Indie Wrestler accuses WWE star of sexual assault. The incident took place back in 2018. However, she was motivated by the #speakingOut movement.
Indie Wrestler Candy Cartwright has taken to Twitter to share a disturbing incident involving Matt Riddle. Inspired by the stories of other women speaking out, she decided to open up on the story surrounding the WWE performer.
I’m posting this because I have been so sad for so long. I didn’t realize that what he did to me was not ok. I realize now, reading these other brave women’s stories, that I can’t be afraid anymore and I have to #speakout
— Candy Cartwright (@CandyCartwright) June 19, 2020
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She explained that she was in a van with Riddle and 3 other wrestlers back in 2018. When everyone elde had fallen asleep, the former UFC fighter made advances towards her, He did not take kindly to being refused by Cartwright and reportedly grabbed her throat and threatened her.
She eventually relented out of fear, all the while feeling uncomfortable being in the setting. Cartwright did clarify that the two had been together before the incident.
She went on to share her texts with Riddle and more shockingly, his wife Lisa Riddle. Lisa wanted screenshots of Matt Riddle’s chat with Cartwright for reasons rather unclear.
Reposting these.
1. This is a message from matt to me telling me he can’t wait to see me from just about a year ago, if I’ve been harrassing him for years, I’m not really sure how that’s possible.
2. This is a screenshot from Lisa riddle to me proving she knew of the affair pic.twitter.com/CMYPNpeIYO— Candy Cartwright (@CandyCartwright) June 19, 2020
WWE issues statement regarding sexual assault allegations on Matt Riddle
The WWE have released a statement to several media outlets regarding the situation saying, “We take any allegation of this nature very seriously and are looking into the matter.”
Riddle was scheduled to debut on WWE SmackDown. With the show pre-taped, it is likely that his debut has already been shot. However, it is possible that the segment may be taken off TV in light of recent events.
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