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#4 Vince McMahon impressed with SmackDown newcomer Matt Riddle

As per Paul Davis of WrestlingNews.co, Vince McMahon is very happy with Matt Riddle. Apparently it was Vince McMahon's idea to book the SmackDown segment where Matt Riddle reveals why he wrestles barefoot because he loved the story when he heard it backstage.

WrestlingNews.co was told that Vince McMahon loved the story when he first heard it. McMahon loved the story so much that he let Riddle tell it on SmackDown. Riddle is allowed to give more input for his promos than most.

Last week on SmackDown Matt Riddle came out to the ring and explained why he wrestles barefoot. The reason being that as a child he got frostbite and he feels uncomfortable wearing shoes. Now, I usually don't give my opinion while writing this piece, but I fail to see what Vince McMahon liked so much about this story of his.

It is also very surprising that someone like Matt Riddle is being given more leeway with his promos. Though many argue that Riddle has instant charisma, his promo delivery on Smackdown was dragged and boring. Even Baron Corbin outshined him on the mic.