fastest match in NXT history.{{Cite web |last=Bristout |first=Ralph |date=November 17, 2018 |title=Matt Riddle def. Kassius Ohno |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-wargames-ii/article/matt-riddle-vs-kassius-ohno-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119214423/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-wargames-ii/article/matt-riddle-vs-kassius-ohno-results |archive-date=November 19, 2018 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} He then defeated Ohno in a rematch on the January 2 episode of NXT.{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=January 2, 2019 |title=Moore's NXT TV Live Review: Matt Riddle vs. Kassius Ohno, 2018 year-in-review |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/02/moores-nxt-tv-live-review-matt-riddle-vs-kassius-ohno-2018-year-in-review/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103053803/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/02/moores-nxt-tv-live-review-matt-riddle-vs-kassius-ohno-2018-year-in-review/ |archive-date=January 3, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} At NXT TakeOver: Phoenix on January 26, 2019, Riddle defeated Ohno for a third time after making him submit with a series of elbow strikes to the head, ending their feud.{{Cite web |last=Bristout |first=Ralph |date=January 26, 2019 |title=Matt Riddle def. Kassius Ohno |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-phoenix/article/matt-riddle-vs-kassius-ohno-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129235934/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-phoenix/article/matt-riddle-vs-kassius-ohno-results |archive-date=January 29, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} The following month, WWE Network released a documentary on his wrestling career and entry into NXT entitled Arrival: Matt Riddle.{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2018 |title=Watch the premiere episode of ARRIVAL: Matt Riddle |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/arrival-matt-riddle-series-premiere |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417072911/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/arrival-matt-riddle-series-premiere |archive-date=April 17, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}{{cite web |author=Leighty Jr. |first=Robert |date=February 26, 2019 |title=411's WWE Arrival: Matt Riddle Report |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-arrival-matt-riddle-report/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227120845/https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-arrival-matt-riddle-report/ |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |website=411Mania}} At NXT TakeOver: New York on April 5, Riddle challenged Velveteen Dream for the NXT North American Championship in a losing effort, ending his undefeated streak in NXT.{{Cite web |last=Bristout |first=Ralph |date=April 5, 2019 |title=NXT North American Champion Velveteen Dream def. Matt Riddle |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-new-york/article/velveteen-dream-vs-matt-riddle-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729012008/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-new-york/article/velveteen-dream-vs-matt-riddle-results |archive-date=July 29, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}

In July, Riddle started a feud with the returning Killian Dain.{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=July 17, 2019 |title=Matt Riddle def. Arturo Ruas via ref stoppage; afterward, Killian Dain ambushed Riddle and smashed him through the stage |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-07-17/article/matt-riddle-def-arturo-ruas-killian-dain-attack |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229041830/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-07-17/article/matt-riddle-def-arturo-ruas-killian-dain-attack |archive-date=February 29, 2024 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} On the August 7 episode of NXT, Riddle was set to face Dain, but they brawled before the match happened.{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=August 7, 2019 |title=Killian Dain wiped out Matt Riddle before the bell |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-08-07/article/killian-dain-attacked-matt-riddle |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214074408/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-08-07/article/killian-dain-attacked-matt-riddle |archive-date=December 14, 2024 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} Three days later, the two brawled at NXT TakeOver: Toronto and faced each other on the August 21 episode of NXT, where Dain was victorious, but Riddle attacked Dain after the match.{{Cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=August 10, 2019 |title=Matt Riddle and Killian Dain engaged in a wild brawl |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-toronto-2019/article/matt-riddle-killian-dain-brawl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227044910/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-toronto-2019/article/matt-riddle-killian-dain-brawl |archive-date=February 27, 2024 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=August 21, 2019 |title=Killian Dain def. Matt Riddle |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-08-21/article/killian-dain-def-matt-riddle |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223124555/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-08-21/article/killian-dain-def-matt-riddle |archive-date=February 23, 2024 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} This set up a Street Fight between the two on NXT's debut on the USA Network, which ended in a no contest.{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=September 16, 2019 |title=No rules, no disqualifications: Matt Riddle and Killian Dain prepare for a Street Fight |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-09-18/article/matt-riddle-killian-dain-street-fight |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222164541/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-09-18/article/matt-riddle-killian-dain-street-fight |archive-date=December 22, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=September 18, 2019 |title=Matt Riddle and Killian Dain's Street Fight ended in chaos, but with no victor declared |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-09-18/article/matt-riddle-vs-killian-dain-street-fight-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226012118/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-09-18/article/matt-riddle-vs-killian-dain-street-fight-results |archive-date=February 26, 2024 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} On the September 25 episode of NXT, Riddle again fought Dain in a Street Fight where the winner would face Adam Cole for the NXT Championship the following week. Riddle defeated Dain to end their feud, but failed to win the title from Cole.{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=September 25, 2019 |title=Matt Riddle def. Killian Dain in a Street Fight for an NXT Championship opportunity next week |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-09-25/article/episode-brief-2-wwe-nxt-sept-25-2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416042331/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-09-25/article/episode-brief-2-wwe-nxt-sept-25-2019 |archive-date=April 16, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=October 2, 2019 |title=NXT Champion Adam Cole def. Matt Riddle |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-02/article/nxt-champion-adam-cole-def-matt-riddle |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416054651/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-02/article/nxt-champion-adam-cole-def-matt-riddle |archive-date=April 16, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}

On the November 1 episode of SmackDown, Riddle and Keith Lee were one of the many NXT wrestlers to invade the show, confronting and attacking Sami Zayn. Later that night, Riddle joined Triple H and the rest of the NXT roster as they declared war on both Raw and SmackDown, and vowed to win the Survivor Series brand warfare.{{Cite news |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=November 1, 2019 |title=NXT invasion takes place on WWE SmackDown |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/nxt-invasion-takes-place-wwe-smackdown-296371/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127100141/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/nxt-invasion-takes-place-wwe-smackdown-296371/ |archive-date=November 27, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |newspaper=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On the November 13 episode of NXT, Finn Bálor insulted the NXT roster as "all boys who can't take a beating", specifically mentioning Johnny Gargano and Riddle, who attacked Bálor before he retreated.{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Finn Bálor called out the NXT locker room and Matt Riddle answered |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-11-13/article/finn-b%C3%A1lor-interrupted-johnny-garganos-announcement |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416040215/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-11-13/article/finn-b%C3%A1lor-interrupted-johnny-garganos-announcement |archive-date=April 16, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} Riddle was originally part of Team Ciampa for NXT TakeOver: WarGames, but was taken off the team due to having a match against Bálor at the event on November 23, which he lost.{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=November 23, 2019 |title=Finn Bálor def. Matt Riddle |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-wargames/article/matt-riddle-finn-balor-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207154354/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-wargames/article/matt-riddle-finn-balor-results |archive-date=December 7, 2019 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} The following night, at Survivor Series, Riddle was part of Team NXT in a losing effort to Team SmackDown also involving Team Raw; during the match, Riddle eliminated Randy Orton with a roll-up pin before being laid out with an RKO, which caused him to be eliminated by King Corbin.{{Cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=November 25, 2019 |title=Team SmackDown def. Team Raw & Team NXT (Men's Survivor Series Elimination Triple Threat Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/mens-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127175527/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/mens-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results |archive-date=November 27, 2019 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} On January 26, Riddle participated in the Royal Rumble match at the namesake pay-per-view and entered at #23, but was eliminated by Corbin in 41 seconds.{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=January 26, 2020 |title=Drew McIntyre won the 30-man Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2020/2020-mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127071700/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2020/2020-mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=January 27, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}

