Folks, we’ve got an update! Matt Riddle, the man with more chill than a broken freezer, has been teasing a jump to AEW, where he hopes to make some big bucks and work a “decent TV schedule.” A nice dream, right? Except, well… there’s just one tiny problem. You see, Tony Khan—the guy running AEW—has reportedly shown about as much interest in signing Riddle as I do in a low-energy golf game. That’s right, zero interest, especially in recent years.
Now, don’t get me wrong. Riddle’s been busy in the ring since leaving WWE, working with some AEW stars like Brian Cage and Penta El Zero Miedo. But there’s a catch, folks! All these matches? They’ve been in Mexico, far away from Tony Khan’s kingdom. So, while Riddle’s mixing it up with AEW talent, he’s doing it south of the border—probably enjoying some great tacos while he’s at it. But an actual AEW contract? Nope, not today, “Original Bro!”
And, oh, folks, the plot thickens! There was a little awkward moment when Riddle ran into Tony Khan backstage at the NJPW Windy City Riot. Riddle asks Tony if he liked his match with Zack Sabre Jr., but in, shall we say, a “different” tone. Tony, confused, probably thought Riddle was hitting him with some next-level bro-speak. I mean, I’ve seen awkward conversations, and this one… it’s up there. Trust me, I know awkward.
But let’s not forget, Riddle’s still out there, wrestling across continents like a barefoot nomad, from the independent scene to New Japan. His most recent victory? Taking out MLW’s Matthew Justice at Summer of the Beasts! He may not have AEW knocking on his door, but Riddle’s got plenty of mileage left on his flip-flops.