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 returned to WWE SmackDown on 2 January 2026, defeating Kit Wilson in his first match on the brand. WWE commentary said he had been signed to the SmackDown roster, confirming the start of a full-time return under the Matt Cardona name.
03/01/2026
After his SmackDown return, Cardona vacated the Awesome Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Championship on 3 January 2026. The move followed his immediate reentry into WWE programming and ended his ACW title reign.
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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. |