Matt Riddle Thinks WWE Would Run Smoother If Elon Musk Bought The Company

Matt Riddle has never been shy about speaking his mind. The former WWE superstar did it again recently, dropping a headline-grabbing take on the Rewind Recap Relive podcast: if Elon Musk ever bought WWE, the company would run a whole lot smoother.

It’s the kind of comment that cuts straight to the heart of a debate wrestling fans have been having for years. Who should be running the biggest wrestling company in the world—and are the right people already in charge?

What Riddle Actually Said

During his appearance on Rewind Recap Relive in early March 2026, Riddle made his position crystal clear. He said he “likes the Musk,” called him “highly intelligent,” and floated the idea that under Musk’s ownership, WWE “would run smoother” because Musk “wouldn’t be hiring a bunch of people that can’t work.”

Or maybe he would be the one who could hire him because he burned so many bridges with TKO, who owns both UFC and WWE. Nice Try Matt Riddle.

Why This Hits a Nerve

WWE’s corporate restructuring since the TKO merger has been a hot topic backstage and among fans. Many feel the business-first mentality that now drives the company has come at a cost to in-ring quality and locker-room culture. Talent—both active and released—have taken to podcasts and social media in growing numbers to air frustrations.

Riddle’s comments land in the middle of all that. When a recognizable name publicly suggests an outsider could do a better job, it validates what a lot of people inside and outside the wrestling bubble have already been thinking. This man is desperate and still has grudges against the company for firing him for that airport fiasco.

The Reality of WWE Ownership

Here’s where things get grounded. Riddle said he heard a rumor that Musk might buy WWE and expressed that he’d welcome it—but there’s no credible reporting to suggest that’s actually on the table. No regulatory filings, no formal discussions, nothing beyond speculation.

And even if Musk did want to buy WWE, the process would be anything but quick. Acquisitions of this scale require regulatory approval, enormous capital, and long transition periods. The idea that one new owner flips a switch and everything improves overnight is a fantasy, not a business plan.

Analysts who cover sports and media consistently point out that ownership changes rarely produce instant creative harmony. The people below the owner—the executives, the producers, the talent relations staff—shape the day-to-day reality of the product far more than whoever signs the checks at the top.

What Happens Next?

The easy answer is nothing. WWE and TKO haven’t responded publicly to Riddle’s comments, and Musk hasn’t acknowledged them either. That’s unlikely to change. Coverage has treated this as one man’s opinion, not a serious business development. After all, it is Matt Riddle and the guy has made so many wild claims throughout the past few years.

The ownership fantasy will keep circulating on wrestling forums, social media, and in Matt Riddle’s brain & imagination.

Another Way To Burn A Bridge, Good Work Mr. Riddle

Riddle’s comments aren’t a roadmap. They’re a spark to him lighting another bridge on fire. The more this man talks, the less chance of him ever returning to WWE. Its quite telling that no top wrestling promotion has given him a full-time deal. He has been booked mainly in the Independent Circuit and MLW. With how he has handled himself the past few years, he has nobody to blame but himself for the situation he is in.

As for Musk buying WWE, yeah, no chance. Especially with how greedy TKO is, they’re not gonna sell anytime soon.