== Championship reigns (2020–2021) ==

On January 1, 2020, Riddle and Pete Dunne were announced as surprise participants in the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic; they would later take on the name of The BroserWeights, a portmanteau of Riddle's "Original Bro" nickname and Dunne's "Bruiserweight" nickname.{{cite web |last= |first= |date=January 1, 2020 |title=2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic teams revealed |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/2020-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic-teams-revealed |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923151017/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/2020-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic-teams-revealed |archive-date=September 23, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} They defeated Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster in the first round, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel of Imperium in the semifinals, and Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake and Zack Gibson) in the finals to win the tournament and earn a match against Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly of The Undisputed Era for the NXT Tag Team Championship at NXT TakeOver: Portland.{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=January 15, 2020 |title=The BroserWeights def. Mark Andrews & Flash Morgan Webster in the first round of The Dusty Classic |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-01-15/article/the-broserweights-def-mark-andrews-flash-morgan-webster-in-the-first |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415231950/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-01-15/article/the-broserweights-def-mark-andrews-flash-morgan-webster-in-the-first |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=January 16, 2020 |publisher=WWE}}{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=January 22, 2020 |title=The BroserWeights def. Imperium in a Dusty Classic Semifinal |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-01-22/article/the-broserweights-def-imperium-in-a-dusty-classic-semifinal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415232008/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-01-22/article/the-broserweights-def-imperium-in-a-dusty-classic-semifinal |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=January 30, 2020 |publisher=WWE}}{{cite web |last= |first= |date=January 29, 2020 |title=Matt Riddle & Pete Dunne def. Grizzled Young Veterans to win the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-01-29/article/matt-riddle-pete-dunne-vs-grizzled-young-veterans-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415210758/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-01-29/article/matt-riddle-pete-dunne-vs-grizzled-young-veterans-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=January 30, 2020 |publisher=WWE}}{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=January 29, 2020 |title=NXT Tag Team Champions The Undisputed ERA vs. Matt Riddle & Pete Dunne |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-portland/article/undisputed-era-riddle-dunne-preview |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415224903/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-portland/article/undisputed-era-riddle-dunne-preview |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=January 29, 2020 |publisher=WWE}} At the event on February 16, Riddle and Dunne defeated Fish and O'Reilly to win the titles, marking Riddle's first title win in WWE.{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=February 16, 2020 |title=The BroserWeights def. The Undisputed ERA to become NXT Tag Team Champions |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-portland/article/broserweights-undisputed-era-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424102141/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-portland/article/broserweights-undisputed-era-results |archive-date=April 24, 2020 |access-date=February 16, 2020 |publisher=WWE}} When Dunne couldn't travel to the United States because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he picked Timothy Thatcher as his replacement for Riddle's partner. Riddle and Thatcher lost the titles to Imperium (Aichner and Barthel) on the May 13 episode of NXT after Thatcher walked out on him.{{Cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=May 13, 2020 |title=WWE NXT report: tag title match, TakeOver is coming in June, the Garganos invite you to join them at dinner, the tournament continues, and more |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=136393 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616222525/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=136393 |archive-date=June 16, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=PWInsider}} On the May 27 episode of NXT, Riddle faced Thatcher in a Fight Pit match with WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle as the special guest referee, but lost in what would be his last match in NXT.{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=May 23, 2020 |title=Kurt Angle to referee Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher in the NXT Fight Pit tonight |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-05-27/article/kurt-angle-guest-referee-matt-riddle-timothy-thatcher-cage-fight |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617093738/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-05-27/article/kurt-angle-guest-referee-matt-riddle-timothy-thatcher-cage-fight |archive-date=June 17, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=May 27, 2020 |title=WWE NXT results, May 27, 2020: Thatcher prevails over Riddle in first-ever NXT Fight Pit |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-05-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603203453/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-05-27 |archive-date=June 3, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}

On May 29, Kurt Angle announced that Riddle would move to the SmackDown brand.{{cite web |last1=Toro |first1=Carlos |date=May 29, 2020 |title=Matt Riddle Introduced By WWE Hall Of Famer On WWE SmackDown |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/matt-riddle-introduced-wwe-hall-famer-wwe-smackdown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618000628/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/matt-riddle-introduced-wwe-hall-famer-wwe-smackdown |archive-date=June 18, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Fightful}} On the June 19 episode of SmackDown, Riddle made his main roster debut, interrupting Intercontinental Champion AJ Styles before defeating Styles in a non-title match.{{cite web |last1=Zak |first1=Brad |date=June 18, 2020 |title=Friday Night SmackDown results, June 19, 2020 |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2020-06-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620173108/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2020-06-19 |archive-date=June 20, 2020 |access-date=June 27, 2020 |publisher=WWE}} Riddle received an opportunity at the title on the July 17 episode of SmackDown, where he lost to Styles. After the match, he was attacked by Corbin.{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jason |date=July 17, 2020 |title=7/17 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of AJ Styles vs. Matt Riddle for the Intercontinental Championship, Alexa Bliss hosts A Moment of Bliss with a mystery guest, The Firefly Funhouse with Bray Wyatt, final hype for Extreme Rules |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/17/7-17-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-aj-styles-vs-matt-riddle-for-the-intercontinental-championship-alexa-bliss-hosts-a-moment-of-bliss-with-a-mystery-guest-the-fi/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817203851/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/17/7-17-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-aj-styles-vs-matt-riddle-for-the-intercontinental-championship-alexa-bliss-hosts-a-moment-of-bliss-with-a-mystery-guest-the-fi/ |archive-date=August 17, 2020 |access-date=October 29, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} Riddle defeated Corbin at Payback on August 30,{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=August 30, 2020 |title=Matt Riddle def. King Corbin |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/08-30-2020/matt-riddle-def-king-corbin |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123152324/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/08-30-2020/matt-riddle-def-king-corbin |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |access-date=August 30, 2020 |publisher=WWE}} but lost in a rematch on the September 25 episode of SmackDown, ending their feud.{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jason |date=September 25, 2020 |title=9/25 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns in-ring interview, Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy vs. Sami Zayn in a non-title match, Alexa Bliss vs. Lacey Evans, the final push for Clash of Champions |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/25/9-25-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-in-ring-interview-intercontinental-champion-jeff-hardy-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-non-title-match-alexa-bliss-vs-lacey-evans/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129093301/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/25/9-25-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-in-ring-interview-intercontinental-champion-jeff-hardy-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-non-title-match-alexa-bliss-vs-lacey-evans/ |archive-date=November 29, 2021 |access-date=October 29, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}

As part of the 2020 Draft, Riddle was drafted to the Raw brand.{{cite web |author= |date=October 9, 2020 |title=See all the results from the 2020 Draft |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008042643/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020 |archive-date=October 8, 2021 |access-date=October 12, 2020 |publisher=WWE}} On October 29, his ring name was shortened to Riddle.{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=October 29, 2020 |title=RAW star undergoes name change (updated with star's reaction) |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=140911 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701094143/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=140911 |archive-date=July 1, 2022 |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=PWInsider}} At Survivor Series on November 22, Riddle was a part of Team Raw in the men's traditional elimination tag team match, pinning Corbin on route to a clean sweep for Team Raw.{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=November 22, 2020 |title=Team Raw def. Team SmackDown the 5-on-5 Men's Survivor Series Elimination Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/11-22-2020/mens-survivor-series-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123033754/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/11-22-2020/mens-survivor-series-match-results |archive-date=November 23, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} On the January 4, 2021 episode of Raw, Riddle defeated United States Champion Bobby Lashley in a non-title match, earning a title match the following week in a losing effort.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 4, 2021 |title=1/4 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Keith Lee for the WWE Championship and Raw Legends Night headline the first show of 2021 |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/04/1-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-keith-lee-for-the-wwe-championship-and-raw-legends-night-headline-the-first-show-of-2021/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128071222/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/04/1-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-keith-lee-for-the-wwe-championship-and-raw-legends-night-headline-the-first-show-of-2021/ |archive-date=January 28, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 11, 2021 |title=1/11 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of WWE Champion Drew McIntyre's first comments since testing positive for COVID-19, Triple H's show opening segment, the continued build to the Royal Rumble |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/11/1-11-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-wwe-champion-drew-mcintyres-first-comments-since-testing-positive-for-covid-19-triple-hs-show-opening-segment-the-continued-build-to-the-royal-rumb/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116092710/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/11/1-11-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-wwe-champion-drew-mcintyres-first-comments-since-testing-positive-for-covid-19-triple-hs-show-opening-segment-the-continued-build-to-the-royal-rumb/ |archive-date=January 16, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On the January 25 episode of Raw, Riddle defeated The Hurt Business (Cedric Alexander, MVP, and Shelton Benjamin) in a gauntlet match to earn another title opportunity against Lashley.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 25, 2021 |title=1/25 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre and Goldberg's face to face meeting, Asuka vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship, Charlotte Flair vs. Shayna Baszler, Riddle vs. MVP, Cedric Alexander, and Shelton Benjamin in a gauntlet match, final Royal Rumble hype |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/25/1-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-and-goldbergs-face-to-face-meeting-asuka-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-womens-championship-charlotte-flair-vs-shayna-baszler-riddle-v/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126073519/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/25/1-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-and-goldbergs-face-to-face-meeting-asuka-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-womens-championship-charlotte-flair-vs-shayna-baszler-riddle-v/ |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} At Royal Rumble on January 31, Riddle entered at #16 and helped eliminate Lashley before being eliminated by Seth Rollins.{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=January 31, 2021 |title=Edge won the 2021 Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/01-31-2021/mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201054241/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/01-31-2021/mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=February 1, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} Riddle received his title match the following night on Raw, where he defeated Lashley by disqualification but did not win the championship.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 1, 2021 |title=2/1 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the night after the Royal Rumble with Edge vs. Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley vs. Riddle for the U.S. Championship, Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin vs. Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik for the Raw Tag Titles, Bad Bunny on Miz TV |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/01/2-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-the-royal-rumble-with-bobby-lashley-vs-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-cedric-alexander-and-shelton-benjamin-vs-lince-dorado-and-gran/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202032307/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/01/2-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-the-royal-rumble-with-bobby-lashley-vs-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-cedric-alexander-and-shelton-benjamin-vs-lince-dorado-and-gran/ |archive-date=February 2, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} At Elimination Chamber on February 21, Riddle defeated Lashley and John Morrison in a triple threat match to win the United States Championship, his first title on the main roster and his first singles title in WWE.{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=February 21, 2021 |title=Riddle def. Bobby Lashley and John Morrison to become the new United States Champion |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2021/united-states-title-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222072210/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2021/united-states-title-results |archive-date=February 22, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} He successfully defended the title against Mustafa Ali at the Fastlane pre-show on March 21.{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=March 21, 2021 |title=United States Champion Riddle def. Mustafa Ali (Kickoff Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2021/riddle-vs-mustafa-ali-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322014630/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2021/riddle-vs-mustafa-ali-results |archive-date=March 22, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} At Night 2 of WrestleMania 37 on April 11, Riddle lost the title to Sheamus, ending his reign at 49 days.{{cite web |last1=Clapp |first1=John |date=April 11, 2021 |title=Sheamus def. Riddle to capture the United States Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-37-night-2/riddle-vs-sheamus-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412023137/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-37-night-2/riddle-vs-sheamus-results |archive-date=April 12, 2021 |access-date=April 11, 2021 |publisher=WWE}}

