Matt Riddle has found himself in controversy once again. He recently appeared on TMZ’s Inside The Ring podcast, where things heated up after the former WWE United States Champion felt disrespected by the host Branson Quirke.
During the interview, Riddle discussed the idea of fighting Jake Paul and took a shot at Paul’s track record, pointing out that most of his opponents were well past their prime.
Quirke then told Riddle that he doesn’t think The Original Bro could knock Paul out, which set him off. He accused Riddle of looking for a payday by mentioning Paul.
“I feel like you’re kind of looking more so for a payday. No, that’s not what I’m trying to say.”
Riddle responded:
“This is the thing, when people either say, ‘That’s not what I’m trying to say,’ or ‘No disrespect.’ When you f***ing say something disrespectful. Let’s be honest, I’ve done your f***ing sh*tty podcast how many times? 3-4 f***ing times? I’m not even f***ing here to talk to you, motherf***er.
I’m here to wrestle at MLW where I was the former World Champion. I’m about to be the f***ing World Champion again. I don’t know why you bring up CM Punk, I get a bunch of f***ing headaches all the f***ing time.”
Riddle then got out of his chair and went after the reporter.
“What are you f***ing worried about? Yeah? Are you f***ing serious? Take that sh*t off. F***ing tired of this sh*t.”
The scuffle saw Riddle shove Quirke onto a table and then knock him to the ground again when he tried to get back up.
Many fans believe that the altercation was staged, as the co-host was seen laughing during the attack and even Riddle cracked a smile in the middle of it.
You can watch the video of the incident below:
