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Matt Riddle’s On-Air Clash With TMZ Host Over Jake Paul Question Triggers Authenticity Questions

The viral clip has not been verified as real, leaving viewers to question whether the confrontation was staged.

Matt Riddle clashed with a TMZ host over Jake Paul talk, sparking debate on its validity.
SAPPORO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 23: Matt Riddle celebrates the victory during the New Japan Pro-Wrestling at Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center on February 23, 2024 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

Overview

  • During TMZ’s Inside The Ring, host Branson Quirke suggested Riddle was chasing a payday against Jake Paul, prompting an angry on-air response from the former WWE star.
  • The exchange escalated on video but included moments of laughter, fueling uncertainty about whether it was a planned segment or a real altercation.
  • Some outlets and social posts claim Riddle hauled the host onto a table, slapped and cursed at him, and walked off, while others argue the interaction looked staged.
  • The segment resurfaced Riddle’s earlier derogatory remarks about AJ Lee, drawing renewed criticism from fans online.
  • Coverage also referenced past critiques from WWE Hall of Famer Booker T about Riddle’s attitude, as Riddle continues his run in MLW and independents and has cited Bryan Danielson’s WrestleMania success as an early inspiration.