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Newsweek
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Star Matt Riddle Takes Massive Shots At CM Punk
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former WWE superstar Matt Riddle did not hold back his feelings on CM Punk in a recent interview, while also recalling a tense backstage interaction with John Cena. During his time in WWE, Riddle achieved significant success, starting in NXT where he won the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and the NXT Tag Team Championship with Pete Dunne. After moving to the main roster, he captured the United States Championship. Riddle's most popular run came as part of the tag team RK-Bro alongside Randy Orton. The duo was a merchandise and ratings success, becoming two-time RAW Tag Team Champions before Riddle was released from the company in September 2023. While speaking with the Going Ringside podcast, Riddle was asked about potentially joining AEW and the subject of CM Punk's past drama with that company was brought up. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "You know, I'm not a big fan of that guy either. That guy sucks at fighting and he's a bitch to work with in the back," Riddle stated. When asked for a reason, Riddle elaborated on what he had heard from his former colleagues in WWE. "Because he just belly aches and complains. This guy complains about getting multiple world title runs," he said (H/T to Fightful). "I've heard from my boys that still work there (WWE) that he is a headache, and this isn't a storyline, this is the facts." LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Seth Rollins (R) chokes CM Punk during their Triple Threat match with Roman Reigns during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Seth Rollins (R) chokes CM Punk during their Triple Threat match with Roman Reigns during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, also shared a story about his first backstage encounter with John Cena, which he described as a "little tiff." "I've worked with Cena. I like working with Cena. He was a great guy, a nice guy, professional," Riddle clarified before telling the story by. "The first time I met, I accidentally said I thought he would be bigger. I don't think he likes being called small, which isn't what I said, but I thought he'd be bigger," he recalled. "He kind of gave me a verbal lashing back and forth. He gave me crap for being the king of bros, tried to get me to explain what that was, and no answer was good enough for John Cena." CM Punk has yet to comment publicly on Riddle's comments. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Express Tribune
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2025 results: title changes, strap match, and more
WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2025 saw exciting fixtures take place, with championships changing hands. The NXT roster put on a great show for the fans in Orlando. Fallon Henley (c) vs. Stephanie Vaquer – Women's North American Championship A back-and-forth technical match sees Henley and Vaquer exchanging submission holds. Outside interference from Jacy Jayne gives Henley an opening, but Vaquer fights back, hitting a package backbreaker and a tornillo off the top rope to win the title. Winner (and new champion): Stephanie Vaquer Nathan Frazer & Axiom (c) vs. Yoshiki Inamura & Josh Briggs – NXT Tag Team Championship Frazer and Axiom start fast, but Inamura and Briggs overpower them with hard-hitting offense. The champions rally, countering a Frog Splash and using tandem moves to secure the win. Winners (and still champions): Nathan Frazer & Axiom Post-match, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Dion Lennox, and Osiris Griffin attack all four men. Trick Williams vs. Eddy Thorpe – Strap Match Williams starts strong, but Thorpe uses the strap to wear him down. Despite Williams' comeback, a low blow with the strap and a jumping knee seals the win for Thorpe. Winner: Eddy Thorpe Ethan Page vs. Je'Von Evans Evans dominates early, but Page targets his ankle and takes control. Evans nearly wins with a springboard roundhouse, but Page counters with a neckbreaker for the victory. Winner: Ethan Page Oba Femi (c) vs. Austin Theory vs. Grayson Waller – NXT Championship Femi withstands double-team attacks, countering with power moves. Theory nearly steals the win, but Waller pulls the referee out. Femi capitalizes, hitting a powerbomb on Waller to retain. Winner (and still champion): Oba Femi Post-match, James, Shugars, Lennox, and Griffin attack Femi, leaving him laid out. Giulia (c) vs. Cora Jade vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Bayley – NXT Women's Championship The chaotic bout sees all four superstars brawling. Perez comes close with Pop Rox, but Giulia lands a Ripcord Knee and secures the win. Winner (and still champion): Giulia Stephanie Vaquer joins Giulia in celebration before Jordynne Grace's music hits. She stares down both champions as the show ends.
