Since parting ways with WWE four years ago, Matt Cardona has been experiencing the peak of his career trajectory.
Despite a brief stint with AEW, Cardona’s true ascent came in the independent circuit, where he quickly emerged as a standout character, earning him the moniker of the “Deathmatch King.”
Despite his undeniable success, fans often speculate about his potential return to WWE or AEW.
Responding to these inquiries, Cardona deflects the curiosity towards the respective wrestling giants, stating,
“And why doesn’t AEW or WWE hire me? That’s a question you need to ask them. I’m not here to prove anyone wrong–I’m here to prove myself and my fans right.”
His focus lies not in seeking a return to his former stomping grounds but in evolving into the best version of himself.
Reflecting on his WWE tenure, Cardona expresses gratitude for the invaluable lessons learned during his fourteen-year stint, emphasizing WWE’s role as his developmental ground.
“It’s only March, and my calendar is booked through November,”
he shares, underscoring his thriving schedule in the independent scene.
While open to potential offers from WWE’s Triple H or AEW’s Tony Khan, Cardona’s primary objective remains self-improvement and maintaining his current trajectory.
With Mick Foley contemplating a return to the ring for one last deathmatch, Cardona has thrown his hat into the ring, eager to make it a historic encounter.
Dubbed the
“biggest match in the history of independent wrestling,”
Cardona envisions a showdown against Foley, believing it would be a fitting spectacle given his newfound reputation as the “Deathmatch King,” a title earned following his clash with Nick Gage in GCW in 2021.
As Cardona continues to carve his path in the wrestling world, his journey epitomizes resilience, reinvention, and a relentless pursuit of excellence beyond the confines of mainstream wrestling promotions.
