Matt Riddle Drops New Allegation of Recruits Fighting at WWE Performance Center

Matt Riddle is making noise again — this time with claims that things are getting physical behind closed doors at WWE’s developmental system.

Following WWE’s latest round of tryouts in Orlando, which blended independent wrestlers with non-wrestling athletes, Riddle says he’s been hearing about serious tension brewing inside the WWE Performance Center. And according to him, that tension has allegedly turned into fights.

Speaking on the Rewind Recap Relive podcast on February 21, 2026, Riddle didn’t hold back.

“But from what I’ve heard, there have been a lot of fights at the Performance Center. I know a lot of people there, and apparently there’s been more tension between these athletes because they don’t fully understand the business.”

Riddle made it clear these weren’t just minor disagreements. He suggested that friction between recruits — particularly those coming from non-wrestling athletic backgrounds — has escalated beyond simple locker room debates.

The comments come just days after WWE hosted a new tryout class, continuing its long-standing approach of mixing former college and pro athletes with seasoned independent wrestlers. While WWE has not addressed the claims publicly, Riddle’s remarks paint a picture of a developmental system dealing with more internal conflict than fans might expect.

As of now, there has been no official confirmation of altercations at the Performance Center. But if Riddle’s sources are accurate, the atmosphere inside WWE’s pipeline may be far more volatile than previously known.

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