Matt Riddle Reveals How He Failed Multiple WWE Drug Tests

Matt Riddle's time with WWE came to an end in September 2023 after he was released by the company. Riddle's release came about after he reportedly ran out of chances due to accusing a police officer at JFK Airport of sexual assault. 

Riddle addressed his departure during an appearance on Ariel Helwani's MMA Hour and the former WWE United States Champion stated the writing was on the wall after he failed two drug tests.

"I think there was multiple variables that played into my departure. Plus, like I said, I failed a couple of drug tests, you know. For me, at least, the writing was on the wall. I'm very good in the ring, I'm entertaining, but at the same time, especially with WWE and how they want ot be perceived, I don't think I was a good fit, at least at the time," Riddle said.

Riddle noted he failed the drug tests due to his usage of cocaine. 

"You're allowed to smoke weed. I went to the strip club and did some cocaine a couple of times and I failed a drug test for that. That was for all of them, it was cocaine each time but honestly, it was just random nights. WWE tests you randomly, say any week, but sometimes you get tests at the end of one month and the beginning of another month. So, there was one week where I failed bang bang. I got two right at once so I think that's why they were a little bit more lenient with me," Riddle added.

The 38-year-old is now a part of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and he won his first title in the promotion at the New Beginning in Sapporo, defeating Hiroshi Tanahashi in eight minutes to capture the NJPW World Television Championship. 

H/T F4WOnline