Matt Riddle is open to returning to the mixed martial arts world.
Following his release from WWE, Matt Riddle has begun taking bookings on the independent wrestling circuit. In addition to his work inside the ring, it seems that Riddle may also be eyeing a potential return to the cage in MMA. During an interview with MMA Junkie, Riddle opened up about his ongoing negotiations with wrestling and other combat sports promotions.
“There’s been a lot of talk. I’ve been talking to a couple of promotions. I don’t want to get into it until it’s official, but I think in 2024 there’s a very big possibility that I get back in the ring or cage pretty soon,” Riddle said.
Prior to joining the professional wrestling world in 2014, Riddle established himself as a notable name in the mixed martial arts realm. Between his appearances in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and Titan Fighting Championship, Riddle boasted a record of 8-3-2. Despite his winning record, Riddle was later fired from the UFC in 2013 after testing positive for marijuana. A decade later, Riddle feels he has some unfinished business to attend to.
“Maybe this is a bad theory or bad idea, but I feel like you’ve got to get beat up to leave, you know? I feel like I left the UFC on a four-fight win streak, then won another fight in Titan FC. I just kind of left and went to pro wrestling, I did good [and am] still doing it. Pro wrestling is awesome, but I still want to get beat up. I want to have my exit,” Riddle said. “We’ll see. Maybe somebody beats me up. Maybe I keep winning. Who knows?”
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