Matt Riddle Explains His New “Rude Dude” Gimmick

Matt Riddle has officially ditched the laid-back “Original Bro” persona—and he’s not looking back. In a new interview on The Stunner, the former WWE Superstar broke down his new gimmick, calling himself the “Rude Dude” and explaining why this version of himself feels more honest than anything he’s done before.

Riddle was asked about the pressure going into ACW’s Mischief Night Fatal Four-Way main event, but instead of talking strategy, he opened up about the mindset shift that’s fueling his current run. No more handshakes and smiles—he’s walking into matches with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove.

“You know, I kind of broken out of my good boy shell as the King of Bros or original bro. Now I’m kind of a rude dude. Kind of don’t give a damn… I’m gonna keep it PG for this interview, but I really don’t care. You know, I will smash most people’s faces in. So, you know, that’s just where I’m at these days.”

According to Riddle, this isn’t just a new look or catchphrase—it’s a total mindset change. He said the transformation was “liberating” and compared it to finally peeling off something that never fit him in the first place.

“It’s liberating. You know, it’s like taking off my a cloak that I don’t want to wear, an itchy robe. I’m like, get it off. It’s finally off. Feels good.”

The “Rude Dude” character lets Riddle lean into the chaos without feeling like he has to hold back for anyone else’s expectations. Whether he’s smashing faces or rocking his hallucinogenic-inspired gear, this version of Riddle feels a lot more like the real thing.

With a new attitude and a new voice, Matt Riddle is making it clear—he’s done pretending to be anything other than who he really is.

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