Vince McMahon has been one of the most powerful people in the professional wrestling business for decades now, and over the years he’s seen a lot of talents come and go.
First impressions are everything in the entertainment business and during a recent appearance on The Bump WWE United States Champion Matt Riddle recalled his first meeting with Vince McMahon.
According to Riddle the first time he met Vince McMahon the Chairman of the Board told him, “You’re kind of a goof.”
“Even though I come off like a goof, even Vince [McMahon], the first time, he’s like, ‘You’re kind of a goof.’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, I know I’m kind of a goof.’ ‘That’s not a good thing.’ ‘For me, it is because I can back it up. I’m tough, I can fight. Being a goof for me is good,'” he said. “A lot of people are like, ‘he’s so goofy.’ You guys realize I get to be goofy because I can break your neck and knock you unconscious. I’m 35 and get to be a goofball because I’m a savage in the ring.”
Riddle has been involved in a number of humorous segments since making his way to the main roster, but one way or another his current US Title reign seems to be a sign that things are looking up for the former NXT star.
H/T Fightful
