Getting released from WWE on April 15, 2020 was one of the best things to happen to Matt Cardona, according to the ex-Superstar himself.
Since the end of his time as Zack Ryder, Cardona has become a top name on the independent scene and is a former GCW & NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.
Taking to Twitter, Cardona reflected on his release and said Zack Ryder needed to die so that his career could be reborn.
In a video, Cardona highlighted some of his post-WWE accolades and added that he’s always ready for whatever is to come next.
4 years ago…April 15, 2020…I was released by WWE.
It was a blessing in disguise. I’m forever grateful for my time in WWE, but Zack Ryder needed to die for Matt Cardona to live!
No matter how you define success…accolades, money, happiness…these past 4 years have been the… pic.twitter.com/RRCuPFpjlA
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) April 15, 2024
