Matt Riddle isnt holding anything back when it comes to Brock Lesnar and this time, his strongest claim isnt about what happened in the ring, but who was afraid behind the scenes. While reflecting on the 2022 WWE Royal Rumble during an appearance on Rewind, Recap, Relive, Riddle zeroed in on what he says is a long-standing issue backstage: fear of Brock Lesnar. Riddle explained that during the final production meeting for the Royal Rumble match where the last group of entrants were laying out the finish Lesnar walked in heated following his earlier match with Bobby Lashley. Riddle then described what he says happened when Lesnar addressed the group. But for Riddle, the bigger issue wasnt the directive it was the reaction in the room. He claimed that Lesnars presence creates an environment where no one pushes back. Riddle went even further, suggesting that the intimidation factor surrounding Lesnar has gone too far. Despite acknowledging Lesnars size and presence, Riddle made it clear he personally wasnt intimidated. According to Riddle, Lesnar didnt want to rehearse or collaboratively structure the ending of the match. Instead, he dictated the outcome. Lesnar would go on to win the 2022 Royal Rumble and headline WrestleMania, but Riddles comments paint a picture of a locker room where Lesnars influence extends beyond storyline dominance. Riddle has built a reputation for speaking bluntly about WWE politics, and this may be one of his most direct shots yet not just at Lesnar, but at the power structure around him. If producers truly fear Brock Lesnar backstage, what does that say about WWEs creative environment at the top level? Let us know what you think in the comments and join the conversation. G Add as a preferred source on Google
