WWE News: Matt Riddle NXT Signing Confirmed by WWE, Velveteen Dream and EC3 Post-Match Interviews, and Triple H Congratulates Kairi Sane on Title Win

– As previously reported, former UFC fighter Matt Riddle made his WWE debut earlier tonight at the NXT Takeover: Brooklyn IV event. WWE has officially announced his signing, which you can read below:

Matt Riddle officially signs as an NXT Superstar

As NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV erupted inside Barclays Center tonight, the NXT Universe got a chance to see the newest addition to the black-and-yellow brand.

Matt Riddle, or as he is often referred to by fans, “The King of Bros,” has been announced as the newest Superstar to wave the NXT flag. Fittingly, the news was revealed as he was ringside for tonight’s huge WWE Network special event in Brooklyn.

The former wrestling champion and UFC fighter made a name for himself in the indie circuit, capturing titles such as the EVOLVE Championship and the PROGRESS Atlas Championship.

The announcement of Riddle’s signing adds another layer of excitement and competition to the black-and-yellow brand.

– Cathy Kelley interviewed Velveteen Dream tonight after NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV. Dream was victorious tonight over EC3. You can check out that video below.

WWE also interviewed EC3 after the match, which you can also see below.

EXCLUSIVE: Even though he was defeated tonight, it's not over for @therealec3! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/KJOJR6j71d

— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2018

– Finally, Triple H congratulated Kairi Sane after her NXT women’s title win tonight at the TakeOver event. Sane defeated Shayna Baszler to capture the belt.

Tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV event was held tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The event was streamed live on the WWE Network. The show drew an announced attendance of 14,676. You can check out 411’s full live coverage of the event RIGHT HERE.