In an appearance on The Kurt Angle Show podcast, former WWE star Matt Riddle opened up about his departure from the company and revealed details about his contract and potential earnings before his unexpected release. Riddle acknowledged strained relations with Dana White, the potential impact of the WWE/UFC merger into TKO, and discussed his significant contract.
According to Riddle, he had a contract worth $750,000 annually, and he was slated to earn a staggering $1 million in the year of his release. He mentioned that WWE had offered him a substantial raise, increasing every year, and the next year he was set to earn a million dollars. However, his release prevented him from realizing that substantial income.
Riddle suggested that strained relations with Dana White and WWE’s budget cuts played a part in his release. He also admitted that his behavior, including HR-related issues, contributed to his departure. Despite any regrets, Riddle sees the experience as a learning opportunity and remains optimistic about new opportunities.
“I was gonna get paid a million dollars starting next year, but I also think, you know, the merger didn’t help, and then also my behavior didn’t help either… I ruffled some feathers with HR in the last couple months I was there. I asked a couple questions, this, that, plus other things. So I think there’s multiple reasons why they got rid of me, but it is what it is. One door shuts and another one opens, and you just learn from your mistakes and stuff.
”You know, I ruffled some feathers with HR in the last couple months I was there. I asked a couple questions, this, that, plus other things. So I think there’s multiple reasons why they got rid of me, but it is what it is. One door shuts and another one opens and you just learn from your mistakes and stuff.”
Matt Riddle’s departure from WWE was marked by controversy, and his insights provide a glimpse into the financial aspects and multiple factors that led to his release.
