WWE: Matt Riddle Failed Drug Test, Kylie Rae Worked at Main Event Tapings, 2023 UK Tour Announced

Matt Riddle Reportedly Failed Drug Test & Sent to Rehab Over Second Failed Test

As noted before, Matt Riddle is currently out of action for WWE following a storyline injury at the hands of Solo Sikoa on the December 5th WWE RAW show.

Bodyslam.net’s Cassidy Haynes reported that his sources stated that the real reason for Riddle’s current absence is due to Riddle had recently failed a drug test in WWE. Those same sources reportedly also stated that this was Riddle’s second failed drug test since this past summer with his first failed test being the reason why his match against Seth Rollins had been moved off this past July’s SummerSlam 2022 event at the time.

Following his first failed drug test, Riddle reportedly was informed by WWE officials that a second failed test would result in him either being sent to rehab or fired as punishment. This reportedly was the same situation Jeff Hardy faced prior to his departure from WWE last year.

Haynes reported that the current belief within the company is that Riddle has already or will soon enter rehab treatment that will likely last for around thirty days and he would need to be finished in time for his scheduled return in six weeks.

In regards to the cause of Riddle’s failed drug test, Cassidy reportedly that the drug substance that triggered the failure is currently not known.

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Kylie Rae Makes Official WWE Debut at Main Event Tapings & New Ring Name

As noted before, former AEW and Impact Wrestling talent Kylie Rae was among the indie wrestlers invited by WWE for tryouts at their Performance Center this past week.

Rae made her official debut for WWE at their tapings for this week’s episode of Main Event, which took place prior to the start of Monday’s RAW show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rae competed under the ring name of Briana Ray and worked in a singles match against Dana Brooke, which was won by Brooke.

Kylie Rae is working under the name Briana Ray on the WWE Main Event tapings pic.twitter.com/WDN0hp3BFU

— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) December 13, 2022

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WWE Announces 2023 Summer Tour of the United Kingdom

WWE recently announced that they will be holding a new tour in the United Kingdom in June and July of 2023. This tour was announced to feature five events with three taking place in England and one each in Ireland and Wales.

Official press release:

WWE Live returns to Liverpool, Sheffield, Newcastle, Dublin and Cardiff in 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., December 13, 2022 – WWE Live will return with a roster of WWE Superstars from Rawto Liverpool on Wednesday, June 28, Sheffield on Thursday, June 29, and Newcastle on Friday, June 30, 2023. In addition, WWE Superstars from SmackDown will bring the action to Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday, June 29 and Cardiff, Wales, on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Fans attending WWE Livein Liverpool, Sheffield and Newcastle will see their favorite WWE Superstars in action including Bobby Lashley, Kevin Owens, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Bianca Belair, Matt Riddle, Damage CTRL, The Street Profits and many more*. Tickets for WWE Live are available at the following links:

WWE Live – Liverpool, UK – M&S Bank Arena(Wednesday, June 28, 2023)

Presale available here from Thursday December 15 at 9am GMT

General sale available here from Friday December 16 at 9am GMT

WWE Live – Sheffield, UK – Utilita Arena(Thursday, June 29, 2023)

Presale available here from Thursday December 15 at 9am GMT

General sale available here from Friday December 16 at 9am GMT

WWE Live – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena(Friday, June 30, 2023)

Presale available for Three customers here from Wednesday December 14 at 9am GMT

General sale available here from Friday December 16 at 9am GMT

Fans attending WWE Livein Dublin and Cardiff will see their favorite WWE Superstars in action including Sami Zayn, The Usos, Liv Morgan, Drew McIntyre, Braun Strowman, The Brawling Brutes, Imperium, The New Day and many more*. Tickets for WWE Live are available at the following links:

WWE Live – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena(Thursday, June 29, 2023)

Presale available here from Wednesday December 14 at 9am GMT

General sale available here from Friday December 16 at 9am GMT

WWE Live – Cardiff, Wales – International Arena(Sunday, July 2, 2023)

Presale available here from Thursday December 15 at 9am GMT

General sale available here from Friday December 16 at 9am GMT

*Talent subject to change.