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“The King Of Bros Is Done” – Ex-WWE Star Makes Huge Announcement

By Monika Thapa • Published Oct 06, 2025 07:30 EDT
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Ex-WWE star Matt Riddle is no stranger to controversy in the wrestling world, but in recent weeks, his remarks about AJ Lee have intensified the heat surrounding him.

In early September 2025, Riddle had an interview with TMZ’s Inside The Ring, where he implied The Geek Goddess “got around” during her time in WWE. While he insisted there was no disrespect intended and based his remark on hearsay from locker room stories, fans and wrestling personalities found the comment offensive and disrespectful.

The backlash from these comments was swift and strong, particularly from Booker T. The WWE Hall of Famer openly criticized Matt Riddle on his Hall of Fame podcast, saying that Riddle had burned not just professional bridges but “blew up the damn bridge” with his lack of respect for the business and his peers.

He expressed doubt that Riddle would ever return to a major wrestling promotion, referencing Riddle’s history of disrespectful antics and his inability to reach heavyweight championship status due to this attitude. Riddle responded by saying that he had no beef with Booker T and never intended to offend anyone.

Ex-WWE Star Matt Riddle Undergoes Huge Character Change

Amidst this drama, Matt Riddle performed at MLW Slaughterhouse on October 4, 2025, wrestling Alex Hammerstone in a singles match. Riddle won this match, but with a heel twist, using a low blow, and delivered a scathing promo afterwards. After the bout,

He addressed the fans, denouncing their support and criticism, and announced a significant character change. He declared the era of The King of Bros is over and the era of The Rude Dude has officially begun.

I used to think wrestling fans were awesome. I used to think that you actually had a brain between your ears. But at the end of the day, what I’ve come to conclusion is: That you guys are a bunch of morons, bro.

I’ve been working my a** off just so some fat piece of trash can sit at home in his mom’s basement, go on X, and talk that s**t? Been there done that.

I’m gonna leave with this. The King of Bros is done, and this is the era of The Rude Dude!