As noted, there has been much speculation this week on Matt Riddle’s future, as Riddle pulling out of several upcoming independent events has lead to the belief that the current EVOLVE Champion is heading to WWE.

According to F4WOnline.com, Combat Zone Wrestling is actually using WWE as a way to promote Matt Riddle at one of this Saturday night’s “New Heights” event in Voorhees, New Jersey. Advertising for the show is as follows:

Don’t miss one of Matt Riddle’s final indy appearances before going to WWE!

With Riddle pulling out of events over SummerSlam weekend, speculation has been that he will be used in some form at NXT Takeover Brooklyn, however that remains unconfirmed. Riddle was the special guest on this week’s episode of “X-Pac 12360”, and during the interview, Riddle admitted that all of the promotions which previously did not have interest in him are now interested. Riddle did not name any promotions specifically, as he noted he could not comment any further, but he was most likely referring to WWE and/or NJPW.

As noted, WWN Live issued the following statement regarding Riddle’s status amidst the WWE rumors:

EVOLVE Champion Matt Riddle has been the subject of rumors. Riddle is confirmed for all four August EVOLVE events, where he will defend the championship at EVOLVE 108 against Shane Strickland in a Hardcore Rules Match on August 4th in Philadelphia. If Riddle is successful, he will defend vs. Darby Allin at EVOLVE 110 on August 11th in Chicago. Riddle is set for non-title action vs. Austin Theory at EVOLVE 109 in Melrose, MA and JD Drake at EVOLVE 111 in Livonia, MI. If Riddle is still EVOLVE Champion after August, he will be added to additional dates. Riddle is currently scheduled to miss the September weekend due to previously approved personal obligations.