Various: Matt Riddle Update, G1 Climax 2018 Night 13 Results, Trademarks

Another Update on Matt Riddle’s Indies Status

As noted before, Matt Riddle is currently rumored to be heading to WWE soon and has recently been pulled from several upcoming indie events.

In an update to Matt Riddle’s status, Riddle confirmed that the rumors of him currently being in talks with WWE are indeed true and also said that his time in the indies is nearing its end. Riddle made the comments during a recent interview with Sports Illustrated.

“I’ve been in situations like this before. There is nothing official. I’ve talked to WWE, I’ve talked to the president of New Japan, and I am confident in where I stand in the world of professional wrestling.

“It’s not that I don’t love the indies, it’s just time to move on. Places like EVOLVE, Beyond, those were the companies that gave me an opportunity, gave me a platform, and gave me the chance to run with the ball and showcase my skills. I got to mix it up with a world array of talent.

“I need more substance, I need to grow. I’m a shark and I swam in a lot of different ponds, but I’m ready for the ocean. It just depends if I’m going to the Atlantic or the Pacific.”

NJPW G1 Climax 2018 Night 13 Results – August 2, 2018

August 2, 2018
Fukuoka, Japan – Fukuoka Citizen Gymnasium
English commentary: Kevin Kelly and Rocky Romero.

Quick match results:
1) Gedo & Toru Yano defeated Ren Narita & Toa Henare via pinfall.
2) Tanga Loa & Tama Tonga defeated Yoh & Hirooki Goto via pinfall.
3) David Finlay & Juice Robinson defeated Taka Michinoku & Zack Sabre Jr. via pinfall.
4) Sho & Tomohiro Ishii defeated Chase Owens & Kenny Omega via pinfall.
5) SANADA & Tetsuya Naito defeated Yujiro Takahashi & Kota Ibushi via submission.
6) G1 Climax 28 A Block – Michael Elgin (3-4) defeated Bad Luck Fale (3-4) via disqualification.
7) G1 Climax 28 A Block – Hangman Page (2-5) defeated Togi Makabe (2-5) via pinfall.
8) G1 Climax 28 A Block – Jay White (5-2) defeated YOSHI-HASHI (1-6) via pinfall.
9) G1 Climax 28 A Block – Hiroshi Tanahashi (6-1) defeated EVIL (4-3) via pinfall.
10) G1 Climax 28 A Block – Kazuchika Okada (5-2) defeated Minoru Suzuki (4-3) via pinfall.

WWE Files Several New Trademarks for Wrestlers

WWE is reported to have recently filed four new trademarks related to several NXT and main roster talent, according to PWInsider.

All four new trademarks were filed on July 30, 2018 and PWInsider’s Steven Fernandes reported that they were for the terms Akam, Rezar, The Bludgeon Brothers, and Velveteen Dream.