Matt Riddle Addresses Claims He Skipped GWK Event And Didn’t Return The Deposit
On Wednesday morning, Cultaholic reported that Matt Riddle no-showed his booking for Global Wrestling Kingdom in the UK and did not return his deposit. The show was reportedly a charity show.
Riddle was scheduled to face Simon Miller.
On his Instagram, Riddle addressed the claims made by GWK.
“I’m gonna make this quick. GWK, the reason I didn’t go is because you booked me a flight for Thursday for a show that was happening Sunday, and you said you were booking me meet-and-greets, other matches, and appearances. You did none of that. I had nothing scheduled, and I was going to sit in a hotel room for two days in London. I told you multiple times I can’t do that or wouldn’t do that., and I got work for Friday and Saturday, and Thursday. I worked Thursday, Friday, Saturday. I told you I would fly to London on Saturday evening. You said, ‘You pay for it.’ I go, ‘No, you pay for it. Take it out of my pay, whatever.’ You guys refused, so I flew to Miami and wrestled there. I never said I wouldn’t pay you guys back, that’s a lie. Also, this show wasn’t a charity event. That’s a lie; that was a last-second change. You also booked me the worst flight in history, bro. Middle seat, no meal, no checked bag. GWK, this is probably your last run.”
In a follow-up video, Riddle stated, “You know, I can explain everything in great detail. I’m not lying, but I really don’t give a fuck anymore. Most of you motherfuckers are dumb fucking cunts. Just like when you believe that MeToo bullshit, all the other fucking garbage. You guys are all fucking dumb, and it’s fucking insane. It’s fucking insane. Fucking believe these fucking creeps. [Groans] Whatever, dog. At the end of the day, I’m gonna keep getting booked, I’m probably gonna start fighting again. I’m probably gonna do a lot of other shit. Fucking crushing it on OnlyFans because I’ve got a big fucking you know what, and I’m nice as fuck, dude. Everybody, if you don’t like me, unfollow, go fuck yourselves. I don’t give a fuck because at the end of the day, the cream fucking rises to the top, and I’m really, really tired of trying to be nice to everybody because I hate to break it to you, most of you guys are fucking morons. Peace.”
Candy Cartwright accused Riddled of sexual assault during Speaking Out in 2020. Riddle denied the allegations, saying their relationship was consensual. Cartwright filed a lawsuit against Riddle in October 2020. It was dropped in July 2021.
Global Wrestling Kingdom has not publicly commented on Riddle missing the event.
