Former WWE Superstar Matt Cardona celebrated his 39th birthday on May 14, and it was made even more special by warm messages from two unexpected sources: legendary Canadian actor William Shatner and the Bollywood Boyz, a former WWE tag team.
William Shatner, known for his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, took to Twitter to wish Cardona a happy birthday. The 93-year-old actor tweeted an image of a cake, prompting Cardona to respond with a simple yet heartfelt “thanks” to the veteran actor.
The exchange was made even more endearing by Cardona’s reference to Shatner as “Captain,” a nod to the actor’s Star Trek legacy. The gesture was a testament to the power of social media in bridging the gap between different spheres of entertainment.
Meanwhile, Cardona, who has been making waves in the independent wrestling circuit since his WWE release in 2020, also received a special birthday message from the Bollywood Boyz, a Canadian pro wrestling tag team composed of Gurv and Harv. The duo, who were part of WWE from 2016 to 2021, responded to Cardona’s playful demand for birthday wishes by posting a picture of him donning a Bollywood Boyz shirt.
Cardona, who has won multiple championships including the Intercontinental and United States Titles during his WWE stint, has been open about his admiration for the Bollywood Boyz in the past. The heartwarming exchange was a testament to the camaraderie that exists among wrestling personalities across different promotions.
Since his WWE release, Cardona has reinvented himself as “The Indy God” and has achieved significant success in the independent circuit, winning championships in promotions such as GCW and NWA. His social media presence has been instrumental in connecting him with fans and fellow wrestling personalities, as seen in the birthday wishes he received from Shatner and the Bollywood Boyz.
As Cardona continues to make waves in the wrestling world, these birthday wishes serve as a reminder of the strong bonds that exist between wrestling personalities and the power of social media in fostering connections across different spheres of entertainment.
