Bloody Elbow · Jan 28, 2020
Report: Former UFC fighters Lesnar, Riddle have backstage confrontation at WWE event
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesIn the world of MMA, Brock Lesnar was a former UFC heavyweight champion, while Matt Riddle was a middle-of-the-road welterweight. Both of their careers ended up taking a turn towards sports entertainment though, and while Lesnar is a long-time fixture at the top of WWE cards, Riddle is now one of the brightest prospects in all of pro wrestling and has a wealth of potential.
Last night, the two men came face to face for the very first time backstage at WWE’s Royal Rumble event in Houston. And apparently things weren’t all that smooth.