Matt Cardona Reaches Out WWE Multiple Times Without Offer

Matt Cardona, formerly known as Zack Ryder in WWE, has expressed surprise that WWE has not reached out with a contract offer despite his significant success on the independent circuit since his 2020 release. Speaking on "Insight With Chris Van Vliet," Cardona revealed he has reached out to WWE a few times to showcase his current achievements but has received no offers, only polite and professional responses. He noted that many fans and WWE personnel frequently ask about his potential return, but he feels something is missing from the equation. Since leaving WWE, Cardona has built a thriving wrestling business empire, including a busy independent wrestling schedule, a popular podcast, a toy company, merchandise sales, live auctions, and convention appearances, leading him to earn more now than during his WWE tenure. Cardona also clarified that his focus after release was on proving himself and growing his career independently rather than immediately seeking a WWE or AEW contract, although he has made appearances in AEW and ROH without a formal contract offer. He emphasized that he would only sign with a promotion if it made sense for his career, rejecting the idea of being a mere roster member without meaningful opportunities.