Matt Cardona reflects on his WWE release as a turning point in career
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Matt Cardona shared that being fired from WWE in 2020 turned out to be one of the best moments of his life. In an interview on 'Casuals with Katie Nolan,' Cardona explained that this change allowed him to reinvent himself outside WWE. After being released, he worked extensively on the independent circuit and pursued new opportunities. He also noted the importance of not being confined to his previous character, making significant strides towards his current persona. Cardona expressed gratitude for his time away, as it ultimately led him back to WWE and a renewed focus on his wrestling career.
- •Matt Cardona was released by WWE in 2020.
- •He describes the day of his release as a turning point in his life.
- •Cardona reinvented himself while wrestling on the independent circuit.
- •He returned to WWE after gaining popularity outside the promotion.
- •Cardona emphasized the importance of evolving beyond his original character.
- 1:00 AMWrestling Inc — Matt Cardona Says Getting Fired By WWE Wound Up Being The Best Day Of His Life
"According to Matt Cardona, the day he got fired from WWE in 2020 wound up being among the best in his life.
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