Former WWE Star Matt Cardona Reflects on Career and Why He’s Not in a Full-Time Deal

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Former WWE wrestler Matt Cardona, known as Zack Ryder, has had a successful career after leaving WWE, earning titles such as the “King of the Indies” and “The Deathmatch King.” Despite his achievements, Cardona hasn’t signed a full-time contract with a major wrestling company since his release during the COVID-19 pandemic cuts.

In a recent interview on “Busted Open Radio,” Cardona shared that the main reason for not signing with a big company is simply that he hasn’t been offered a full-time deal by WWE or AEW. Instead of solely focusing on returning to WWE or catching AEW’s attention, Cardona has been determined to prove himself and his supporters right. He has dedicated the last four years to honing his skills and aims to demonstrate his talent on a bigger platform.

While Cardona enjoys wrestling worldwide, he admitted that he doesn’t want to spend the rest of his career performing in smaller venues like high school gyms. His recent match in AEW against Adam Copeland showcased the contrast between wrestling independently and being on a major stage like AEW. Despite his success, Cardona expressed a desire to be with his wife, Chelsea Green, who competes in high-profile events like “Raw” and WrestleMania.

Special thanks to “Busted Open Radio” for the interview quotes, and recognition to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

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