== RK-Bro (2021–2022) ==

On the April 19 episode of Raw, Riddle interrupted a backstage interview by Randy Orton and suggested a tag team formation, with Orton dismissing the idea by leaving. A match was made later on in the night between Orton and Riddle, which Riddle won with a roll-up.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 19, 2021 |title=4/19 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka, Randy Orton vs. Riddle, The Viking Raiders vs. Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin, the continued build to WrestleMania Backlash |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/19/4-19-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-charlotte-flair-vs-asuka-randy-orton-vs-riddle-the-viking-raiders-vs-cedric-alexander-and-shelton-benjamin-the-continued-build-to-wrestlemania-back/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422093358/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/19/4-19-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-charlotte-flair-vs-asuka-randy-orton-vs-riddle-the-viking-raiders-vs-cedric-alexander-and-shelton-benjamin-the-continued-build-to-wrestlemania-back/ |archive-date=April 22, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} The following week on Raw, Orton was backstage with Riddle when he suggested the team be given a try; the newly labeled RK-Bro defeated Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin, and in a backstage interview afterwards, Orton suggested to Riddle they take the team "a day at a time".{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 26, 2021 |title=4/26 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman vs. Mace and T-Bar, Asuka, Naomi, and Lana vs. Rhea Ripley, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler, Damian Priest, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods vs. The Miz, Elias, and Jaxson Ryker |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/26/4-26-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-and-braun-strowman-vs-mace-and-t-bar-asuka-naomi-and-lana-vs-rhea-ripley-nia-jax-and-shayna-baszler-damian-priest-kofi-k/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615090230/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/26/4-26-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-and-braun-strowman-vs-mace-and-t-bar-asuka-naomi-and-lana-vs-rhea-ripley-nia-jax-and-shayna-baszler-damian-priest-kofi-k/ |archive-date=June 15, 2021 |access-date=July 15, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}

After a seven-week absence, Orton returned on the August 9 episode of Raw, where he initially discontinued his team with Riddle at the beginning of the show. Later that night, Orton defeated AJ Styles in a match following assistance from Riddle and afterwards pretended to hug him but instead hit him with an RKO as a sign of gratitude.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 9, 2021 |title=8/9 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the build to SummerSlam featuring Randy Orton's return, Bobby Lashley and MVP commenting on Goldberg, Charlotte Flair addressing her loss to Nikki ASH |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/09/8-9-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-build-to-summerslam-featuring-randy-ortons-return-bobby-lashley-and-mvp-commenting-on-goldberg-charlotte-flair-addressing-her-loss-to-nikki-ash/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810001259/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/09/8-9-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-build-to-summerslam-featuring-randy-ortons-return-bobby-lashley-and-mvp-commenting-on-goldberg-charlotte-flair-addressing-her-loss-to-nikki-ash/ |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=July 15, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} The following week, Orton officially reunited the team after Riddle saved Orton from an attack at the hands of Omos and Styles.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 16, 2021 |title=8/16 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the SummerSlam go-home edition with Bobby Lashley and Goldberg, Drew McIntyre vs. Veer and Shanky in a handicap match, Randy Orton vs. Omos |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/16/8-16-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-summerslam-go-home-edition-with-bobby-lashley-and-goldberg-drew-mcintyre-vs-veer-and-shanky-in-a-handicap-match-randy-orton-vs-omos/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005075734/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/16/8-16-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-summerslam-go-home-edition-with-bobby-lashley-and-goldberg-drew-mcintyre-vs-veer-and-shanky-in-a-handicap-match-randy-orton-vs-omos/ |archive-date=October 5, 2021 |access-date=July 15, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} At SummerSlam on August 21, RK-Bro defeated Styles and Omos to win their first WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, both individually and as a team.{{Cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=August 21, 2021 |title=RK-Bro def. AJ Styles & Omos to win the Raw Tag Team Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2021/aj-styles-omos-vs-rk-bro-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822025946/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2021/aj-styles-omos-vs-rk-bro-results |archive-date=August 22, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} On October 21, at Crown Jewel, RK-Bro defeated Styles and Omos in a rematch to retain the titles.{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=October 21, 2021 |title=RK-Bro defeat AJ Styles & Omos to retain the Raw Tag Team Championships |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2021/rk-bro-vs-aj-styles-omos-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021175351/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2021/rk-bro-vs-aj-styles-omos-results |archive-date=October 21, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} At Day 1 on January 1, 2022, RK-Bro retained their titles against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=January 1, 2022 |title=Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro def. The Street Profits |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/day-1/day-one-2022/rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102042135/https://www.wwe.com/shows/day-1/day-one-2022/rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-results |archive-date=January 2, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}

