Who Is Candy Cartwright, Matt Riddle’s Sexual Assault Accuser?
Who is Candy Cartwright, Matt Riddle’s sexual assault accuser? That is the question on the minds of WWE fans across the globe on Friday morning after the damning accusations made against him this past week.
Using the #speakout hashtag, Cartwright publicly accused Riddle of sexually assaulting her during a particular trip.
I’m posting this because I have been so sad for so long. I didn’t realize that what he did to me was not ok. I realize now, reading these other brave women’s stories, that I can’t be afraid anymore and I have to #speakout
— Candy Cartwright (@CandyCartwright) June 19, 2020
Back in May of 2018 I was riding with Matt Riddle and a few other wrestlers. During the van ride, when the 3 other wrestlers had fallen asleep, Matt asked me to “hop on his dick”. When I refused (although we had previously been together I was
— Candy Cartwright (@CandyCartwright) June 19, 2020
incredibly uncomfortable in that setting ) When I said no, he grabbed me by my throat, choked me and said “what if I just made you?” I ended up giving him oral sex (praying someone wouldn’t wake up) to get out of having intercourse with him. It was incredibly humiliating.
— Candy Cartwright (@CandyCartwright) June 19, 2020
Cartwright’s Twitter profile lists her as a “Pro Wrestler,” “Valet,” and “Model.” She is also an ex-Shine Wrestling champ and boasts a sizable social media following on both Instagram and Twitter.
It remains to be seen if the WWE will ultimately take any steps to investigate or respond to Cartwright’s claims in wake of them going viral.
Riddle was scheduled to make his Smackdown debut this Friday. Thus far, no changes to the program have been announced.
Related: Matt Riddle Smackdown Debut Cancelled Over Sexual Assault Accusations?
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