On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Zack Ryder / Matt Cardona, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Matthew Brett Cardona was born in Merrick, New York on May 14, 1985, and he is currently 40 years old.
He is currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Game Changer Wrestling and Independent Circuit under the ring name of Matt Cardona.
Matt Cardona is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.
Zack Ryder / Matt Cardona Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameMatthew Brett Cardona
- Ring Names
- Matt Cardona (April 16, 2020 - Present)
- Zack Ryder (December 21, 2007 - April 15, 2020)
- Brett Major (March 18, 2007 - December 20, 2007)
- Brett Matthews (August 14, 2004 - April 22, 2006)
- Born May 14, 1985 (age 40)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceMerrick, New York
- Billed From
- Long Island, New York
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 224 lbs (102 kg)
- NicknamesThe Indy God; The Deathmatch King; Alwayz Ready; The Ultimate Broski; Long Island Iced-Z; The Internet Sensation; The Woo Woo Woo Kid
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (August 14, 2004 - Present)
- General Manager (May 3, 2024 - July 31, 2024)
- Assistant GM (July 25, 2011 - December 18, 2011)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
TNAAugust 1, 2024 Present Promotion 
GCWJuly 24, 2021 Present Promotion 
INDYApril 8, 2021 Present Promotion 
ROHDecember 5, 2024 December 20, 2024 Promotion 
AEWDecember 6, 2024 December 13, 2024 Promotion TNAMarch 28, 2024 April 11, 2024 Promotion AEWMarch 30, 2024 March 30, 2024 Promotion 
NWADecember 4, 2021 February 6, 2024 Promotion 
MLWJuly 8, 2023 December 7, 2023 Promotion 
IMPACTJanuary 16, 2021 February 9, 2023 Promotion 
AEWJuly 29, 2020 September 5, 2020 Promotion 
WWEBrand
Raw
October 16, 2019 April 15, 2020 Promotion WWEOctober 14, 2019 October 15, 2019 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
April 16, 2018 October 13, 2019 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
July 19, 2016 April 15, 2018 Promotion 
WWEAugust 29, 2011 July 18, 2016 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
February 17, 2010 August 28, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand
ECW
April 15, 2009 February 16, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
June 17, 2007 April 14, 2009 Promotion 
OVWMay 9, 2007 November 7, 2007 Promotion WWEBrand
ECW
March 18, 2007 June 16, 2007 Promotion 
DSWApril 6, 2006 April 12, 2007 -
Images History
Jul 2020
Apr 2016
Mar 2015
Apr 2014
Jan 2013
May 2009
Dec 2007
Feb 2006 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Tweener December 5, 2024 Present Heel February 3, 2022 December 4, 2024 Face April 15, 2009 February 2, 2022 Heel December 21, 2007 April 14, 2009 Face August 14, 2004 December 20, 2007
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Finishers
- Rough Ryder / Radio Silence - Jumping Leg Lariat (February 17, 2010 - Present)
- Elbro Drop - Diving Elbow Drop (July 19, 2016 - Present)
- Zack Attack - Inverted Overdrive (April 15, 2009 - February 17, 2010)
- Lifting Inverted DDT (August 14, 2004 - September 26, 2008)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"When the Lights Go Down" by Downstait - Single (July 29, 2020 - Present)
- Theme Song"Radio" by Downstait & Jim Johnston - Single (July 4, 2016 - July 27, 2020)
- Theme Song"Still Major" by def rebel - with Curt Hawkins - Team (April 29, 2019 - April 15, 2020)
- Theme Song"Stay Hype, Bro" by CFO$ - with Mojo Rawley - Team (August 19, 2015 - November 28, 2017)
- Theme Song"Radio" by Watt White and Jim Johnston - Single (April 15, 2009 - July 4, 2016)