On the January 10 episode of Raw, RK-Bro lost the titles to Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis), ending their reign at 142 days.{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 10, 2022 |title=1/10 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley meeting face to face, Randy Orton and Riddle vs. Chad Gable and Otis for the Raw Tag Titles, Bianca Belair vs. Doudrop vs. Liv Morgan for a shot at the Raw Women's Championship at the Royal Rumble, Alexa Bliss's journey back to Raw |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/10/1-10-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-wwe-champion-brock-lesnar-and-bobby-lashley-meeting-face-to-face-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-chad-gable-and-otis-for-the-raw-tag-titles-bianca-belair-vs/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124141627/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/10/1-10-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-wwe-champion-brock-lesnar-and-bobby-lashley-meeting-face-to-face-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-chad-gable-and-otis-for-the-raw-tag-titles-bianca-belair-vs/ |archive-date=January 24, 2022 |access-date=January 10, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On January 29, Riddle participated in the Royal Rumble match at the namesake event before being eliminated by eventual winner Brock Lesnar.{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=January 29, 2022 |title=Brock Lesnar wins the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2022/30-man-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130053006/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2022/30-man-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=January 30, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} Riddle competed in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match at the namesake event on February 19, but was again eliminated by Lesnar.{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=February 19, 2022 |title=Brock Lesnar triumphed inside the Elimination Chamber Match to capture the WWE Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2022/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219204503/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2022/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-date=February 19, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} On the March 7 episode of Raw, RK-Bro won their second Raw Tag Team Championship after defeating Alpha Academy and Kevin Owens and Seth "Freakin" Rollins in a triple threat tag team match.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 7, 2022 |title=3/7 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Chad Gable and Otis vs. Randy Orton and Riddle vs. Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens in a Triple Threat for the Raw Tag Titles, Edge explains his attack on AJ Styles, Jerry Lawler appears, Logan Paul and Miz hold a Homecoming Party |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/03/07/3-7-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-chad-gable-and-otis-vs-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-seth-rollins-and-kevin-owens-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-raw-tag-titles-edge-explains-his-attack-o/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328105223/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/03/07/3-7-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-chad-gable-and-otis-vs-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-seth-rollins-and-kevin-owens-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-raw-tag-titles-edge-explains-his-attack-o/ |archive-date=March 28, 2022 |access-date=July 15, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} At Night 2 of WrestleMania 38 on April 3, RK-Bro successfully defended their titles in another triple threat tag team match against Alpha Academy and the Street Profits.{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=April 3, 2022 |title=Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro def. Alpha Academy and The Street Profits (Triple Threat Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/wrestlemania-sunday/rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404080052/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/wrestlemania-sunday/rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} Following WrestleMania, SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) challenged RK-Bro to an unification match at WrestleMania Backlash on May 8, which RK-Bro accepted.{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=April 11, 2022 |title=4/11 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Cody vs. Miz, MVP Lounge with Omos, Morgan vs. , Veer vs. Rey |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/04/11/4-11-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-vs-miz-mvp-lounge-with-omos-sasha-naomi-vs-ripley-morgan-veer-vs-rey/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506221027/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/04/11/4-11-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-vs-miz-mvp-lounge-with-omos-sasha-naomi-vs-ripley-morgan-veer-vs-rey/ |archive-date=May 6, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}{{Cite web |last=Mahjouri |first=Shakiel |date=April 15, 2022 |title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: RK-Bro vs. The Usos set for WrestleMania Backlash |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-rk-bro-vs-the-usos-set-for-wrestlemania-backlash/live/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416030600/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-rk-bro-vs-the-usos-set-for-wrestlemania-backlash/live/ |archive-date=April 16, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com}} The match at the event, however, was changed into a six-man tag team match, where The Bloodline (Roman Reigns and The Usos) defeated RK-Bro and Drew McIntyre.{{Cite web |last=Mahjouri |first=Shakiel |date=April 29, 2022 |title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre added to WrestleMania Backlash |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-and-drew-mcintyre-added-to-wrestlemania-backlash/live/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505041359/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-and-drew-mcintyre-added-to-wrestlemania-backlash/live/ |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com}}{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=May 8, 2022 |title=Roman Reigns & The Usos def. Drew McIntyre & RK-Bro |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2022/six-man-tag-team-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509044814/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2022/six-man-tag-team-match-results |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} The unification match later took place on the May 20 episode of SmackDown, where RK-Bro lost their titles to The Usos, ending their second reign at 74 days.{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=May 20, 2022 |title=5/20 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of Smackdown Tag Team Champions Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso vs. Raw Tag Team Champions "RK-Bro" Randy Orton and Riddle in a unification match, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Sami Zayn, Xavier Woods vs. Butch |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/20/5-20-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-smackdown-tag-team-champions-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-raw-tag-team-champions-rk-bro-randy-orton-and-riddle-in-a-unifica/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525005352/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/20/5-20-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-smackdown-tag-team-champions-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-raw-tag-team-champions-rk-bro-randy-orton-and-riddle-in-a-unifica/ |archive-date=May 25, 2022 |access-date=July 15, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}

== Various feuds and departure (2022–2023) ==

After Orton was sidelined with a back injury,{{Cite web |last=Ross Sapp |first=Sean |date=June 25, 2022 |title=WWE Fears Randy Orton Could Miss The Rest Of 2022; Original Summerslam Plans |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/wwe-fears-randy-orton-could-miss-rest-2022-original-summerslam-plans |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206133441/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/wwe-fears-randy-orton-could-miss-rest-2022-original-summerslam-plans |archive-date=December 6, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Fightful}} Riddle continued to feud with The Bloodline, teaming with Shinsuke Nakamura to unsuccessfully challenge The Usos for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship on the June 3 episode of SmackDown following a distraction from Bloodline associate Sami Zayn.{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=June 3, 2022 |title=6/3 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of The Usos vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Riddle for the Unified WWE Tag Titles, Raquel Rodriguez vs. Aliyah vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Natalya vs. Shotzi vs. Xia Li in a Six Pack Challenge for a shot at the Smackdown Women's Title, Riddick Moss returns |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/03/6-3-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-the-usos-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-and-riddle-for-the-unified-wwe-tag-titles-raquel-rodriguez-vs-aliyah-vs-shayna-baszler-vs-natalya-vs-sh/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604104227/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/03/6-3-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-the-usos-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-and-riddle-for-the-unified-wwe-tag-titles-raquel-rodriguez-vs-aliyah-vs-shayna-baszler-vs-natalya-vs-sh/ |archive-date=June 4, 2022 |access-date=July 15, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} The following week on SmackDown, Riddle defeated Zayn to earn a match against Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, with the added stipulation that Riddle would be barred from challenging for the title again if he lost.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 10, 2022 |title=6/10 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Riddle vs. Sami Zayn (Riddle earns a title shot if he wins or is barred from Smackdown if he loses), Ricochet vs. Gunther for the Intercontinental Title, Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus and Lacey Evans vs. Xia Li in Money in the Bank qualifiers |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/10/6-10-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-riddle-vs-sami-zayn-riddle-earns-a-title-shot-if-he-wins-or-is-barred-from-smackdown-if-he-loses-ricochet-vs-gunther-for-the-intercont/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611032225/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/10/6-10-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-riddle-vs-sami-zayn-riddle-earns-a-title-shot-if-he-wins-or-is-barred-from-smackdown-if-he-loses-ricochet-vs-gunther-for-the-intercont/ |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |access-date=July 15, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 13, 2022 |title=6/13 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of the ongoing build to Money in the Bank, Seth Rollins on attacking Cody Rhodes, Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley, and Damian Priest explain why they kicked Edge out of Judgment Day |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/13/6-13-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-ongoing-build-to-money-in-the-bank-seth-rollins-on-attacking-cody-rhodes-finn-balor-rhea-ripley-and-damian-priest-explain-why-they-kicked-edge-ou/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627022605/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/13/6-13-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-ongoing-build-to-money-in-the-bank-seth-rollins-on-attacking-cody-rhodes-finn-balor-rhea-ripley-and-damian-priest-explain-why-they-kicked-edge-ou/ |archive-date=June 27, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On the June 17 episode of SmackDown, Riddle failed to win the title from Reigns, barring him from challenging Reigns for the title again.{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=June 17, 2022 |title=6/17 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of Mr. McMahon's appearance, Roman Reigns vs. Riddle for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Madcap Moss vs. Happy Corbin in a Last Laugh match, Raquel Rodriguez vs. Shayna Baszler in a Money in the Bank qualifier |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/17/6-17-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-mr-mcmahons-appearance-roman-reigns-vs-riddle-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-madcap-moss-vs-happy-corbin-in-a-last-l/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011061118/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/17/6-17-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-mr-mcmahons-appearance-roman-reigns-vs-riddle-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-madcap-moss-vs-happy-corbin-in-a-last-l/ |archive-date=October 11, 2022 |access-date=July 15, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}

He then began a feud with Seth "Freakin" Rollins, setting up a match between the two at SummerSlam.{{Cite web |date=July 18, 2022 |title=Riddle vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722081322/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} However, the match was postponed after Riddle suffered an injury following an attack by Rollins on the July 25 episode of Raw.{{Cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=July 27, 2022 |title=WWE postpones Seth Rollins vs. Riddle SummerSlam match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-postpones-seth-rollins-vs-riddle-summerslam-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812024016/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-postpones-seth-rollins-vs-riddle-summerslam-match |archive-date=August 12, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} Despite this, both Riddle and Rollins appeared at SummerSlam on July 30, engaging in a brawl which saw Rollins come out on top.{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=July 30, 2022 |title=Riddle called out Seth "Freakin" Rollins and got stomped during a wild brawl |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-called-out-seth-freakin-rollins-and-got-stomped-during-a-wild-brawl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209021011/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-called-out-seth-freakin-rollins-and-got-stomped-during-a-wild-brawl |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} At Clash at the Castle on September 3, Riddle lost to Rollins.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=September 3, 2022 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. Matt Riddle |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/clash-at-the-castle/2022/seth-rollins-riddle-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028022236/https://www.wwe.com/shows/clash-at-the-castle/2022/seth-rollins-riddle-results |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} On the September 19 episode of Raw, it was announced that they would have a rematch in a Fight Pit match on October 8 at Extreme Rules,{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2022 |title=Matt Riddle vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins (Inside the Fight Pit) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920055231/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}} where Riddle defeated Rollins by submission.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Matt Riddle def. Seth "Freakin" Rollins Inside the Fight Pit |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2022/edge-vs-finn-balor-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015053133/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2022/matt-riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |publisher=WWE}} Riddle failed to win the United States Championship from Rollins on the October 17 episode of Raw, ending their feud.{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 17, 2022 |title=10/17 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins vs. Matt Riddle for the U.S. Championship, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs. "Alpha Academy" Chad Gable and Otis, Dexter Lumis vs. The Miz, Elias returns |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/17/10-17-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-and-bobby-lashley-seth-rollins-vs-matt-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-alpha-academy-chad-gable/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028204235/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/17/10-17-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-and-bobby-lashley-seth-rollins-vs-matt-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-alpha-academy-chad-gable/ |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}

