Who was WWE's breakout star of 2018?

#6 Matt Riddle, "The King of Bros"

King of Bros himself Matt Riddle

Despite the fact that Matt Riddle was a successful contestant on the Ultimate Fighter program--the television show that the Ultimate fighting championship uses to screen potential new superstars in the world of Mixed Martial Arts--his UFC career didn't end so well.

Matt Riddle tested positive for Marijuana, which despite growing acceptance in the USA is still considered a performance-enhancing drug. To quote the late, great Robin Williams, the drug might enhance tastes, colours, and sensations, but it's not going to make you fight better unless a Snickers bar is the prize.

Drummed out of the UFC by a livid Dana White, it seemed like Riddle had been dealt a fatal blow to his career. However, Riddle was undaunted and even managed to keep a positive attitude about his firing. He switched to wrestling and became an instant sensation.

Now signed with NXT, the King of Bros could be the WWE's breakout star of 2018.

About the author

Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.

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