Brock Lesnar Behind Matt Riddle Going To SmackDown?

Even when he’s not there. One of the coolest things to see in NXT is someone’s last day on the show. It allows them to move up to the main roster, which is the entire point of being in NXT in the first place. NXT has grown so much that a lot of people forget that it is still the developmental territory. Someone new is moving up to the next level, but another wrestler is having some input on where he is going.

Matt Riddle is one of the more unique wrestlers that you will see in NXT, or anywhere for that matter. Known as the Original Bro, Riddle is one of the most laid back wrestlers ever, but he is also a monster in the ring and can take people apart using a strong MMA background. However, he is also a controversial star due to some backstage issues. Some of the things he has said and/or done may have determined where he winds up.

According to Wrestling Observer Live, Riddle is going to SmackDown instead of Monday Night Raw partially due to his previous issues with Brock Lesnar. Monday Night Raw Executive Director Paul Heyman is a fan of Riddle but WWE may be sending Riddle to SmackDown due to comments he has made about Lesnar in the past. Lesnar is currently not appearing on WWE television and it is unlikely that he will be back until there are fans in the arenas again.

The two do have a history. Check out some of Riddle’s statements about Lesnar and Riddle on his own:

Opinion: This is a bit of a stretch in some ways as Lesnar isn’t even around. Would Lesnar really not come to Monday Night Raw just because Riddle was there? Of course it’s possible, but the situation is a little confusing to say the least. Above all else though, I’m worried about Lesnar on the main roster as he does not seem to be the kind of person that WWE will use in the best way. Maybe I’m wrong, but Riddle will have his work cut out for him.

What do you think of Riddle? Is Lesnar the reason Riddle is not heading to Monday Night Raw? Let us know in the comments below.

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