On the December 5 episode of Raw, after he and Kevin Owens failed to win the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship from The Usos, WWE wrote Riddle off television by having Solo Sikoa "injure" him during a brawl in the ring.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 5, 2022 |title=12/5 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso vs. Matt Riddle and Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Cross vs. Alexa Bliss in a Triple Threat qualifier, Asuka vs. Bayley vs. Rhea Ripley in a Triple Threat qualifier, JBL hosts a poker tournament |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/05/12-5-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-matt-riddle-and-elias-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-titles-becky-lynch-vs-nikki-cross-vs-alexa-bliss-in-a-triple-threat-qu/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208172941/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/05/12-5-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-matt-riddle-and-elias-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-titles-becky-lynch-vs-nikki-cross-vs-alexa-bliss-in-a-triple-threat-qu/ |archive-date=December 8, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On December 12, it was reported that the segment was done after Riddle had been suspended for 60 days after failing WWE's wellness policy for a second time.{{Cite web |last=Haynes |first=Cassidy |date=December 12, 2022 |title=Exclusive: Reason Why Matt Riddle Was Written Off WWE TV For Six Weeks |url=https://www.bodyslam.net/2022/12/12/exclusive-reason-why-matt-riddle-was-written-off-wwe-tv-for-six-weeks/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213165309/https://www.bodyslam.net/2022/12/12/exclusive-reason-why-matt-riddle-was-written-off-wwe-tv-for-six-weeks/ |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Bodyslam.net}} In a 2024 interview with Ariel Helwani, Riddle revealed that he had tested positive for cocaine, which caused his suspension.{{Cite web |last=Carey |first=Ian |date=February 28, 2024 |title=Matt Riddle says he failed drug tests for cocaine in WWE |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/matt-riddle-says-he-failed-drug-tests-for-cocaine-in-wwe/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229011556/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/matt-riddle-says-he-failed-drug-tests-for-cocaine-in-wwe/ |archive-date=February 29, 2024 |access-date=March 1, 2024 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} Riddle returned on the April 3, 2023, episode of Raw, attacking The Miz.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=4/3 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of the Raw after WrestleMania 39|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/03/4-3-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-raw-after-wrestlemania-39/|date=April 3, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404041841/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/04/03/4-3-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-raw-after-wrestlemania-39/|archive-date=April 4, 2023|url-status=live}} He resumed feuding with The Bloodline by joining forces with Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn,{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=April 14, 2023 |title=4/14 WWE SmackDown Results: Keller's report on L.A. Knight vs. Xavier, Escobar vs. Priest, Shinsuke Nakamura returns |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/14/4-14-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-l-a-knight-vs-xavier-escobar-vs-priest-shinsuke-nakamura-returns/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417151427/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/14/4-14-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-l-a-knight-vs-xavier-escobar-vs-priest-shinsuke-nakamura-returns/ |archive-date=April 17, 2023 |access-date=April 14, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}} but they lost to The Bloodline in a six-man tag team match at Backlash on May 6.{{Cite web |last=Gilpin |first=Matt |date=May 6, 2023 |title=The Bloodline def. Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens & Matt Riddle |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2023/kevin-owens-sami-zayn-matt-riddle-vs-the-bloodline-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507110156/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2023/kevin-owens-sami-zayn-matt-riddle-vs-the-bloodline-results |archive-date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |publisher=WWE}}

At Money in the Bank on July 1, Riddle unsuccessfully challenged Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa vs. The Usos, two MITB ladder matches, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for the World Heavyweight Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/01/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-vs-the-usos-two-mitb-ladder-matches-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-cody-rhodes-vs/|date=July 1, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=July 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701230903/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/01/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-vs-the-usos-two-mitb-ladder-matches-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-cody-rhodes-vs/|archive-date=July 1, 2023|url-status=live}} Following this, Riddle began teaming with Drew McIntyre, feuding with The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar).{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 10, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (7/10): Powell's live review of World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins vs. Dominik Mysterio, Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle vs. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci, Becky Lynch vs. Zoey Stark, Logan Paul and Ricochet |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/10/wwe-raw-results-7-10-powells-live-review-of-world-heavyweight-champion-seth-rollins-vs-dominik-mysterio-drew-mcintyre-and-matt-riddle-vs-ludwig-kaiser-and-giovanni-vinci-becky-lynch-vs-zoey/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712101816/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/10/wwe-raw-results-7-10-powells-live-review-of-world-heavyweight-champion-seth-rollins-vs-dominik-mysterio-drew-mcintyre-and-matt-riddle-vs-ludwig-kaiser-and-giovanni-vinci-becky-lynch-vs-zoey/ |archive-date=July 12, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 14, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (8/14): Powell's live review of Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus with Zoey Stark barred from ringside, Shinsuke Nakamura follow-up from his turn on Seth Rollins |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/14/wwe-raw-results-8-14-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-trish-stratus-with-zoey-stark-barred-from-ringside-shinsuke-nakamura-follow-up-from-his-turn-on-seth-rollins/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816163255/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/14/wwe-raw-results-8-14-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-trish-stratus-with-zoey-stark-barred-from-ringside-shinsuke-nakamura-follow-up-from-his-turn-on-seth-rollins/ |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On the September 4 episode of Raw, Riddle and McIntyre lost to The Viking Raiders in a tornado tag team match, which marked Riddle's final appearance for the company.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 4, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (9/4): Powell's live review of Gunther vs. Chad Gable for the Intercontinental Title, Jey Uso's arrival, Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle vs. The Viking Raiders in a tornado tag match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/04/wwe-raw-results-9-4-powells-live-review-of-gunther-vs-chad-gable-for-the-intercontinental-title-jey-usos-arrival-drew-mcintyre-and-matt-riddle-vs-the-viking-raiders-in-a-tornado-tag-match/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926140151/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/04/wwe-raw-results-9-4-powells-live-review-of-gunther-vs-chad-gable-for-the-intercontinental-title-jey-usos-arrival-drew-mcintyre-and-matt-riddle-vs-the-viking-raiders-in-a-tornado-tag-match/ |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On September 22, 2023, Riddle announced his departure from WWE on Twitter, and RK-Bro was officially disbanded immediately.{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=September 22, 2023 |title=Matt Riddle Confirms He Is No Longer With WWE |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/matt-riddle-confirms-he-no-longer-wwe |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204200732/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/matt-riddle-confirms-he-no-longer-wwe |archive-date=December 4, 2023 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Fightful}}

= Major League Wrestling (2024–present) =

Riddle returned to Major League Wrestling (MLW) at Kings of Colosseum on January 6, 2024, defeating Jacob Fatu.{{Cite web |last=Vetter |first=Chris |date=January 7, 2024 |title=MLW "Kings of Colosseum" results: Vetter's review of Matt Riddle vs. Jacob Fatu, Alex Kane vs. Richard Holliday for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, Janai Kai vs. Hyper Misao for the MLW Featherweight Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/07/mlw-kings-of-colosseum-results-vetters-review-of-matt-riddle-vs-jacob-fatu-alex-kane-vs-richard-holliday-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-janai-kai-vs-hyper-misao-for-the-mlw-featherwe/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110073401/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/07/mlw-kings-of-colosseum-results-vetters-review-of-matt-riddle-vs-jacob-fatu-alex-kane-vs-richard-holliday-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-janai-kai-vs-hyper-misao-for-the-mlw-featherwe/ |archive-date=January 10, 2024 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On February 24, at Intimidation Games, Riddle successfully defended his NJPW World Television Championship against Bad Dude Tito.{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=February 29, 2024 |title=MLW Intimidation Games results: New champions crowned |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/mlw-intimidation-games-results-new-champions-crowned/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603014633/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/mlw-intimidation-games-results-new-champions-crowned/ |archive-date=June 3, 2024 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On March 29, at War Chamber, he successfully defended the title against Kosei Fujita.{{Cite web |last=Vetter |first=Chris |date=March 29, 2024 |title=MLW "War Chamber" results (3/29): Vetter's review of Satoshi Kojima, Matthew Justice, 1 Called Manders, and Okumura vs. Tom Lawlor, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Richard Holliday, and Josh Bishop in a War Chamber match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/29/mlw-war-chamber-results-3-29-vetters-review-of-satoshi-kojima-matthew-justice-1-called-manders-and-okumura-vs-tom-lawlor-davey-boy-smith-jr-richard-holliday-and-josh-bishop-in-a-war-c/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331031304/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/29/mlw-war-chamber-results-3-29-vetters-review-of-satoshi-kojima-matthew-justice-1-called-manders-and-okumura-vs-tom-lawlor-davey-boy-smith-jr-richard-holliday-and-josh-bishop-in-a-war-c/ |archive-date=March 31, 2024 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} On June 1, Riddle won the Battle Riot VI.{{Cite web |last=Murillo |first=Alex |date=June 2, 2024 |title=Matt Riddle gana el MLW Battle Riot VI |url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/130656-mlw-battle-riot-vi-matt-riddle-vencedor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602115701/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/130656-mlw-battle-riot-vi-matt-riddle-vencedor |archive-date=June 2, 2024 |access-date=June 2, 2024 |website=Solowrestling.com |language=es}}

On January 11, 2025 at Kings of Colosseum, Riddle defeated Satoshi Kojima to win the MLW World Heavyweight Championship for the first time.{{Cite web |title=NEW MLW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AND MORE {{!}} PWInsider.com |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/191855/new-mlw-champions-crowned-and-more.html?p=1 |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=www.pwinsider.com}}

= New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2024) =

On January 5, 2024, at New Year Dash!!, Riddle made his New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) debut in a pre-taped vignette, challenging NJPW World Television Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi.{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=January 5, 2024 |title=Matt Riddle issues challenge to Hiroshi Tanahashi at NJPW New Year Dash |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/matt-riddle-issues-challenge-to-hiroshi-tanahashi-at-njpw-new-year-dash/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116150342/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/matt-riddle-issues-challenge-to-hiroshi-tanahashi-at-njpw-new-year-dash/ |archive-date=January 16, 2024 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} It was then announced that Riddle would be making his NJPW in-ring debut at Battle in the Valley, teaming with a mystery partner against Zack Sabre Jr. and Bad Dude Tito of TMDK.{{Cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=January 6, 2024 |title=Matt Riddle to compete on February NJPW tour in Japan |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/matt-riddle-to-compete-on-february-njpw-tour-in-japan/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121232312/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/matt-riddle-to-compete-on-february-njpw-tour-in-japan/ |archive-date=January 21, 2024 |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} At Battle in the Valley on January 13, Riddle's mystery partner was revealed to be his former Chosen Bros partner Jeff Cobb, defeating TMDK.{{cite web |last=Fritts |first=Chick |date=January 13, 2024 |title=NJPW Battle in the Valley live results: Okada vs. Ospreay, Moxley vs. Shingo |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-battle-in-the-valley-live-results-okada-vs-ospreay-moxley-vs-shingo/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214090740/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-battle-in-the-valley-live-results-okada-vs-ospreay-moxley-vs-shingo/ |archive-date=December 14, 2024 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On February 23, Riddle defeated Tanahashi at The New Beginning in Sapporo to win the NJPW World Television Championship.{{cite web |last=Fritts |first=Chick |date=February 23, 2024 |title=NJPW The New Beginning live results: Finlay vs. Nemeth Global title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-the-new-beginning-live-results-finlay-vs-nemeth-global-title-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930192814/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-the-new-beginning-live-results-finlay-vs-nemeth-global-title-match/ |archive-date=September 30, 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} At Windy City Riot on April 12, Riddle lost the title to Sabre Jr., ending his reign at 49 days.{{Cite web |last=Fritts |first=Chick |date=April 12, 2024 |title=NJPW Windy City Riot live results: Moxley vs. Naito IWGP title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-windy-city-riot-live-results-moxley-vs-naito-iwgp-title-match/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701191217/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-windy-city-riot-live-results-moxley-vs-naito-iwgp-title-match/ |archive-date=July 1, 2024 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}

= Return to the independent circuit (2024–present) =

On February 2, 2024, Riddle made his return to the independent circuit at Adrenaline Championship Wrestling's Bromance in Hagerstown, Maryland, defeating Chris Slade. He went on to win the Combat 1 World Championship in a 3 way match at Combat 1 Wrestling's WrestleRama: Bro-Down in Brighton, Michigan on February 8, 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-08 |title=Matt Riddle Captures First Championship After Exiting WWE |url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/02/11/matt-riddle-captures-first-championship-after-exiting-wwe/ |website=ringsidenews.com}} However, he would be the last Combat 1 World Champion as the promotion would close its doors in October 2024. On March 9, Matt Riddle would face Rob Van Dam in a singles match ending in a no contest at World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling's The Reunion 3: Calvacade Of Legends in Chillicothe, Ohio. The two would later team up in a tag team match, defeating America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm). Riddle also took part in WrestleMania 40 weekend festivities during the WrestleCon Mark Hitchcock Memorial Supershow at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 4, where he teamed up with Mustafa Ali in a tag team match, defeating The Rascalz Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz. Riddle would defeat PCO the next day at Battleground Championship Wrestling's Born to Die.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-05 |title=Battleground Championship Wrestling Results: Born To Die – Philadelphia, PA (4/5) |url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/battleground-championship-wrestling-born-to-die-results/223233/ |website=wrestling-news.net}}

= Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2024–present) =

Riddle made his debut for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) on August 17, 2024 at Triplemanía XXXII: Mexico City, where he defeated Komander and Laredo Kid in a three-way match for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship.{{Cite web |last=Pulido |first=Luis |date=August 17, 2024 |title=Matt Riddle Defeats Laredo Kid & Komander, Wins AAA Cruiserweight Title At AAA TripleMania 32 CDMX |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/laredo-kid-regains-aaa-cruiserweight-title-aaa-triplemania-32-cdmx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113115104/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/laredo-kid-regains-aaa-cruiserweight-title-aaa-triplemania-32-cdmx |archive-date=November 13, 2024 |access-date=October 24, 2024 |website=Fightful}} Riddle had his first successful title defense against El Fiscal on October 6 at Héroes Inmortales.{{cite web |last=Pulido |first=Luis |date=October 7, 2024 |title=AAA Héroes Inmortales (10/6/2024) Results: Three Title Matches, Vampiro, Chik Tormenta, More Set |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/aaa-heroes-inmortales-1062024-results-three-title-matches-vampiro-chik-tormenta-more-set |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241124073018/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/aaa-heroes-inmortales-1062024-results-three-title-matches-vampiro-chik-tormenta-more-set |archive-date=November 24, 2024 |access-date=October 7, 2024 |work=Fightful}}.Riddle lost the title to Laredo Kid on December 7 at Cierre De La Origenes.

= Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2024) =

Riddle made his debut for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) at Turning Point on November 29, 2024, where he teamed with Kushida and Zachary Wentz in a losing effort to The Hardys and Ace Austin.{{Cite web |last=Vetter |first=Chris |date=November 29, 2024 |title=TNA Turning Point results (11/29): Vetter's review of Nic Nemeth vs. Eddie Edwards for the TNA Title, Matt Riddle's debut, Masha Slamovich vs. Jordynne Grace in a best of three falls match for the Knockouts Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/30/tna-turning-point-results-11-29-vetters-review-of-nic-nemeth-vs-eddie-edwards-for-the-tna-title-matt-riddles-debut-masha-slamovich-vs-jordynne-grace-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-k/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202230043/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/30/tna-turning-point-results-11-29-vetters-review-of-nic-nemeth-vs-eddie-edwards-for-the-tna-title-matt-riddles-debut-masha-slamovich-vs-jordynne-grace-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-k/ |archive-date=December 2, 2024 |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}

