Copyright sportskeeda
A major star claimed that he wants to be signed by either AEW or WWE. 40-year-old star Matt Cardona has been a free agent for many years. He has been one of the top wrestlers on the independent circuit. After departing the global sports entertainment juggernaut, he has worked on promotions such as GCW, MLW, TNA, and others.The former Intercontinental Champion has also made a couple of appearances in the Jacksonville-based promotion. In 2024, he faced Adam Copeland on Collision and also performed on Rampage against Bryan Keith. He was also featured on WWE recently during the NXT-TNA invasion angle.While speaking on X, Matt Cardona said he wants to be part of either AEW or WWE. He further explained that he would like to accompany his wife to the Stamford-based promotion and, once again, perform at WrestleMania."I hate answering this question because if I say 'I don't need AEW or WWE', I just sound like a cocky a**hole, right? And if I say, like, I would be up for going back. People will be like 'All he does is say he loves the indies and then says he wants to go to WWE'. What do you want me to f***ing do? I'm out here busting my f***ing ass every single weekend for the past 4-5 years. When some guys would just coast, I f***ing step it up every single f***ing year. But yeah, of course I would like to work with my wife or wrestle at WrestleMania again, or go to Target or Walmart and see my f***ing figure. But that doesn't happen," he said. (00:00 - 00:35)Matt Cardona reflects on his AEW match against Adam CopelandThe Deathmatch King answered Adam Copeland's open challenge for the TNT Championship. The match was well-received by fans.While speaking with Fightful, Matt Cardona said that he was grateful to lock horns with the Rated-R Superstar."It was my dream match, and it was a great moment. I'm forever grateful for that match with Adam Copeland. I think just walking down that aisle—I'm getting goosebumps right now, you can't tell because I'm wearing this custom suit—but it was like, ‘Wow, it worked. Everything I've been doing, it's working, it worked.’ Validation, is that the right word?" he said.It will be interesting to see what will be next for the former Intercontinental Champion.
