WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has been stirring up trouble in interviews recently. It started with his comments regarding now-AEW star CM Punk, claiming that he ‘didn’t move the needle like The Rock’.
Reigns then continue to poke fun at this quote when it was announced that this year’s SummerSlam was the most viewed and highest grocing show in the event’s history. Roman, who main evented against John Cena for the Universal Championship, tweeted:
Legitimate needle moving.
WWE Raw star (Matt) Riddle was recently interviewed by Bleacher Report about being a part of the historic event. When he was asked his thoughts on Roman’s claim, he didn’t pull any punches, saying:
“No disrespect to Roman, he seems like a swell fella, but at the same time, it’s like when people say they’re a good parent, you know what? If you were a good parent, your kids would be telling you you’re a good parent. When he’s saying ‘Acknowledge me’ or ‘I move the needle,’ no, you don’t. You’re related to The Rock. Shut up. Like, I’m not impressed, I can beat you up in a real fight. So, shut your mouth.
Riddle continued, claiming that he believes his RK-Bro tag team with Randy Orton is moving the needle. He added:
“You’re not moving needles. I’m the real stallion, RK-Bro is moving the merch, we’re moving the needle, and that’s it. I don’t want to say too much, I’m not trying to get in trouble. Hey, hats off to him. He’s amazing at what he does. I do like what he does, but at the same time, it’s like, get off your high horse. You’re in that spot for a reason. You’re not a bro. You’re second generation. I’m first generation.”
Riddle and Randy Orton captured the Raw Tag Team Championship at the event, when they dethroned former champions AJ Styles & Omos in the opening contest.
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