Former WWE Star Wants to Face John Cena in His Retirement Tour By Former United States Champion , who left WWE in 2020, is pushing for a match with . However, Cena announced his retirement from WWE wrestling at Money in the Bank last week. Matt Cardona, previously known as Zack Ryder in WWE, shares a history with John Cena.
In 2011-12, they were part of a storyline involving Kane, which strained their friendship. During this time, Cena kissed Eve Torres, for whom Ryder had feelings, and Kane attacked Ryder, escalating the tensions between Cena and Ryder. Matt Cardona, previously known as Zack Ryder in WWE, shares a history with John Cena.
In 2011-12, they were part of a storyline involving Kane, which strained their friendship. During this time, Cena kissed Eve Torres, who Ryder had feelings for, and Kane attacked Ryder, escalating the tensions between Cena and Ryder. Riding a wave of success in independent wrestling, Matt Cardona sets his sights on a potential clash with John Cena.
With now in the leadership of WWE, Cardona believes a potential match between him and Cena in 2025 holds possibility. Matt Cardona says a John Cena match can happen under the current leadership of WWE WWE’s new landscape under Triple H has seen partnerships with promotions like TNA, allowing talents like Jordynne Grace, Joe Hendry, and even Tatum Paxley to bounce between promotions. Established WWE stars like AJ Styles and Iyo Sky have also competed in Pro Wrestling NOAH.
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