Former WWE champ Matt Riddle took things to another level when he lashed out against TMZ's Inside The Ring podcast hosts, picking Branson up by his collar, and slamming him on a table ... but no 911 call needed for this 'work' attack!
The crazy scene unfolded after Riddle was asked about Jake Paul, and clearly didn't take kindly to Branson suggesting the wrestler was out for a "payday," with the ex-WWE Superstar calling the pod "s****y" before getting physical with the host.
Riddle threw a helpless Branson to the ground .