“When I started doing pro wrestling, it wasn't the physical aspect doing the moves or taking the moves that was hard: it was interacting with the crowd, body movement, selling, getting that emotional attachment with people so they're invested in a match. That was the hard part.”

American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist

Matt Riddle is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. He is signed to Major League Wrestling and also appears on the independent circuit. He is best known for his run in WWE. Before focusing on wrestling, Riddle competed in mixed martial arts. In professional wrestling, he has built his name through work in major promotions and beyond, with a profile shaped by his athletic background and his in-ring presence.