Riddle has quickly become one of the most popular wrestlers on the WWE roster, being somebody that audiences are instantly connected with. He is a terrific wrestler with a genuine MMA background, but the reason why fans love him is because of his relaxed personality.
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He's charismatic and funny, but that isn't just a persona, that is his real life. Riddle has lived a rollercoaster life both in and out of wrestling, and he has been able to become one of the top stars in the industry because of that. This is something that will continue to benefit him, with fans learning more about him as a person and a talent along the way.
8 Heat With Seth Rollins
Riddle has never been shy about holding his opinion about people and situations, and that was the case when he revealed there is legitimate heat between him and Seth Rollins. This all boils down to a comment Riddle's wife had made about Becky Lynch which left issues between them.
Rollins avoided Riddle before Survivor Series in 2020 when they shared the ring. However, Riddle has revealed that the two men spoke and patched things up to be professional. However, Riddle doesn't believe they're ever going to be close.
7 Unplanned NXT Return
WWE recently had Riddle return to NXT for a series of skits, and eventually a match alongside MSK. It was something the tag team had been building for several weeks with different segments, and eventually, Riddle was revealed as their mystery man.
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However, what a lot of people don't know is that wasn't the original plan. The person involved was set to be Jeff Hardy. He was going to be going to NXT as part of the storyline, but once he got released the company quickly ushered in the former NXT Tag Team Champion.
6 Formation Of RK-Bro
The partnership between Riddle and Randy Orton has proven to be a fantastic odd couple that has truly clicked with the fans. Audiences have appreciated the two of them working together, and they have gotten over massively with the crowd.
But what a lot of people aren't aware of is the fact that Riddle was the one who pitched the idea. He felt that it could work, but he mentioned it expecting that it would never come to fruition. However, the creative team got behind it and the rest is history.
5 Heat For Talking Trash
Another wrestler that Riddle has rubbed the wrong way is Roman Reigns. The former UFC star loves to talk trash about people, sometimes in a comedic manner, other times in a more serious tone. However, when he decided to discuss Roman Reigns, it ended up getting him into trouble.
Riddle revealed that he received some backstage heat for the comments he made about Roman, claiming that RK-Bro were better than he was. It wasn't well-received behind the scenes, which led to him landing in hot water.
4 Bumping Into Goldberg
The story of Goldberg and Riddle meeting each other for the first time is well-known. The two of them bumped into one another in the corridor and had a tense moment that WWE cameras captured due to the fact they do not like each other.
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But what a lot of people don't know is the fact that Shane McMahon saw the two men meet each other. He ended up thanking Riddle for not attempting to punch the Hall of Famer when that moment took place.
3 Never Going To Happen
Another man that Riddle has called out in the past is Brock Lesnar. He wants to face his fellow UFC alumni, with the two men having worked in the octagon before. Riddle has always made it clear he wants the match, but so far that hasn't happened.
However, when Riddle made his debut appearance at the 2020 Royal Rumble, the two had a backstage confrontation. During that time, Lesnar told Riddle that a match between them would never take place.
2 First Meeting With Vince McMahon
Wrestlers are always told to create good relationships with Vince McMahon due to the influence he has on people's careers. However, Riddle's first encounter with the WWE Chairman ended up being a rather awkward one.
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That's because Vince labeled Riddle as a goof when they first met, insisting that he doesn't see that as a good thing. It wasn't an ideal situation, but the fact Riddle has become a big star despite that shows he has proven the Chairman wrong.
1 Randy Didn't Like Him
Nowadays, Randy Orton and Riddle are a tremendous tag team that works together well and get along outside the ring. But that wasn't always the case. The Viper is another talent that Riddle annoyed, which was down to the fact that NXT stars started taking over the locker room.
However, the bigger issue between them was when they first met, Riddle decided to blank Orton and ignore him after Randy said hello. It's something that the veteran didn't appreciate, and it left Riddle in hot water from the start.
