Ex-WWE US Champion makes TNA Wrestling debut
A former WWE Superstar made a shocking TNA Wrestling debut recently. He appeared during a three-man tag team match at the 2024 Turning Point event.
Last year, Matt Riddle departed from the Stamford-based promotion on September 22. The Original Bro's last WWE match was on the September 4, 2023, edition of Monday Night RAW, where he teamed up with Drew McIntyre and lost to Erik and Ivar of The Viking Raiders.
Since his exit, Riddle competed in promotions such as GCW, MLW, NJPW, and other independent companies. Now, the star has arrived in TNA. Trey Miguel was originally scheduled to team up with Zachary Wentz and KUSHIDA to face The Hardys (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) and Ace Austin at the Turning Point on November 29.
However, due to travel issues, Miguel couldn't make it to the event. Unexpectedly, the former United States Champion made a surprise appearance as a replacement. Matt Riddle teamed up with Wentz and KUSHIDA to take on their opponents. In the end, Jeff Hardy secured the win for his team by pinning the Japanese wrestler.
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Matt Riddle comments on his life after WWE exit
The King of Bros was with the Stamford-based promotion for five years. During his tenure, Riddle became a one-time United States Champion, a two-time RAW Tag Team Champion with Randy Orton, and a one-time NXT Tag Team Champion with Pete Dunne.
Speaking on Barstool Rasslin', Matt Riddle reflected on his life after WWE, emphasizing his newfound freedom as a free agent and the value he brought to the table with his experience in various promotions.
"Yeah, you know what? Honestly, my schedule is a lot more loose. And I'm my own boss now. For so long, I was an independent contractor, working for WWE. But I was still like an employee there, kind of like the UFC. I feel like now, for the first time, a free agent, with a lot of value behind my name, having done the WrestleManias, RK-Bro, working MLW, plus with the UFC background," he said.
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It remains to be seen if the 38-year-old star will make any further appearances in TNA Wrestling.