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Matt Riddle is denying sexual assault allegations brought forward by independent wrestler Candy Cartwright.
In a video statement posted Wednesday, Riddle admitted having a consensual affair with Cartwright, but denies any allegations of sexual assault.
I never in my life have sexually assaulted a man, woman or anybody and that includes Samantha Tavel, Candy Cartwright. I never sexually assaulted you. That story about that van trip and the driver being asleep and me forcing you to do stuff, hop on, whatever—it’s a complete lie. It’s a fabricated story because you’re still mad. You know why you’re mad? Because, yes, you’re right, we had an affair. You have plenty of evidence of that, and I never denied it because it happened. Do I want to talk about it? Do I really want to share about it? No. It’s embarrassing, I feel like a real piece of crap for cheating on my wife and doing that and now having to talk about it publicly.
Riddle believes that Cartwright was upset after their affair ended, and attempted to ruin his career with allegations that were brought to light during the #SpeakingOut movement.
https://twitter.com/SuperKingofBros/status/1280894471257890817?s=20
This is crazy. It’s been two weeks and I’m still getting hate messages/threats and seeing stuff like this. If I’ve been “stalking for years” then why is this from 2019? This was also taken after I went to see him on an nxt loop and he got me tickets to two shows… https://t.co/UpnnZwrGU1 pic.twitter.com/4iZtwQx2Or
— Candy Cartwright (@CandyCartwright) July 4, 2020
Last month, Matt Riddle’s attorney issued a statement on behalf of the SmackDown star, indicating he has been the victim of cyberstalking
Thanks to Wrestlezone for the transcription of Matt Riddle’s video statement.