Okay, let’s talk about Matt Riddle and why the dude never wears shoes in the ring. I’ve been digging into this for a while now, and it’s a wild ride, let me tell you.
First off, I started by watching a bunch of his matches. It’s pretty obvious, right? The guy’s always barefoot. But why? My initial thought was, maybe it’s just a gimmick, some unique thing to make him stand out. Plenty of wrestlers have their quirks, you know?
So, I hit up the internet, started searching for anything related to “Matt Riddle barefoot” or “why doesn’t Riddle wear shoes.” I spent hours reading articles, watching interviews, and scrolling through forum discussions. It was a rabbit hole, but a fun one.
Here’s where it gets interesting. I found this interview where Riddle himself explained it. Apparently, it goes back to a time when he got some serious frostbite. He said, and I quote, “We went to the doctor, sure enough, I had frostbite. They were even thinking about amputating the bro’s tootsies, the feets, the foots, bro.” Can you imagine? They were about to chop off his toes!
Luckily, he pulled through, but he said that ever since, whenever he puts on shoes, he gets this burning sensation. So, no shoes for Riddle! That’s the main reason right there.
But there was more, and this is where I start to investigate deeper. I came across some stuff about his wrestling style. He mentioned that he used to wear wrestling shoes, but they made him take hits differently, especially with pads. So, going barefoot not only helps with the pain from the frostbite but also affects how he moves and feels in the ring. He can control his action better when he is barefoot, which makes him more confident during wrestling. It is not just simply not wearing shoes, but actually a choice for him.
Personal Adventure
- Initially, I thought it was just a gimmick.
- Dug through the internet: articles, interviews, forums.
- Found an interview where he explained the frostbite story.
- Also, he mentioned it affects his wrestling style positively.
- Discovered that he just feels better without shoes during wrestling.
- Finally, I totally understood why he always wrestles barefoot.
So, there you have it. It’s not just some random thing. The guy had a legit medical issue, and it changed how he approaches wrestling. Plus, it seems like it works better for his style. It’s a mix of a crazy medical story and a practical choice for his career. You got to respect that. I guess I didn’t expect that at first, but after all these works that I’ve done, I finally realized the reason. What a day!
