Matt Riddle announced his release from WWE

WWE got merged with UFC to form TKO Group Holdings, following which WWE CEO, Nick Khan announced that there will be layoffs and talent cuts in WWE. The company released a number of wrestling talents on September 21, 2023, which shocked the entire wrestling industry. When everyone was about to think that the talent cuts are over as of now, it was informed that the 4-time champion got released.

Matt Riddle Released

It was reported by Wrestling Votes earlier that WWE are in talks to release one more talent this weekend.

Wrestling Votes on X,

“Unfortunately, I’m told to expect one more talent release over the course of the weekend. Best wishes to all those that were affected over the last couple days.”

Following which Matt Riddle on X wrote that he got released from WWE and is no longer a part of the company.

Matt Riddle on X,

“Just wanted to inform everyone that I’m no longer with WWE. Thank you for the memories and opportunities also, thank you to all the fans for the support and love you give me every time I go out to the ring. See you all soon.”

Matt Riddle in WWE

Matt Riddle was one of the top babyfaces of WWE, who had a great time with the company. He was a one time NXT Tag Team Champion, United States Champion, and two times Raw Tag Team Champion. He was in the prime of his career, when he was in a tag team alliance with Randy Orton. However after Orton suffered a back injury and was absent on television, he became directionless and was looking to build a tag team alliance with Drew McIntyre, by teaming up with him for weeks.

He was not found on the latest episode of Raw, where Fightful reported that he was sexually assaulted by Airport Authorities in JFK. Riddle was already warned by WWE for crossing the wellness terms and suspended him before. Will this be one of the reasons behind his release?