NXT Star Riddick Moss Impressing WWE Officials

After a spell out of action, Moss is making waves.

by Andrew Pollard
Riddick Moss
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After spending six months on the shelf, it looks like Riddick Moss is back with a bang.

If you remember, Moss went down with an Achilles in May of last year.

That spell on the sidelines lasted until November, and Riddick has reportedly made a great impression on NXT higher-ups since returning to action.

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According to the ever-reliable WrestleVotes Twitter account, Moss has been winning praise at the WWE Performance Centre lately due to his work ethic and mind set towards the business.

Moss’ attitude has reportedly been exemplary, and the former college football star is said to have made a positive impression on a lot of the right people.

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Previously tagging with Tino Sabbatelli as part of The God Gifted Athletes, the 29-year-old Moss has most recently been featured as part of a tag tandem with the former Dan Matha, Dorian Mak. Mak and Moss have taken on the name of The Outliers, and most interestingly they’re managed by Robert Stone – who Impact Wrestling fans will know as the charismatic Robbie E.

With NXT brass high on Moss, it could be that the clearly talented star gets a prominent role on NXT TV in the near future.

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