New WWE signing Matt Riddle made his NXT debut last night on a house show in Sanford, Florida.
Riddle (who wrestled barefoot as he did on the indy circuit) defeated Fabian Aichner following an even contest, finishing him off with with a powerbomb and his trademark knee strike.
The former UFC man was said to be very over with the crowd.
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Riddle’s signing was officially confirmed after weeks of speculation at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV, where he was shown sat in the crowd.
He still has one more independent date on his calendar, an appearance for UK promotion PROGRESS – a partner promotion of WWE – at Wembley Arena on September 30 where he will square off with Mark Haskins.
Riddle is expected to face Kassius Ohno at November’s TakeOver event.
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In full results for the Sanford live event:
- Kassius Ohno def. Stacey Ervin Jr.
- Io Shirai & Kacy Catanzaro def. Aliyah & Kavita Devi
- Matt Riddle def. Fabian Aichner
- Vanessa Borne def. Tanyara Conti
- Oney Lorcan & Danny Burchi def. Kona Reeves & Luke Menzies
- Adam Cole def. Keith Lee
- The Undisputed Era def. Humberto Carillo & Raul Mendoza
- Rhea Ripley def. Nikki Cross
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