Anticipation is building for AEW’s All In: Texas event, with discussions surrounding a Bobby Lashley potential singles match at AEW All In 2025. As the stadium show approaches, speculation mounts that Tony Khan may look to sign former WWE star Matt Riddle for a one-on-one clash with Lashley, echoing their old rivalry.
Possible High-Profile Singles Bout on the Horizon
All In: Texas is shaping up to be one of All Elite Wrestling’s biggest events, featuring major names and established factions like The Hurt Syndicate, currently comprising MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley, and the newly added MJF. Bobby Lashley, who now holds the AEW World Tag Team Championships with Shelton Benjamin, is expected to play a prominent role and could either defend his championship or be thrust into a singles bout against the returning Matt Riddle, drawing from their documented history as rivals in WWE.
Matt Riddle, known by fans as The King of Bros, has built his wrestling career over the past decade, first entering WWE in 2018. Riddle became a familiar face in NXT before moving up to WWE’s primary brands, where he competed against notable names such as Seth Rollins, Sheamus, AJ Styles, and Bobby Lashley. His partnership with Randy Orton as RK-Bro led to one of the most memorable periods in his WWE tenure, before his release in 2023 shifted his career to the independent wrestling circuit, including appearances in MLW, HOG, GCW, CMLL, and NJPW.
Matt Riddle’s Interest in AEW and Tony Khan’s Next Moves
Riddle has not yet appeared in AEW but has openly expressed enthusiasm for joining the Tony Khan-led promotion. With All In: Texas looming, there is growing chatter that the All Elite Creative Head could bring the former United States Champion into the AEW roster, potentially reigniting his WWE feud with Bobby Lashley—now positioned as a tag team champion in AEW. While both men have crossed paths previously in singles and tag team matches, their rivalry could resume on a new stage should the booking align.
Despite this speculation, previous reports suggested Tony Khan had shown limited interest in signing Riddle following his WWE departure. Whether this changes as All In: Texas approaches remains unresolved, contributing to the uncertainty and anticipation surrounding the event and the potential for a Bobby Lashley potential singles match at AEW All In 2025.
Wider Wave of Ex-WWE Superstars Eyeing AEW
The speculation isn’t limited to Matt Riddle. Another former WWE talent, Elayna Black, who previously wrestled as Cora Jade, recently voiced hopes of working in AEW. In a candid interview with TMZ Sports, she shared her lifelong dedication to wrestling and desire for a permanent home in the industry:
“Of course, I want to – wrestling is my life. For the past 16 years, it’s all I’ve ever known. Like, I’ve dedicated my life to making it as a wrestler. So, I want to wrestle, and I want to wrestle permanently somewhere. Whether that call comes from AEW, or if it comes from WWE again one day, I’m not sure. But I’m open to whatever.”
—Elayna Black, wrestler
After being released by WWE last month, Black concluded her four years with the company and now joins the list of high-profile former WWE names considering a move to AEW, further broadening the Jacksonville-based promotion’s options as it builds toward marquee events.
Implications for AEW’s Events and Roster
As All In: Texas draws nearer, the prospect of a Bobby Lashley potential singles match at AEW All In 2025 against Matt Riddle spotlights the growing trend of ex-WWE talent seeking new opportunities in AEW. Should Tony Khan act on these possibilities, the event could not only renew old rivalries but also reshape AEW’s roster and storylines for the next year. Fans and industry watchers remain restless and uncertain, waiting to see how these developments will influence the future of major wrestling events and the legacies of both Lashley and Riddle.
