**Title:** Matt Riddle Reflects on Blessings After WWE Departures
**Meta Description:** Matt Riddle shares insights on recent WWE departures, emphasizing how setbacks can lead to new opportunities in professional wrestling.
**URL Slug:** matt-riddle-wwe-departures-opportunities
**Headline:** Matt Riddle Discusses the Silver Linings of WWE Departures
In light of recent high-profile departures from WWE, Major League Wrestling (MLW) star Matt Riddle has shared a positive perspective on the situation. Last week, WWE announced the non-renewal of contracts for several notable wrestlers, including Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, and Shayna Baszler, among others. According to reports, these departures were not outright releases but rather decisions made by the company.
Riddle, who himself was released from WWE in September 2023, has since made a significant impact in the wrestling world, competing in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, and capturing the MLW World Heavyweight Championship. He expressed to Fox News Digital that the opportunity to perform at a high level elsewhere has been a “blessing.”
“It depends on what you do when you get fired. It’s always unfortunate when people lose their jobs, but at the end of the day, for some of us, say for me, for example, it was a blessing,” Riddle stated. He emphasized that sometimes a setback can lead to new opportunities, saying, “When one door shuts, another opens.”
Reflecting on his own journey, Riddle noted that even after being released from UFC, he found success in professional wrestling, holding multiple championships, including the MLW Heavyweight Championship, which he had long sought after. “Sometimes getting fired is a blessing in disguise,” he added.
Riddle made his return to MLW at Kings of Colosseum in 2024, where he won Battle Riot VI and later defeated Satoshi Kojima for the World Heavyweight Championship. He has successfully defended his title in various matches, showcasing his resilience and talent.
This Saturday, Riddle is set to defend his title against Donovan Dijak at Azteca Lucha in Chicago, an event that promises to be a highlight in his career.
**FAQ:**
**Q: What did Matt Riddle say about recent WWE departures?**
A: Matt Riddle described the recent WWE departures as unfortunate but emphasized that such setbacks can lead to new opportunities, reflecting on his own positive experiences after being released.
