Some Within WWE Hoping To See Matt Cardona Be Presented As Zack Ryder Again

Matt Cardona. Zack Ryder. You decide!

WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select is reporting that some within WWE were hoping that Matt Cardona would eventually be presented as Zack Ryder again following his return to the company earlier this year.

Fans can subscribe to Fightful Select to check out the full report on Cardona and a potential presentation change.

Could Matt Cardona become Zack Ryder again?

Some within WWE hoped Matt Cardona would eventually be presented as Zack Ryder following his return earlier this year, @WrestleVotes on @FightfulSelect has learned. pic.twitter.com/Bv0t8tuDXV

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) July 16, 2026

Since returning the company, Cardona has shared the ring with the likes of Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, Ricky Saints, and Randy Orton. He last wrestled on July 10, when he faced Ricky Saints in a dark match at a SmackDown taping.

Fightful will update fans when more is known about Cardona and his future in WWE.