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Solving the Riddle: Nearly 2 years after WWE release, Matt Riddle is 'having the best time of my life'

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Matt Riddle was released by WWE after a series of failed drug tests and an incident at JFK airport.

Riddle is the reigning World Heavyweight Champion of MLW .

The former WWE tag-team member has returned to the independent wrestling scene after being released.

He says he's been able to fulfill dreams and aspirations he's had in WWE .

Riddle will defend his MLW World Heavyweight Championship against KENTA on Thursday .

Riddle is one of the latest examples of former WWE talent finding success after leaving the wrestling giant.

The decision to stay active and involved in wrestling was an obvious one when Riddle was released from WWE in September 2023 .

Riddle says he is having the best time of his life with MLW .

The former WWE star says a WWE return is never something that can truly be ruled out for anyone.

Regardless of the outcome of his match against KENTA , Riddle has shown that he has finally figured out how to unlock his best in wrestling.

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