Former WWE Superstar Matt Riddle has expressed a strong interest in returning to WWE to complete his storyline with Randy Orton, known as The Viper. Their partnership, known as RK-Bro, came to an abrupt halt when Orton suffered an injury that led to a long break, and by the time he returned, WWE had released Riddle. The ongoing desire to revisit the Randy Orton Matt Riddle story remains alive, with Riddle hopeful for a reunion with his real-life friend and wrestling icon.
Plans Interrupted by Injury for Potential Rivalry
Riddle revealed that WWE had intended for him to turn on Orton in 2022, creating a dramatic shift in their storyline. This plot development was cut short due to Orton’s injury and subsequent hiatus. In an interview with TMZ, Riddle reflected on these plans and his feelings about the storyline’s direction.
“But at the end of the day, I was like, guys, I’m still new to WWE compared to Randy, and if he turns on me, they’re not going to cheer for me — they’re going to cheer for the legend that is Randy Orton. So if anything, I would like to turn on Randy. I was very much looking forward to that. Not just because of the matches, but being able to dive into a different version of my character,” he said. —Matt Riddle, Former WWE Superstar
Fans Await a Possible WWE Comeback from Riddle
While WWE has not officially announced any plans for Riddle’s return, the prospect remains intriguing to fans and wrestling commentators. Riddle has mentioned multiple times his openness to coming back for a short run, especially if it involves completing the unfinished story with Randy Orton. In his recent TMZ interview, he voiced enthusiasm for a reunion, noting the mutual desire between himself, Orton, and the fans to see the storyline concluded.
“If it’s up to me? Yes. I wanna finish my story with Randy [Orton],” Riddle said. “I know Randy really wants to finish it with me as well, and the fans…would be happy…even if it was a couple-month run.” —Matt Riddle, Former WWE Superstar
Given the popularity of the RK-Bro team and the compelling history between Orton and Riddle, a return could generate significant excitement in WWE circles. The unfolding story could showcase fresh character dynamics and deliver memorable matches, making a Riddle comeback a welcome development for the company and its fans.
