The Dispute

Former WWE superstar Matt Riddle has ‍responded to allegations that he failed to appear at a charity wrestling⁤ event ⁣in the United Kingdom. In a video posted to his social media on September 3, 2025, Riddle denied the claims, attributing the issue to unacceptable travel ⁣arrangements and alleged false advertising by the promotion, Global Wrestling kingdom (GWK).

The controversy erupted after Cultaholic reported on Wednesday,August 27,2025,that riddle did not appear for his‍ scheduled main event match against Simon Miller ⁣at the “A New Kingdom Rises” event held on Sunday,August ‍31,2025. The report indicated Riddle never traveled to the UK and had⁣ not returned his deposit.

Riddle’s Response

In his video statement, Riddle⁤ directly addressed the accusations, stating his willingness to participate in the charity event but outlining ‍issues with the arrangements made by GWK. He specifically cited problems with ⁤travel logistics and claims of misleading promotion of the event.Details of the video statement are still emerging, but Riddle appears to be asserting that he was not properly supported to fulfill his commitment.

Global Wrestling Kingdom’s Viewpoint

As of September 3, 2025, Global Wrestling Kingdom has not issued a formal public response to Riddle’s video. However, sources close to the promotion suggest they stand by their initial claims and are preparing a ‍detailed statement outlining their version of events. They reportedly possess documentation related to the agreed-upon arrangements⁢ and communication with Riddle’s representatives.

Event Details: “A New ⁢kingdom Rises”

“A New Kingdom ‍Rises” was a charity wrestling event intended to raise funds for[[[[Name of Charity ⁤- to be added with sourcing]. The event took place on August 31, 2025, and featured Simon Miller as the originally scheduled opponent for Matt Riddle. The event was held in[[[[City, UK – to be added with sourcing].