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Matt Riddle’s run in WWE was marred by controversy due to his behavior outside the ring, ultimately resulting in his unexpected departure last year. Now, Riddle has won his first championship following his WWE release.
After his WWE firing last year, The Original Bro has been competing in various promotions since January. This included Major League Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling and more.
The Combat 1 Wrestling promotion took to their Instagram and officially announced that Matt Riddle is the new 1 World Champion, after defeating Atrocity Krule during their recent event. This marks Riddle’s first title win following his WWE exit.
”Ladies and Gentlemen, you may know him as “The King of Bro’s” but now he is known as “The King of Combat” Your NEW 1 World Champion Matt Riddle!
Be there LIVE on Thursday April 11th at The Rollerama Zap Zone of Brighton to see his very first title defense against Former WWE Star Austin Aries! It’s going to be the SUPERFIGHT of the year when it all goes down at WrestleRama: Superfight! Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Purplepass.com/superfight”
It was added that he will have his very first title defense against former WWE Superstar Austin Arieson on April 11th at The Rollerama Zap Zone of Brighton.
Matt Riddle is also set to challenge Hiroshi Tanahashi for the NJPW World Television Championship at the upcoming New Beginning in Sapporo show on February 23rd. We’ll have to wait and see if Riddle will be able to dethrone Tanahashi for the title.
What do you think of Matt Riddle winning his first title following his WWE firing? Do you feel he will win more titles this year? Sound off in the comments section below!
February 11, 2024 6:19 am
