Former WWE star Matt Riddle recently revealed that Randy Orton personally pitched him to WWE as a potential WrestleMania 41 opponent, and that Riddle followed up by reaching out directly to Triple H, offering to pass a drug test on the spot.
Riddle shared the exchange on the Rewind Recap Relive podcast, saying the last time he had any contact with WWE was in the lead-up to WrestleMania last year.
\”The last time I talked to anybody from WWE was before WrestleMania last year because they were looking for an opponent for Randy. Randy hit me up being like, \’Hey, I pitched you to be my opponent.\’ And I was like, \’Holy crap, thank you.\’\
Riddle said he immediately took the initiative and reached out to Triple H directly, making clear he was ready to return on short notice.
\”I contacted Triple H and said, \’Hey, I\’ll be there if you need me. I\’ll pass a drug test, whatever you need, man. I\’ll be there, bro.\’ And he\’s like, \’I appreciate it. We\’ll keep you in mind.\’\
WWE Went in a Different Direction
Despite the outreach, WWE ultimately chose another opponent, Joe Hendry, for Orton at WrestleMania 41. Riddle said he holds no grudge and acknowledged the decision was out of his hands.
He expressed genuine appreciation for Orton going to bat for him, saying the relationship between the two remains strong despite no longer being on the same roster.
The RK-Bro tag team run produced one of the more beloved acts of the pandemic-era WWE, and Riddle has previously said he felt that chapter ended without a proper conclusion.
When asked about the possibility of a WWE return more broadly, Riddle was optimistic: \”Never say never. There\’s always a chance.\” He is currently working for Major League Wrestling and has positioned himself for a run at the MLW Heavyweight Championship.