Personal life

File:Matt Riddle & Lisa Riddle on 2011.jpg

Riddle married Lisa Rennie in 2011. They have fraternal twin daughters and a son.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20054/despite-twin-daughters-and-weight-issues-matt-riddle-ready-for-ufc-on-versus-2.mma |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100729134700/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20054/despite-twin-daughters-and-weight-issues-matt-riddle-ready-for-ufc-on-versus-2.mma|archive-date=July 29, 2010|title=Despite twin daughters and weight issues, Matt Riddle ready for UFC on Versus 2 |access-date=July 26, 2010 |publisher=MMAJUNKIE.com |date=July 26, 2010}} The couple divorced in March 2022.{{Cite web | url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/matt-riddle-lisa-riddle-divorce-wwe-rk-bro/ | title=WWE's Matt Riddle and Lisa Riddle Officially Divorce | date=May 2022 }} Since November 2022, he has been dating adult film actress Misha Montana.{{cite web|url=https://www.theshieldofwrestling.com/matt-riddle-pornostar-misha-montana/|title=Matt Riddle si è fidanzato con la pornostar Misha Montana|publisher=The Shield of Wrestling.com|language=IT|date=2022-12-12|access-date=2023-07-08}} On July 7, 2023, Riddle announced that they are expecting their first child, and Riddle's fourth.{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1334101/wwe-matt-riddle-misha-montana-expecting-first-child/|title=WWE's Matt Riddle And Misha Montana Expecting Their First Child|publisher=Wrestling.Inc.com|language=EN|date=July 7, 2023|accessdate=July 8, 2023}} On December 1, 2023, they welcomed their son.{{cite web|url=https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/matt-riddle-welcomes-a-baby-boy-details#:~:text=Matt%20Riddle%20and%20his%20girlfriend,of%20a%20new%20baby%20boy.&text=Riddle%20will%20become%20a%20free,industries%20following%20his%20WWE%20release.|title=Matt Riddle Welcomes A Baby Boy – Details|publisher=eWtreslting News|language=EN|date=December 1, 2023|accessdate=December 2, 2023}}

Riddle is an experienced practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and was promoted to black belt in the sport by Daniel Gracie, Rolles Gracie, and David Floridia on January 28, 2022.{{cite web |last1=Rogers |first1=Kian |title=WWE Superstar Matt Riddle Promoted To BJJ Black Belt |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/wwe-superstar-matt-riddle-promoted-to-bjj-black-belt/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=January 30, 2023 |access-date=30 January 2023}}

=Sexual assault allegation=

In the summer of 2020, Riddle was accused of sexually assaulting female independent wrestler Candy Cartwright.[https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article243658727.html Miami Herald]{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/wwe-matt-riddle-video-sexual-assault-allegations-speaking-out-1516382|title=WWE Superstar Matt Riddle denies sexual assault allegations in new video|first=Phillip Martinez On 7/8/20 at 3:59 PM|last=EDT|date=July 8, 2020|website=Newsweek}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/matt-riddle-denies-candy-cartwright-assault-accusation-stalking-family-wwe/|title=WWE Wrestler Matt Riddle Denies Assault Accusation, Says Candy Cartwright Is 'Stalking' Him|date=June 19, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://popculture.com/sports/news/wwe-matt-riddle-accused-assault-company-issues-statement/|title=WWE's Matt Riddle Accused of Sexual Assault, Company Issues Statement|website=Sports|date=June 20, 2020 }} Cartwright alleges that after an independent show in May 2018, Riddle asked her to have sex with him, and when Cartwright turned down Riddle's request, she claims that Riddle choked her and forced her to give him oral sex.{{Cite web|url=https://filmdaily.co/news/matt-riddle/|title=Is WWE's Matt Riddle a sexual predator? Inside the allegations|first=Jason St|last=Jacques|date=August 30, 2020|website=Film Daily}} WWE released a statement claiming they were looking into the incident;{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/matt-riddle-candy-cartwright-assault-accusation-wwe-smackdown-not-pulled/|title=WWE Is 'Looking Into' Candy Cartwright's Assault Accusation, but Not Pulling Matt Riddle From 'SmackDown' Debut (Exclusive)|date=June 19, 2020}} Riddle immediately denied the allegations in a video posted to his Twitter page.{{Cite web|url=https://popculture.com/sports/news/wwe-matt-riddle-denies-assault-allegations-video/|title=WWE's Matt Riddle Denies Sexual Assault Allegations in New Video|website=Sports|date=July 9, 2020 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesportster.com/wrestling/matt-riddle-video-denying-sexual-assault-allegation/|title=Matt Riddle Puts Out Video Denying Sexual Assault Allegation|date=July 8, 2020|website=TheSportster}} Riddle stated that he had an affair with Cartwright, but sexual relations between the two were completely consensual.{{cite web|url=https://www.syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2899347-wwes-matt-riddle-denies-allegations-he-sexually-assaulted-candy-cartwright.amp.html|title=WWE's Matt Riddle Denies Allegations He Sexually Assaulted Candy Cartwright|work=Bleacher Report|author=Joseph Zucker|date=July 6, 2020|access-date=July 4, 2021|archive-date=July 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713034559/https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2899347-wwes-matt-riddle-denies-allegations-he-sexually-assaulted-candy-cartwright.amp.html|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2020/07/08/wwe-matt-riddle-affair-sexual-assault-candy-cartwright/|title=WWE's Matt Riddle Admits Affair with Pro Wrestler But Denies Sexual Assault|website=TMZ|date=July 8, 2020 }}

Riddle later filed for a restraining order against Cartwright, alleging that she harassed, stalked, and threatened his safety both in person and over the internet.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesportster.com/wrestling/matt-riddle-lawyer-statement-deny-sexual-assault-allegation/|title=Matt Riddle's Lawyer Releases Statement Denying Sexual Assault Allegation|date=June 19, 2020|website=TheSportster}} In September 2020, Riddle withdrew his petition for a restraining order.{{cite web|url=https://whatculture.com/wwe/update-in-matt-riddle-stalking-case|title=Update In Matt Riddle Stalking Case|work=What Culture|date=September 17, 2020|author=Troy Schulz}}{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/09/matt-riddle-dismisses-restraining-order-petition-against-674861/|title=Matt Riddle Dismisses Restraining Order Petition Against Sexual Assault Accuser|author=Mark Middleton|work=Wrestling Inc.|date=September 17, 2020|accessdate=February 22, 2021}} On October 8, 2020, Cartwright filed a lawsuit against Riddle, WWE, and Evolve president Gabe Sapolsky over the incident.{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/candy-cartwright-files-lawsuit-against-matt-riddle-wwe-evolve-322136|title=Candy Cartwright files lawsuit against Matt Riddle, WWE, EVOLVE|date=October 8, 2020|website=WON/F4W – WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results}}{{Cite web|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/8/21508371/wrestler-sexually-assaulted-female-wrestler-2018-event-summit-lawsuit-candi-cartwright-matt-riddle|title=Pro wrestler sexually assaulted female wrestler after 2018 event in Summit: suit|first=Sam|last=Charles|date=October 8, 2020|website=Chicago Sun-Times}}{{Cite web|url=https://deadspin.com/is-wwe-putting-a-title-on-matt-riddle-ignorance-direct-1846334612|title=Is WWE putting a title on Matt Riddle ignorance, direct retaliation, or something in between?|website=Deadspin|date=February 23, 2021 }}{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/gabe-sapolsky-motion-dismiss-candy-cartwright-lawsuit-alleged-matt-riddle-sexual-assault/|title=411MANIA|website=Gabe Sapolsky Files Motion to Dismiss Candy Cartwright Lawsuit Over Alleged Matt Riddle Sexual Assault}} In March 2021, the court dismissed WWE and Sapolsky as defendants in the suit, stating that their connection to the allegations could not be proven.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/145224/matt-riddle-lawsuit-update.html?p=1|title=MATT RIDDLE LAWSUIT UPDATE | PWInsider.com|website=www.pwinsider.com}} Cartwright dropped the lawsuit on July 13, 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/148712/samantha-tavel-drops-lawsuit-against-wwes-matt-riddle.html?p=1|title=SAMANTHA TAVEL DROPS LAWSUIT AGAINST WWE'S MATT RIDDLE | PWInsider.com|website=www.pwinsider.com}}

Other media

Riddle made his video game debut as a playable character in WWE 2K20{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/wwe-2k20-roster-ratings/|title=Who has made the WWE 2K20 roster?|last=Gilbert|first=Fraser|date=October 21, 2019|website=PC Gamer|access-date=July 23, 2022|archive-date=April 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417044901/https://www.pcgamer.com/wwe-2k20-roster-ratings/|url-status=live}} and subsequently in WWE 2K22 and WWE 2K23.{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k22-wrestlers|title=WWE 2K22 wrestlers list sorted by Raw, Smackdown, AEW and more|last=Wilson|first=Ben|date=July 6, 2022|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=July 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720065821/https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k22-wrestlers/|archive-date=July 20, 2022|url-status=live}}

Championships and accomplishments

=Mixed martial arts=

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (1 time) vs. Lance Benoist
Submission of the Night (1 time) vs. Chris Clements
Greatest Knockout in the Ultimate Fighter{{cite web |url=https://whatculture.com/wwe/6-things-you-should-know-about-wwe-hopefulex-ufc-fighter-matt-riddle?page=3 |title=6 Things You Should Know About WWE Hopeful/Ex-UFC Fighter Matt Riddle |date=April 23, 2015 |publisher=WhatCulture |accessdate=2 November 2024 }}

=Professional wrestling=

File:Matt Riddle as EVOLVE Champion, June 2018 02.jpg in June 2018]]

5 Star Wrestling
5 Star Tap or Snap Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3611|title=5 Star Tap or Snap Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 22, 2018|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
AAW: Professional Wrestling Redefined
AAW Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=415766|title=AAW Windy City Classic XIX|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 28, 2024|access-date=January 4, 2025}}
Boca Raton Championship Wrestling
BRCW Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – with Stallion Rogers
Beyond Wrestling
Tournament for Today Men (2016){{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/beyond-wrestling-tournament-for-today-2016-results-donovan-dijak-vs-matt-riddle-more/|title=Beyond Wrestling 'Tournament For Today 2016' Results – Donovan Dijak vs. Matt Riddle, More – 411MANIA|website=411mania.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4107|title=Tournament for Today Men (2016)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date= November 6, 2016|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
Combat 1 Wrestling
Combat 1 World Championship (1 time, final){{Cite web |title=Combat 1 World Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=6207 |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=www.cagematch.net}}
Evolve
Evolve Championship (1 time){{Cite news|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/evolve-102-results-zack-sabre-jr-vs-matt-riddle-255081|title=EVOLVE 102 results: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Matt Riddle|date=April 5, 2018|work=WON/F4W – WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|access-date=April 7, 2018|language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1968|title=Evolve Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 5, 2018|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
Style Battle (2016)
Hope Wrestling
Hope 24/7 Hardcore Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3477|title=Hope 24/7 Hardcore Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 21, 2018|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
IWA Mid-South
Revolution Strong Style Tournament (2018){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=5001|title=Revolution Strong Style Tournament (2018)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 21, 2018|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
Keystone Pro Wrestling
KPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Punisher Martinez{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2946|title=KPW Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 26, 2016|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
AAA World Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
Major League Wrestling
MLW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)https://www.pwinsider.com/article/191855/new-mlw-champions-crowned-and-more.html?p=1
Battle Riot (2024, 2025) {{Cite web |title=MLW BATTLE RIOT VI REPORT: BATTLE RIOT, KOJIMA VERSUS LAWLOR, THREE FACES OF LAWLOR, A REVEAL OUT OF 1980, AND MORE {{!}} PWInsider.com |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=184318&p=2 |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=www.pwinsider.com}}
Monster Factory Pro Wrestling
Monster Factory Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2989|title=Monster Factory Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 11, 2015|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
NJPW World Television Championship (1 time)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Ranked No. 46 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2018{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2018.html|title = Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2018 – the Internet Wrestling Database}}
Progress Wrestling
Progress Atlas Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/progress-evolve-nyc-results-matt-riddle-keith-lee-tk-cooper-injured-240921|title=Progress-Evolve NYC results: Matt Riddle, Keith Lee, TK Cooper injured|access-date=August 13, 2017|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|date=August 13, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3125|title=Progress Atlas Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 15, 2017|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
Pro Wrestling Chaos
King of Chaos Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2310|title=King of Chaos Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=November 25, 2017|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
PWG World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jeff Cobb{{cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=October 21, 2017 |title=PWG All Star Weekend 13 night one results: Tag title main event |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-all-star-weekend-13-night-one-results-tag-title-main-event-244946 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021220810/http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-all-star-weekend-13-night-one-results-tag-title-main-event-244946 |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |access-date=October 21, 2017 |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=124|title=PWG World Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 20, 2017|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
Scenic City Invitational
Scenic City Invitational Tournament (2017){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4511|title=Scenic City Invitational Tournament (2017)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 5, 2017|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
Sports Illustrated
Ranked No. 5 of the top 10 men's wrestlers in 2018{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/01/03/wwe-njpw-aew-news-best-wrestlers-2018-cody-rhodes-kenny-omega|title = Kenny Omega Explains His Plan for a Slow Rise to AEW Stardom| date=May 6, 2020 }}
Ranked No. 8 of the top 10 wrestlers in 2017{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2017/12/29/top-10-wrestlers-2017|title=Top 10 Wrestlers of the Year|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=December 29, 2017|access-date=December 30, 2017|magazine=Sports Illustrated|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229202856/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2017/12/29/top-10-wrestlers-2017|archive-date=December 29, 2017|url-status=live}}
Style Battle
Style Battle (8, 9){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4745|title=Style Battle (8)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 14, 2018|access-date=November 24, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4936|title=Style Battle (9)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 7, 2018|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
Westside Xtreme Wrestling
AMBITION 8 (2017){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4285|title=AMBITION 8 (2017)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 11, 2017|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
WWNLive
WWN Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3317|title=WWN Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 1, 2017|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Most Improved (2016){{cite journal | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = March 6, 2017 | title = March 6, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2016 Awards issue, talent departing TNA, more | journal = Wrestling Observer Newsletter | location = Campbell, California | issn = 1083-9593 | pages=6–16}}
Rookie of the Year (2016)
World Series Wrestling
WSW Australian Championship (1 time, current)
WWE
WWE United States Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/|title=WWE United States Championship|work=WWE|access-date=February 22, 2021}}
WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Randy Orton{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|work=WWE|access-date=August 22, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=61|title=WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 21, 2021|access-date=August 22, 2021}}
NXT Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Pete Dunne{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/nxt-tag-team-championship|title=NXT Tag Team Championship|work=WWE|access-date=February 16, 2020}}
Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic (2020) – with Pete Dunne{{cite web|title=The BroserWeights won Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament 2020 |url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic-winners-2020/#.XjJOeWjhU0M|access-date=January 29, 2020}}

Mixed martial arts record

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| {{nowrap|8–3 (2)}}

| Michael Kuiper

| Submission (guillotine choke)

|Titan FC 27

| {{dts|2014|February|28|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 2

|align=center| 2:29

|Kansas City, Kansas, United States

|{{small|Middleweight bout.}}

|{{nocontest}}NC

|align=center| 7–3 (2)

| Che Mills

| NC (overturned)

| UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald

| {{dts|2013|February|16|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|London, England

|{{small|Originally a split decision win for Riddle. Result overturned after he tested positive for cannabis.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 7–3 (1)

| John Maguire

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC 154

| {{dts|2012|November|17|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Montreal, Quebec, Canada

|{{nocontest}}NC

|align=center| 6–3 (1)

| Chris Clements

| NC (overturned)

| UFC 149

| {{dts|2012|July|21|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 2:02

|Calgary, Alberta, Canada

|{{small|Originally an arm-triangle submission win for Riddle. Submission of the Night. Result overturned after he tested positive for cannabis.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 6–3

| Henry Martinez

| Decision (split)

| UFC 143

| {{dts|2012|February|4|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 5–3

| Lance Benoist

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger

| {{dts|2011|September|17|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

| {{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 5–2

| Sean Pierson

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC 124

| {{dts|2010|December|11|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Montreal, Quebec, Canada

| {{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 5–1

| DaMarques Johnson

| TKO (punches)

| UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko

| {{dts|2010|August|1|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 2

|align=center| 4:29

|San Diego, California, United States

| {{small|172 lb Catchweight bout; Johnson missed weight.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 4–1

| Greg Soto

| DQ (illegal upkick)

| UFC 111

| {{dts|2010|March|27|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 1:30

|Newark, New Jersey, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 3–1

| Nick Osipczak

| TKO (elbows and punches)

| UFC 105

| {{dts|2009|November|14|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 3:53

|Manchester, England

| {{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 3–0

| Dan Cramer

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC 101

| {{dts|2009|August|8|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 2–0

| Steve Bruno

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens

| {{dts|2009|February|7|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Tampa, Florida, United States

| {{small|Welterweight debut.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 1–0

| Dante Rivera

| Decision (unanimous)

| The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale

| {{dts|2008|June|21|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|1–1

| Tim Credeur

| Submission (armbar)

|rowspan=2|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest

|{{dts|2008|April|23|format=mdy}} (air date)

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:06

|rowspan=2|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|TUF 7 Quarter Final round.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

| Dan Simmler

| KO (punch)

|{{dts|2008|April|9|format=mdy}} (air date)

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:09

|{{small|TUF 7 elimination round.}}

References

External links

{{Professional wrestling profiles}}
{{Twitter|SuperKingofBros|matthew riddle}}
{{IMDb name||Matthew Riddle (I)}}
[http://www.ufc.com/MatthewRiddle UFC Profile]
{{Sherdog}}
[https://ewrestling.com/article/former-evolve-employee-files-speakingout-lawsuit-against-matt-riddle-wwe-issues-statement "Former EVOLVE employee files speaking out lawsuit against Matt Riddle, WWE issues statement"], eWrestling, October 9, 2020

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