Matthew Cardona

About

Matthew Brett Cardona (born May 14, 1985) is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to WWE, where he performs under his real name. He previously performed in WWE from 2006 to 2020 under the ring name Zack Ryder, and is also known for his tenures in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and the independent circuit. Cardona debuted in professional wrestling in 2004, teaming with Brian Myers on the independent circuit. Both men were signed by WWE the following year, making their main roster debuts in 2007. After the team split in 2009, he made appearances on WWE's ECW brand until 2010, following which he was featured sparingly on television. In 2011, he launched a YouTube web series in which he proclaimed himself WWE's "Internet Champion"; this, along with his creative use of social media, helped him establish a substantial cult following. Over the course of his time...

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RawSeries • 1993All Elite Wrestling: DynamiteSeries • 2019WWE NXTSeries • 2010WWE Friday Night SmackDownSeries • 1999WWE Main EventSeries • 2012All Elite Wrestling: RampageSeries • 2021TNA iMPACT!Series • 2004JCW LunacySeries • 2024WWE ECWSeries • 2006Wrestlemania RewindSeries • 2014WWE SwervedSeries • 2015E! True Hollywood StorySeries • 1996WWE WrestleMania XXXMovie • 2014Royal Rumble 2026Movie • 2026WWE WrestleMania 31Movie • 2015WWE WrestleMania 32Movie • 2016WWE Wrestlemania XXVIMovie • 2010WWE WrestleMania 35Movie • 2019WWE WrestleMania XXIVMovie • 2008WWE WrestleMania XXVIIIMovie • 2012WWE Royal Rumble 2010Movie • 2010WWE WrestleMania XXVMovie • 2009WWE Royal Rumble 2012Movie • 2012WWE Extreme Rules 2012Movie • 2012