Matt Riviera

Matt Riviera
Birth nameMatthew Duffield
BornMay 18, 1983 (1983-05-18) (age 41)
Russellville, Arkansas, U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Matt Riviera
Billed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Billed weight269 lb (122 kg)
Billed fromHollywood, California
Russellville, Arkansas
Trained byBill Ash
David Taylor
"Nature Boy" Buddy Landell
Debut2001
Matt Duffield
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 53rd district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Alma materHarding University

Matt Duffield (born May 18, 1983), also known as Matt Riviera (wrestling ring name), is an American politician and retired professional wrestler. He is formerly one half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions with Rob Conway as the tag team The Iron Empire.[1]  He also has promoted wrestling events. In addition to the wrestling business, he has also appeared in movies and television shows.[2] He currently serves as a Republican member for the 53rd district of the Arkansas House of Representatives.[3]

  1. ^ Jakielo, David. "Matt Riviera - Biography". www.loverboymattriviera.com. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Duffield announces run for state representative seat". The Courier. June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.