Matt Riddle made a surprise debut in TNA on the latest episode of Turning Point as the mystery partner of Zachary Wentz and KUSHIDA. He took on the likes of Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, and Ace Austin in a trios match which was a part of the streaming special. Riddle replaced Trey Miguel who could not be in the arena due to traveling issues.
Before the match could start, Zachary addressed the issue of a lack of teammates. He said Trey could not show up due to travelling issues. Wentz added that he thought about someone who could replace Trey. He said the only person who came to his mind was none other than Matt Riddle.
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Matt Riddle has debuted in TNA.
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Wentz said "The Bro is in the building" and hyped up his teammate. The fans were happy with his announcement and cheered for the former teammate of Randy Orton. That was when the music of 'Bro' hit and the commentators went crazy. Not many could believe what they saw, as it was an unexpected debut.
Matt Riddle finds a new home in TNA.
The fans welcomed the former WWE Superstar with the chants of "Bro... Bro". Riddle was happy to be in a new place and waved his hands at the fans. He shook hands with the fans on his route to the ring. He enjoyed the moment with the fans and the commentators by posing to the camera.
The Hardy Boyz were not too pleased with it. Riddle took an entire rotation of the ringside and greeted many fans in the arena. He then jumped into the ring from the top apron and brought out his iconic pose. The video has gone viral on social media.
Riddle was released by WWE in 2023. Before that, he was one of the best tag team champions in the Stamford-based company. He was paired with the legendary Randy Orton. The duo came to be known as RKO and RK Bro. They were the tag team champions on Raw before the Usos took the titles away from them.