Matt Riddle connects with a painful Floating Bro off the top of the Fight Pit against Seth "Freakin" Rollins at WWE Extreme Rules 2022. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
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In another grudge match befitting of Extreme Rules, Matt Riddle and Seth “Freakin” Rollins tore each other apart Inside the Fight Pit, the first-ever match of its kind at a Premium Live Event.
Riddle had previously stepped Inside the Fight Pit, competing in one during his time in NXT. Muddying the waters was the inclusion of Daniel Cormier, the Special Guest Referee for the contest.
Riddle looked to his MMA roots, hitting Rollins with a side kick while using the cage as momentum.
As Philadelphia was singing Rollins’ tune, The Visionary used devious tactics to get out of a Triangle Hold, thumbing Riddle’s eye. As Cormier was checking on Riddle, Rollins pushed Cormier out of the way, drawing the ire of the official, who repeatedly told Rollins, “Do not touch me.”
Rollins emulated WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam, hitting a Five-Star Frog Splash off the top of the catwalk.
Much like a few weeks ago, The Visionary locked in the Peruvian Necktie, but Riddle countered with an RKO. After Riddle attempted another RKO, Rollins escaped and struck Riddle with the Stomp.
Rollins scaled the catwalk, leading to a fist fight on top of the Fight Pit. Using the catwalk to his advantage, The Architect then hit The Original Bro with a Buckle Bomb or rather a “Fight Pit Cage Wall” Bomb.
Rollins connected with a Pedigree on the catwalk, barking at Cormier to start counting even though he couldn’t win that way under Fight Pit rules. An RKO onto Rollins on the catwalk gave some breathing room to Riddle.
In an insane feat, Riddle flew from the catwalk, hitting The Visionary with a Broton. Riddle then locked in a triangle hold, forcing Rollins to deliver multiple Buckle Bombs in an attempt to get out of the submission. Riddle weathered the storm and kept the hold locked in, forcing Rollins to tap out.
On this night, experience proved key as The Original Bro garnered retribution in his rivalry with The Visionary, coming out on top Inside the Fight Pit.