Matt Riddle Tweets References to Rumors About Heat with WWE, Vince McMahon

NXT Superstar Matt Riddle seemed to reference rumors that WWE is unhappy with his penchant for calling out Bill Goldberg on social media.

After WWE on Fox tweeted about Goldberg's return to SmackDown on Friday, Riddle responded: "I'm not gonna do what sources are saying I'm not suppose to do. Or am I? What are sources saying?"

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (h/t WrestlingInc.com's Marc Middleton), WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has taken issue with Riddle challenging the likes of Goldberg and WWE champion Brock Lesnar on social media.

Meltzer added that McMahon reportedly views Riddle as an "outside guy" who "has no respect for the hierarchy of the business."

In June, Riddle was highly critical of Goldberg following his performance in a widely panned match against The Undertaker at WWE Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia.

According to Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin, Riddle posted and then deleted a video in which he called Goldberg "absolutely the worst wrestler in the business."

That led to several veterans taking issue with Riddle's comments, including WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and AEW world champion Chris Jericho.

Riddle hasn't done much to back down from his comments regarding Goldberg over the past several months. In fact, he has fanned the flames a bit regarding their rivalry by employing Goldberg's signature Jackhammer as part of his offensive arsenal.

In addition to Goldberg, Riddle has been outspoken about his desire to face and retire Lesnar. The matchup looks like a great one on paper since both Lesnar and Riddle enjoyed success in the UFC.

Satin previously reported that Riddle and Lesnar got into a verbal altercation backstage at Jan. 26's Royal Rumble stemming from Lesnar taking issue with Riddle constantly calling him out.

While Lesnar dominated the Rumble with a record-tying 13 eliminations, Riddle was eliminated by King Corbin in less than a minute, which could have been a punishment handed down by McMahon.

It is difficult to predict what the future might hold for Riddle on the main roster if he ever makes it to that point, but he is still a major star in NXT.

Currently, Riddle is one half of the Broserweights tag team with Pete Dunne, and they are set to challenge Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish of Undisputed Era for the NXT Tag Team Championships at NXT TakeOver: Portland after winning the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Meanwhile, Goldberg will challenge "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt for the Universal Championship at WWE Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 27.

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