Matt Riddle Says He’s Talked With BKFC and Real American Freestyle

Matt Riddle says that he’s been talking with some organizations outside of pro wrestling including BKFC and Real American Freestyle. Riddle has been wrestling on the independent scene including MLW since he exited WWE, and he spoke with TMZ Sports for an interview in which he said that he’s considered some non-pro wrestling endeavors such as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in addition to his independent work.

“I’m wrestling quite a bit, but I’ve been talking to BKFC about fighting and I’ve been talking to the Real American Wrestling that Hogan and Bischoff were representing,” Riddle said (per Wrestling Inc). “I think this year, 2025 to 2026, you might see me step back into a ring and cage and probably start shooting on people again.”

He continued, “I love wrestling, but I mean, I got fired two years ago and I don’t think they’re coming back around. I’m making crazy money on the indies. I make great money on my OF, it’s insane. In today’s day and time, it’s about buzz. It’s really hard to get buzz and it’s really hard to maintain buzz. But I think if I start fighting again and I’m competing in shoot level competitions and I’m also wrestling full time, I think that combination, that trifecta will help things.”

Riddle is the current MLW World Heavyweight Champion.