seismic revelation that has sent shockwaves through the wrestling community:
In a seismic revelation that has sent shockwaves through the wrestling community, WWE veteran Dutch Mantell has thrown down the gauntlet, casting doubt on the potential of the 37-year-old star Matt Riddle headlining WrestleMania 38 against the formidable Roman Reigns. The opinionated veteran, known for his unfiltered commentary, took to Story Time with Dutch Mantell to express his skepticism about Riddle’s ability to stand toe-to-toe with The Bloodline leader as the main eventer at the grandest stage of them all.
Two years ago, Roman Reigns etched his name in the annals of WWE history by unifying the WWE Championship with the Universal Title in a monumental clash against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. The Beast Incarnate had initially lost the WWE title to Bobby Lashley at Royal Rumble 2022 but entered the 30-man contest at the last minute, ultimately emerging victorious.
Adding fuel to the fire, former WWE star Matt Riddle claimed that he was originally planned to win the Royal Rumble that year, but the 46-year-old legend took home the win instead. This revelation prompted Dutch Mantell to enter the conversation, speculating on what could have transpired if Matt Riddle had indeed won the Royal Rumble 2022.
Dutch Mantell weighed in on Matt Riddle’s hypothetical match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 38:
In a bold and controversial statement, Dutch Mantell weighed in on Matt Riddle’s hypothetical match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 38. The 74-year-old veteran questioned Riddle’s readiness to step into the main event spotlight, asserting that the charismatic star may not be on par with The Bloodline leader in terms of stature and main-event caliber.
The wrestling world is now abuzz with debates and discussions, sparked by Dutch Mantell’s unapologetic critique. Fans and fellow wrestlers alike are grappling with the implications of Mantell’s words, pondering whether Matt Riddle has what it takes to headline the grandest spectacle in sports entertainment against Roman Reigns. As the controversy unfolds, the anticipation for WrestleMania 38 takes on a new dimension, with the spotlight shining on the potential clash that might never be, according to Dutch Mantell’s fiery assessment.
“No, I don’t [think Matt Riddle would have taken seriously as a main eventer for WrestleMania to face Roman Reigns]. I really don’t. Brock Lesnar different story. He’s accepted as a main eventer, a former champion, tough son of a gun, tough son of a b**ch. I don’t think the fans looked at Matt that way, I think they may have liked him a little bit, but Brock Lesnar, they have seen him have a few MMA matches and win, so they knew he was tough b**tard. But putting Brock Lesnar vs. Roman or put Matt Riddle against Roman is a different story,” Mantell said. [From 46:24 – 49:05]
