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MATT RIDDLE RELEASES VIDEO RESPONDING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS

WWE Smackdown star Matt Riddle posted a video on his social media, responding to allegations of sexual abuse brought against him by independent wrestler Candy Cartright.  Cartwright claims that in May 2018, Riddle allegedly attempted to force her to sleep with him, choking her, which lead to her performing oral sex instead.  She alleges this took place in a van with several others sleeping in the van at the time.  

In the video, Riddle admits that he and Cartwright had an affair and he's not proud of that but says it is true.  Riddle also claimed that he has never sexually abused or assaulted anyone in his life and that he was depressed over having to lie to his wife and friends constantly about the affair with Cartwright, so he ended the relationship and cut her off on social media.  He then alleged that Cartwright continued to try to reach out to him, forcing him to block her and change his phone number but she would continue to reach out via messaging apps and by getting his new numbers.  Riddle alleged that Cartwright would not let the end of the relationship go and claims that she is now trying to ruin his career because of it.

Riddle's complete video is embedded below:

On 6/19, Riddle's attorney Daniel Rose issued the following statement regarding allegations of sexual abuse levied against Riddle  on Twitter:

PRESS RELEASE - REGARDING MATT RIDDLE

The allegations by this independent female performer are completely false and another attempt to harass and humiliate Mr. and Mrs. Riddle and to try and tarnish their reputation in the community.

We have been aware for the last two years of this performer stalking the Riddle family.

In 2019, our firm had drafted a pleading against this performer to seek an injunction for cyberstalking in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida.

Cartwright has continued to post proof of her relationship with Riddle on her social media since her initial allegation.  

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If you or someone you know needs assistance, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is 800-656-4673

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