Matt Striker Talks Alex Riley Possibly Replacing Him, Issues When He First Signed With WWE

Matt Striker was a guest on The Shoot radio show earlier today. You can listen to the full 20 minute interview at this link: http://theshoot.podomatic.com/entry/2013-06-25T15_00_55-07_00 , here are some highlights:

Alex Riley as a potential replacement: "He's a good kid. He's a taller better looking version of Matt Striker. I believe he's a graduate from Boston College, he's well spoken, he's bright and i think its a great opportunity for Alex Riley. To me, this is what is my saving grace i'm gone now and then i read that it's Alex Riley that sitting in that chair and i think about all the conversations I've had with Alex Riley, maybe one thing i said to him he uses on the show and he's now the breath of fresh air, he's now the new guy, i don't fault anyone for that. WWE gives opportunity, they gave me an opportunity, their giving Alex Riley an opportunity and i expect great things for Alex Riley and i'm genuinely happy for him"

Issues when he first got to WWE: "When i first came to the WWE, i did not wear humility well. I think people mistook my New York-ness and my excitement for arrogance and i am glad that that happened, i'm glad that some of these battle tested veterans sat me down in their way and said hey man i slept in a car, wrestled for $5 and did all these things so that a kid like you could walk in here right now and once i started to realize that i began to adopt the same theories and mentality."

Striker also discussed how he handled his release, how he interacts with others and more.

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Cool, that he is happy with Alex as a possible replacement.

Striker is one guy I wouldn't mind WWE signing, even if for just a backstage role. He's very knowledgeable and seems like he could be a positive figure for talent.

^ You mean TNA signing because WWE just fired him?..

I never really cared for him I just didn't give a shit if he was on TV or not but I'm glad Alex riley is being moved up he's way too talented to be on NXT.

Yeah, I mean TNA, and I deeply apologize to WWE for getting them confused, as that has to be one of the worst insults one could make of the company.

LOL I'm sure Vince would throw a fit if someone called WWE TNA by accident!

lol , I can see TNA possibly hiring him.

Getting into commentary work is usually a great plan for a lengthy WWE career and that is why Byron Saxton has been around for as long as he has been. So this could be good for Alex Riley as well, it's a pretty solid job for 5+ years.

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