Former WWE star says maintaining purple hair became too difficult
Summary
– Matt Riddle cut off his signature long hair because maintaining the purple became difficult
– Riddle showed off the new look after wrestling in Philadelphia
– Fightful Select reported that Riddle wanted a fresh start with his hair
Matt Riddle surprised fans by showing off a very different look.
The former WWE star recently cut off the long hair that had been part of his image for years. Riddle revealed the new haircut on Instagram after wrestling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Riddle kept the caption simple, saying he was feeling good after another night in the ring.
“New Haircut and another great night of wrestling.”
The new look quickly got fans talking because Riddle had been known for his longer hair during his time as the Original Bro. The change marked one of the biggest visual shifts of his post-WWE run.
Fightful Select later shared more on why Riddle made the move. According to the report, Riddle told them at MLW that keeping the purple in his hair had become difficult, so he wanted to start over.
“Matt Riddle cut his hair. Huge news. He told us at MLW last week it was getting hard to maintain the purple in it and he wanted to start over.”
The explanation makes the change sound simple. Riddle was not trying to create a major mystery or send a hidden message. He just wanted a reset after dealing with the upkeep of dyed hair.
Riddle has stayed active since leaving WWE, working shows and continuing his career outside the company. With a busy schedule, constant hair maintenance was likely something he no longer wanted to deal with.
The haircut gives Riddle a fresh look as he continues to move forward in the independent scene. Whether fans prefer the old style or the new one, the Original Bro seems happy with the change.
