Last September, Matt Riddle was released from WWE after the formation of TKO Group Holdings. Riddle then joined NJPW after his 90-day non-compete clause expired.
On Friday, Matt Riddle faced Hiroshi Tanahashi for the NJPW World Television Championship at New Beginning in Sapporo. Riddle won the title after an 8-minute, 53-second battle with Tanahashi.
The King of Bros stated that he was back on top after winning the NJPW World TV Title. In another post on X, Riddle took a shot at WWE. The former WWE Tag Team Champion stated, “Sometimes the grass is greener on the other side.”
Sometimes the grass is greener on the other side
— matthew riddle (@SuperKingofBros) February 25, 2024
時々向こうの芝生は青く見えることがある#njpw #sapporo #njpwworld #njpwstrong #bro #rudedude pic.twitter.com/GtmpnSrmQX
This is the second time Matt Riddle has taken a shot at WWE. After CM Punk made his return to WWE last November, Riddle stated the following:
“Hey @WWE you thought I was hard to deal with… have fun with 0-2 @CMPunk.”
Hey @WWE you thought I was hard to deal with 😂 have fun with 0-2 @CMPunk
— matthew riddle (@SuperKingofBros) November 26, 2023