Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Wrestler |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/05/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Merrick, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Zack Ryder
In a Sports Illustrated interview, Cardona said he was proud that WWE valued the Matt Cardona name he built on the independents more than the Zack Ryder name. He also credited Zack Ryder with laying the groundwork for his career, including the interview, marketing, and merchandise skills he learned during his earlier WWE run.
Cardona made a surprise return on the January 2, 2026 episode of SmackDown, defeating Kit Wilson in a short match. He first came out in the Zack Ryder gimmick but was introduced as Matt Cardona, and WWE then signed him to a full contract as a roster member.
Zack Ryder returned to SmackDown in Albany, New York, as the mystery opponent for LA Knight in the opening round of the 'Last Time Is Now' tournament. The one-off appearance was his first main roster WWE match since 2020 and revived his classic character and entrance theme.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Matthew Brett Cardona |
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| Current Ring Name | Matt Cardona (returned to WWE on SmackDown in January 2026) |
| Other Ring Names | Brett Major; Brett Majors; Brett Matthews |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 2" | ||||||
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| Eye Color | Light Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
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| Religion | Not Known |
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Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
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| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Chelsea Green |
Family
| Spouse | Chelsea Green |
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Career
| Debut | SmackDown (Main Roster) |
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Favourites
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| Favorite Song | 'This Is How We Do It' by Montell Jordan |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Zack Ryder does not smoke. | |
| 2. Zack Ryder drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. As a child, Zack Ryder was a big fan of WWE (then WWF) and amassed a collection of hundreds of wrestling toys. | |
| 4. He successfully fought cancer in his youth, having surgery and chemotherapy. | |
| 5. Zack Ryder gained fame through his YouTube videos. | |
| 6. He is recognized for his self-promotion in the web series 'Z! True Long Island Story'. | |
| 7. Zack Ryder is a devoted fan of the Ghostbusters movies and frequently sports themed attire at matches. | |
| 8. He returned to WWE on November 14, 2025, as the mystery opponent for LA Knight in the 'Last Time is Now' tournament. | |
| 9. He overcame multiple knee injuries via stem cell therapy. | |
| 10. He signed with WWE again and debuted as Matt Cardona on the January 2, 2026 episode of SmackDown. |
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