India, Oct. 3 -- Matt Riddle, once a WWE United States Champion and now wrestling for MLW and other independent promotions, was part of a tense moment during his appearance on TMZ Sports' Inside The Ring.

Host Branson Quirke questioned whether Riddle could defeat Jake Paul, suggesting it looked more like he was "looking for a payday." Riddle snapped back immediately.

"This is the thing, I like when people say, 'That's not what I'm trying to say,' or 'No disrespect,' right before saying something disrespectful," Riddle said. "Let's be honest, I've done your fing podcast how many times? Three, four times? I'm not even fing here to talk to you. I'm here to wrestle at MLW where I was the former World Champion. I'm about to be the fing World...