37-year-old ex-WWE Superstar to make his AEW debut at Full Gear 2023? Analyzing the possibility
AEW Full Gear is around the corner, and there have been various speculations of surprises in the show. The recently released WWE Superstars have been on the radar to debut on the spectacular show.
One of the names who recently sparked his AEW debut is former WWE Superstar Matt Riddle. The Original Bro posted a seven-second video clip featuring his pictures one after another.
What caught the attention of the fans was the caption on the post. Riddle wrote that his 90-day non-compete clause is ending soon and that he has been contemplating potential options.
With Full Gear on November 18, fans have been speculating that the former United States Champion will debut at the event. However, the possibility of it happening is quite low.
It is because his non-compete clause won't end on the day of Full Gear 2023. It will be his 57th day on the day of the pay-per-view. Hence, there's negligible chance of his AEW debut at the event.
Matt Riddle was released on September 22, 2023, which means his non-compete clause will end on December 21, and The Original Bro will be a free agent the next day.
Why can Matt Riddle never make his AEW debut?
Wrestling fans have seen many AEW debuts over the years, which included many shocking names, the most recent being Adam Copeland and Ric Flair.
Tony Khan often lurks in the shadows to grab superstars as soon as WWE releases them. This has been the inevitable pattern of AEW over the years.
However, when it comes to Matt Riddle, the Jacksonville-based promotion might think twice about signing him. It is because of Riddle's series of controversies in the past, which apparently became the reason for his WWE release.
The Original Bro often remains in the headlines due to his obnoxious activities that stir controversy, the most recent being the JFK Airport Incident. On the other hand, All Elite Wrestling has been nothing better.
The company often remains in a bad light due to Tony Khan's despicable activities. Moreover, signing CM Punk, despite being a controversial name, backfired. That said, adding a superstar like Matt Riddle could turn out to be the same.
Therefore, given his past records, Riddle might never make his All Elite debut, as the company might not be interested in signing him.