- Matt Riddle made his NXT debut in the front row at TakeOver from the Barclays Center tonight. WWE announced the following on his appearance and confirmed that he has signed with the company:
Matt Riddle officially signs as an NXT Superstar
As NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV erupted inside Barclays Center tonight, the NXT Universe got a chance to see the newest addition to the black-and-yellow brand.
Matt Riddle, or as he is often referred to by fans, “The King of Bros,” has been announced as the newest Superstar to wave the NXT flag. Fittingly, the news was revealed as he was ringside for tonight’s huge WWE Network special event in Brooklyn.
The former wrestling champion and UFC fighter made a name for himself in the indie circuit, capturing titles such as the EVOLVE Championship and the PROGRESS Atlas Championship.
The announcement of Riddle’s signing adds another layer of excitement and competition to the black-and-yellow brand.
- WWE announced a sold-out crowd of 14,676 fans in attendance for tonight's NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 event from the Barclays Center. 15,275 were announced for the same show in the same venue last year while 15,671 were announced in 2016 and 15,589 were announced in 2015.
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