Matt Riddle coming to AEW is reportedly unlikely. Nevertheless, Jim Ross says he must be given an opportunity.
Former WWE star Matt Riddle just lately mentioned that he as soon as spoke with Tony Khan, and after their awkward interplay, he was not sure whether or not the AEW CEO preferred him. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (through Fightful Choose) then reported that Khan had not had any curiosity in bringing Riddle into AEW.
On the most recent episode of Grilling JR, AEW commentator and WWE Corridor of Famer Jim Ross shared his ideas on Matt Riddle doubtlessly coming to AEW. (H/t Fightful for the transcription)
“I don’t know if there’s a possibility there or not,” Jim Ross mentioned. “In the event that they determined — I’d recommend that he’d be given a shot,” Jim Ross mentioned. “I perceive Tony’s reluctance as a result of Matt has a little bit baggage. How a lot that baggage weighs, I don’t know, however I do know he’s a really gifted child, received an excellent look. He’s received that Kevin Von Erich look. He wrestles barefoot. I’ll by no means say by no means, I don’t know that it’s even on the drafting board, don’t know, that’s a Tony Khan factor, not nothing I’m concerned in.”
Jim Ross: You Can’t Flip Your Again On Gifted Wrestlers
Jim Ross continued by saying that you would be able to by no means flip your again on gifted wrestlers. He then mentioned that Riddle would deliver one thing to the desk.
“You possibly can’t by no means flip your again on gifted wrestlers who’re nonetheless, I suppose Matt Riddle continues to be in his early 30s, late 20s,” Matt Riddle mentioned. “He seems good, he’s received a novel fashion, he’s received good charisma. He brings one thing to the desk and I realized from the cowboy many a few years in the past, Invoice employed guys he didn’t like in any respect, however he knew they drew cash. So, that’s what his precedence, which it ought to have been, he was a one man band. Bringing guys in that will draw cash would simply assist all people, assist all people within the card if you cease to consider it.”
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