- Theme Song"In the Middle of it Now" by Disciple - with Curt Hawkins - Team (December 21, 2007 - April 15, 2009)
- Theme Song"Gasoline Upcharge" by Chris Weerts & Daniel Holter - with Brian Major - Team (May 1, 2007 - December 20, 2007)
Titles & Accomplishments
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National Wrestling Alliance
World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWE United States Championship -
x1 WWE Intercontinental Championship -
x2 WWE/WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (with Curt Hawkins / Brian Myers)
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
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Game Changer Wrestling
- 1 GCW World Championship
Absolute Intense Wrestling
- 2 AIW Absolute Championship
- 1 AIW Intense Championship
All Star Wrestling
- 1 ASW Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea
- 1 Jericho Cruise Oceanic Championship
DDT Pro Wrestling
- 1 DDT Universal Championship
Deep South Wrestling
- 2 DSW Tag team championship (with Brian Majors)
House Of Glory
- 1 HOG Heavyweight Championship
New York Wrestling Connection
- 1 NYWC Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NYWC Tag Team Championship (with Brian Myers)
Ohio Valley Wrestling
- 1 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Brian Major)
Premier Wrestling Federation - New Jersey
- 1 PWF New Jersey Tag Team Championship (with Brian Myers)
Squared Circle Expo
- 1 SCX Championship
The Wrestling Showcase
- 1 Wrestling Showcase Championship
World Series Wrestling
- 2 WSW World Heavyweight Championship
Xcite Wrestling
- 1 Xcite International Championship
Other titles
- 2 Internet Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- 1 ECW World Television Championship (GCW - unrecognized)
- Jericho Cruise Oceanic Title Tournament Winner (2023)
- Wrestling Showcase Title Tournament Winner (2022)
- WWE Slammy Award - Most Annoying Catchphrase (2010 - "Woo Woo Woo You Know It")
- WWE Slammy Award - #Trending Superstar of the Year (2011)
- WWE Slammy Award - Superstar Transformation of the Year (2011)
- WWE Slammy Award - YouTube Show of the Year (2012 - "Z! True Long Island Story")
- PWI Indie Wrestler of the Year (2022, 2023)
- 13° in PWI 500 (2022)
- Fightful Select Male Independent Wrestler of the Year (2022)
x1 NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship
x1 Impact Digital Media ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Deathmatch Royalty - Steph De Lander, Mance Warner, Broski Jimmy (April 21, 2023 - January 23, 2025)
- World Titan Federation - Alex Hammerstone, Steph De Lander, Tom Lawlor, Zayda Steel, Josh Bishop, Richard Holliday, Brett Ryan Gosselin (October 14, 2023 - December 7, 2023)
- The Cardonas - Chelsea Green, Knux / Mike Knox, VSK (March 19, 2022 - October 31, 2023)
- The Major Players - Curt Hawkins / Brian Myers (February 25, 2022 - March 13, 2023)
- Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins - Curt Hawkins / Brian Myers (January 21, 2019 - April 15, 2020)
- The Hype Bros - Mojo Rawley (August 10, 2015 - November 28, 2017)
- Team Co-Bro - Santino Marella (July 21, 2011 - October 8, 2012)
- La Familia - Bam Neely, Chavo Guerrero, Curt Hawkins / Brian Myers, Edge / Adam Copeland, Vickie Guerrero (December 16, 2007 - April 15, 2009)
- Edgeheads / The Major Brothers - Curt Hawkins / Brian Myers (December 11, 2004 - April 15, 2009)
- Rat Pack - Baxter Cross, Matt Hype, Mike Mayhem, Armand Duermeto, Oscar (June 12, 2004 - November 20, 2004)
- Managers
- Eve Torres (March 5, 2012 - April 1, 2012)
- Eve Torres (January 16, 2012 - February 20, 2012)
- Rosa Mendes
- Chelsea Green
- Steph De Lander
- Managed WrestlersTitus O'Neil
- Family
- Chelsea Green - Wife (December 31, 2021 - Present)
