Matt Cardona Breaks Silence With Heartfelt Message Following WWE Return
Matt Cardona is back in WWE to finish what he started several years ago as Zack Ryder.
The WWE Universe got a shocking moment last night on SmackDown when Matt Cardona returned to the company as Kit Wilson’s mystery opponent. It was revealed during the course of the match that Cardona had signed with the company and was the latest member of the SmackDown roster.
Earlier this morning, Matt Cardona took to Instagram to break his silence regarding his WWE return and posted a heartfelt message to his fans who haven’t left his side.
“April 15, 2020…Zack Ryder was released from @wwe. It had to happen. Being a WWE Superstar was my lifelong dream. I had been signed for 14 years. On TV for 13. I traveled all over the world, had action figures, won championships, and experienced everything else that came with living the dream. I experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. While it was a heartbreaking day, I was grateful for my time in WWE.
“I knew I had 3 options: I could feel sorry for myself, become bitter, and fade into obscurity. I could coast off my WWE name and make some money for the rest of my life playing the greatest hits. OR I could reinvent myself, work my ass off, try to outwork every motherfucker out there, and create my own path. I chose option 3.
Matt Cardona reflects on his independent run
“These past 5 years on the indies have been the greatest time of my career…so far. I have to thank every promotor who booked me, every opponent I wrestled, and every fan who supported me in some way. There’s way too many people to thank. I love you all. There’s no way to wrap up these 5 years in a social media post…it’ll have to wait for the book.
“From the moment I got released, I knew I couldn’t focus on proving people wrong. I wanted to prove myself and my fans right…and I believe I did that.
“I’m often asked for advice. My advice is don’t quit. You might make it if you don’t. You definitely won’t make it if you do. I took my own advice. I never quit.
“My goal was to get back to WWE. And as of last night, January 2, 2026, I am back in WWE…MATT CARDONA is in WWE. I am Alwayz Ready and I’M NOT FINISHED! (Buy my new shirt on WWEShop.com ?),” Matt Cardona said in a post.
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