Matt Cardona Offers Surprising Comments About Potential Return At 2025 WWE Royal Rumble

While many long-time WWE fans would like to see Matt Cardona, formerly Zack Ryder make his return to the company, if it does happen it looks like it won’t be at the 2025 Royal Rumble.

After 14 years in the company, Matt Cardona saw his time in WWE come to an unceremonious end five years ago. However, since he was released the one-time Intercontinental Champion has followed in the footsteps of Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre. Becoming one of the hottest wrestling acts outside WWE.

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His value around the industry is at a new high and it’s been bolstered by occasional appearances for AEW. No bridge is ever burned in WWE. And many fans have hoped that this new version of Cardona could eventually return to his former home. He has publicly stated in the past he is open to the idea, and his long-time girlfriend Chelsea Green is the current women’s United States Champion.

With the Royal Rumble going down later this month, some are wondering if he could be a surprise entrant in the men’s battle royale. However, during a Monday appearance on Ariel Helwani’s podcast, Matt Cardona poured cold water on the possibility.

Matt Cardona says he has not gotten 2025 Royal Rumble invitation

“I think I’ve earned the opportunity to go back. And I don’t feel like it’s being cocky to say if my music hit the Royal Rumble — whether it be Zach Ryder or Matt Cardona — the place would explode,” said Cardona. “The roof would go off the place. Social media would explode [and] I’d move merch. I know that. [But] I haven’t been offered anything.”

The Indy superstar does not think there are any grudges against his return inside WWE. And he admitted cordial communications with the company. In his mind, it simply boils down to the timing. And the timing just hasn’t been right yet for decision-makers in the company.

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