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 |
Latest News about Zack Ryder
18/11/2025
Matt Cardona discussed the SmackDown return on his Major Wrestling Figure podcast and described it as a one-time appearance. He also said WWE had temporarily licensed Zack Ryder merchandise for the event and noted that the return clip became the most-watched video from the show on YouTube.
14/11/2025
Zack Ryder returned to WWE on SmackDown in Albany, New York, as the mystery opponent for LA Knight in the opening round of the Last Time Is Now Tournament. The appearance marked his first main roster WWE match since 2020 and brought back his classic Zack Ryder character and entrance theme.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Matthew Brett Cardona |
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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
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| Spouse | Chelsea Green |
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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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/zackryder/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/zackryderwwe | |
| https://twitter.com/zackryder | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ZackRyder |
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. |