In a recent interview with Barstool ‘Rasslin’ (via Fightful), Matt Riddle opened up about the nerve damage he’s experienced in his toes, which has resulted in a loss of feeling. Despite the injury, Riddle explained that he would still sell any attack on his toes during a match, demonstrating his commitment to the performance aspect of pro wrestling. The former WWE star discussed how the nerve damage doesn’t impact his ability to move, but it has left him with no sensation in his toes, a challenge he has had to adjust to in both his wrestling career and daily life.
Matt Riddle said:
“Funny story, the toes have no feeling. I got frostbite on them when I was a child, when I was visiting Wisconsin in the winter. I wore some Vans sneakers and played outside all day, and then got some frostbite on the toes and lost feeling on the skin surface. If I break my foot, I’ll feel it. But when I kick, or slap or whatever, nothing. So stomping on the foot, and I fought in the UFC, where people stomped on my foot all the time. I got numb feet, but if we’re in a match and that’s the story, I’ll sell it.“
