5 best opponents for 'Heel' Finn Balor in WWE NXT

#2 Matt Riddle

Can 'Bro' beat Balor?

Matt Riddle is easily one of the best Superstars on NXT. He is exceptionally good in convincing the viewers to believe in his side of the story – both inside and outside the ring.

Apart from Riddle’s fearless and creative personification inside the squared circle, he is also known for his beef on social media. From WWE legends to current rivals, no one can escape him. You can be the coolest person in the room and yet, Riddle will manage to get in your head - and under your skin.

Hence, his feud with Finn Balor will help the creatives in expanding the dimensions of the latter’s heel persona.

Balor has never been one of those who regularly attack their rivals on social media or hands out brutal trolls that are extremely personal in nature. But with Riddle’s admirable habit of speaking his mind, the internet will be a major tool in this storyline.

Balor is a celebrated Superstar and a feud with him will only elevate Riddle’s rank on the roster. Both these men can create a good narrative and, maybe, we will finally see Balor reprise his character from his old pro-wrestling days. After all, he promised that his future is his past.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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