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rawdownloadcloneembedreportprint text 5.08 KB RF VIDEO SHOOT INTERVIEW: MATT RIDDLE May 16, 2018 Matt's personality really shines in this interview. It is clear that he is very laid back, much like Rob Van Dam (who interviewer Rob Feinstein compares him with a few times). Speaking of Van Dam, Matt of course discusses his views on marijuana, and how his recreational use of it affected his obedience to the UFC drug policy and how it would hypothetically affect his adherence to the WWE Wellness Policy. He even has some comments about that subject you might not expect, as he surprisingly indicates that he would be willing to largely adhere to the WWE policy if he joined that organization. Matt's casual nature is exactly like his character in the ring and on the microphone, and he comes across as a very authentic interview subject with spontaneous answers. He says what he thinks and thinks what he wants, which is especially evidenced by a comment he makes about Lio Rush during the interview that is not necessarily negative, but just brutally honest. Even so, the word association part becomes a bit redundant, which even Matt acknowledges, as he puts over everyone he's asked about and does not bury anyone. Then again, that's just reflective of his easygoing persona. He tends to try to to see the good in people, including his fellow MMA fighters and pro wrestlers. The only other qualm I have with the interview is that Matt's pro wrestling career is still so young, so he doesn't have as many career highlights to discuss as a more seasoned veteran of the pro wrestling world might. Consequently, one question that potential viewers might have going in is how much of the interview was about his MMA career and how much was about his pro wrestling career. Half of the 2 hours and 10 minutes interview, which was conducted on February 23, 2017, focused on MMA and the second half was about wrestling, so it was split right in the middle. I personally am not a big fan of MMA, so the first half of the interview was not as engaging for me as the second half, but that's just me. One of the most compelling stories in the interview was about Triple H, and that story, too, reflected Matt's mellow nature. He shares some entertaining stories about trying out for WWE and the process associated with doing so. Even oddball topics, like why he tends to wrestle barefoot, generated interesting answers that are worth hearing. As mentioned, the star of this interview really is Matt's offbeat, yet charismatic, disposition. Call it "hippieish," call it "free spirit," or call it "non-conformist," but whatever you call it, Matt provides the viewer with a fascinating look into his mind that is worth going out of your way to see if you are an MMA, WWN (World Wrestling Network), or even just an indie wrestling fan. PURCHASE: Digital - http://store.rfvideonow.com/downloads/matt-riddle-shoot-interview/ DVD - http://www.rfvideo.com/mattriddleshootinterview.aspx (DVD) RATING: A- Index of topics discussed: - His childhood - The styles of pro wrestling that most entertained him early on - WWE shows he went to as a kid - Amatuer wrestling - His fandom of Pride FC when he was young - Deciding to train in jiu jitsu - Trying out for MMA - Living with other MMA fighters - The importance of protecting yourself in MMA - Rampage Jackson - His involvement on "The Ultimate Figher" TV show - Memories of his major MMA fights - Perks of working for UFC (medical care, "spending money," plane tickets, etc.) - The backstage culture of UFC among the fighters - The tendency of MMA fighters to get hurt while training - UFC drug tests and subsequent fines - UFC terminating him - His views on marijuana - Negotiating with other MMA companies after being canned from UFC - His deal with Bellator - The toll that cutting weight takes on an MMA fighter - Dana White - His thoughts on the recent sale of UFC - Transitioning from MMA to pro wrestling - Selecting the Monster Factory as a wrestling school - The differences between being a good MMA fighter and a good pro wrestler - The challenges of learning how to sell and how to cut a promo - Deciding to wrestle barefoot - Being compared to other wrestlers - Memories of early Monster Factory opponents - Working out with X-Pac - Trying out with WWE at the Performance Center - WWE steering him to EVOLVE rather than ROH - WWE deciding to pass on hiring him and the freedom it allotted him - Would the Wellness Policy hurt him with his marijuana use? - William Regal - Triple H - Gabe Sapolsky - Catch Point - Tony Nese - Chris Dickinson - TJ Perkins - Chris Hero - Roderick Strong - Marty Scurll - Zack Sabre Jr. - Lio Rush - Beyond Wrestling - PWG - PROGRESS Wrestling - U.S. fans vs. UK fans - His negative experience at AIW - David Starr - Why less is more in wrestling - Matt Tremont - Cody Rhodes - Rob Van Dam - The "King of Bros" nickname - CM Punk's transition to MMA - The possibility of going to WWE - How word of mouth can affect one's career - His dream WrestleMania match - A message to his fans? Run time: 2 hr. 10 min. For more reviews, please visit: http://jonbarber.weebly.com

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