5 Reasons Matt Riddle is pro wrestling's hottest prospect.

Matt Riddle has been the focus of the wrestling community recently. Why are so many promotions--including the WWE--interested in him?

New Japan wants him. Ring of Honor wants him. Impact wrestling wants him. Even the WWE wants him.

Matt Riddle is suddenly finding himself the focus of a lot of attention from the biggest names in the pro wrestling industry. It's no secret that his time in PWG turned a lot of heads, and he's become a sought-after star on the independent circuit.

But the question is, why? Here are five reasons the pro wrestling promoters the world over want Matt Riddle on their roster.

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#1. Superstar presence.

It takes a certain amount of swagger and panache to be a world-class wrestler. Matt Riddle has those qualities in spades.

From his boyish 'surfer dude' good looks to his chiseled abdomen, he looks great on television and seems born to win in the image-obsessed internet age.

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#2. Counterculture hero.

After defeating journeyman fighter Chris Clements--a fight he took on short notice--Riddle bagged a six-figure bonus for submission of the night.

Then it was revealed that he had tested positive for marijuana after the fight. His win was vacated, his prize reclaimed, and he was fined and suspended.

However, times had changed, and instead of becoming a disgrace Riddle became a counterculture hero. Along with Michael Phelps and other famous athletes who admit to using marijuana, he gained an entirely new fanbase by making a mistake.

#3. Amateur wrestling virtuoso

From Kurt Angle to Kyle O'Reilly to AJ Styles, wrestling promoters and fans love athletes who can bring legitimate mat skills to the pro wrestling ring.

Riddle won numerous amateur wrestling championships and famously pinned fellow UFC alum Jon Jones in high school. His amateur wrestling credentials open a lot of doors in the pro wrestling world.

#4. Electrifying in-ring style.

Drawing comparisons to Samoa Joe and Kyle O'Reilly, Riddle brings a lot of physicality to his matches in the pro wrestling ring.

Utilizing both MMA moves and a variety of wrestling holds and submissions,

#5. He's already a credible champion.

If you're not familiar with the moderate-sized Pro Wrestling Guerilla organization, you are still familiar with its former champions.

They are men like AJ Styles, Kyle O'Reilly, Daniel Bryan, and Kevin Owens. It seems that PWG champions have a tendency to become megastars, and Riddle has already earned the PWG title belt despite his short time in the sport.

Matt Riddle is definitely going places, but the question remains...where will he end up? WWE? New Japan? Or will Impact/GFW make a power play for his services? One thing is for certain; You'll be seeing a lot more of Matt Riddle soon.

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