Quick Info
| Profession | Professional wrestler, actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/05/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Merrick, New York |
Latest News about Matt Cardona
03/01/2026
Matt Cardona vacated the Awesome Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Championship on January 3, 2026, shortly after winning it on October 18, 2025. The decision came following his shocking surprise appearance on WWE SmackDown the previous night, marking his official transition back to full-time WWE programming and ending his independent title reign.
02/01/2026
Matt Cardona made a surprise in-ring appearance on WWE SmackDown on January 2, 2026, defeating Kit Wilson in just over four minutes. This marked his official return to WWE television after years on the independent circuit and stints in TNA/Impact, with his debut on the SmackDown brand signaling a full-time comeback to the promotion.
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Bio/Wiki
| Matt Cardona, formerly known as Zack Ryder and Brett Matthews, is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is a former WWE Intercontinental Champion and GCW World Champion. Known for his 'Long Island' persona and YouTube series 'Z! True Long Island Story', he has built a significant cult following. He is married to fellow wrestler Chelsea Green (also known as Chelsea Green). |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" (1.88 m) |
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| Weight | 224 lbs. (102 kg) |
Personal Life
| Matt Cardona is married to Chelsea Green. They have a daughter named Kiana. He is a resident of New York and is known for his strong connection to Long Island culture. |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Chelsea Green |
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Family
| Daughter: Kiana Cardona |
Career
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| Debut | 2004 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mattcardona/ | |
| https://twitter.com/mattcardona | |
| X | https://x.com/mattcardona |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ZTrueLongIslandStory |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Trained by Mikey Whipwreck. | |
| 2. Launched YouTube series 'Z! True Long Island Story' in 2011, leading to cult following. | |
| 3. Won GCW World Championship in a deathmatch against Nick Gage. | |
| 4. Returned to WWE in 2025 for TNA invasion storyline on NXT. | |
| 5. Finishers: Rough Ryder / Radio Silence (Jumping Leg Lariat), Elbro Drop (Diving Elbow Drop). | |
| 6. Returned to WWE in 2026 for SmackDown brand, signaling a full-time return after years on the independent circuit. | |
| 7. Vacated the Awesome Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Championship on January 3, 2026, following his surprise return to WWE SmackDown. |