Acting
Matthew Cardona
EN, FR cinema · 116 credits
Born
14 May 1985 (age 41)
Birthplace
Merrick, New York, USA
Also known as Zack Ryder · Brett Major · Brett Majors · Brett Matthews · G. I. Broski · GI Broski
Matthew Brett Cardona (born May 14, 1985) is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to WWE, where he performs under his real name. He previously performed in WWE from 2006 to 2020 under the ring name Zack Ryder, and is also known for his tenures in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and the independent circuit. Cardona debuted in professional wrestling in 2004, teaming with Brian Myers on the independent circuit. Both men were signed by WWE the following year, making their main roster debuts in 2007. After the team split in 2009, he made appearances on WWE's ECW brand until 2010, following which he was featured sparingly on television. In 2011, he launched a YouTube web series in which he proclaimed himself WWE's "Internet Champion"; this, along with his creative use of social media, helped him establish a substantial cult following. Over the course of his time with WWE, Cardona held the Intercontinental, United States, and (Raw) Tag Team Championships (the latter with Hawkins on two occasions). After being released by WWE in April 2020, Cardona has made appearances in major wrestling promotions including All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Impact Wrestling, and the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), as well as throughout the American independent circuit, most notably in Game Changer Wrestling (GCW). He has since won various championships including the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship, Impact Digital Media Championship, and GCW World Championship. During this time he received critical praise, being named Indie Wrestler of the Year in 2022 and in 2023 by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. He returned to WWE in October 2025 and re-signed with the promotion in January 2026.
Known for
Filmography
The Herro's Journey: A Pro Wrestling Story
as Matthew Cardona
Down the Long River
as Karl Reeves
Royal Rumble 2026
as Matt Cardona
TNA Rebellion 2025
as Matt Cardona
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: Northern Rising
as Matt Cardona
TNA Under Siege 2025
as Matt Cardona
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: Resurrection
as Matt Cardona
TNA Slammiversary 2025
as Matt Cardona
TNA Emergence 2025
as Matt Cardona
TNA Victory Road 2025
as Matt Cardona
TNA Bound for Glory 2025
as Matt Cardona
TNA Final Resolution 2025
as Matt Cardona
GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break 8
as Matt Cardona
GCW: The Coldest Winter 2
as Matt Cardona
TNA Emergence 2024
as Matt Cardona
TNA Victory Road 2024
as Matt Cardona
TNA Bound for Glory 2024
as Matt Cardona
GCW Dream On
2024
GCW Dream On
as Matt Cardona
ROH Final Battle 2024
as Matt Cardona
GCW Cage of Survival 2
as Matt Cardona
GCW Into The Light
as Matt Cardona
GCW Lifestyle
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound For Glory 2023
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Hard to Kill 2023
as Matt Cardona
GCW: Highest in The Room 2
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Hard to Kill 2022
as Matt Cardona
The WRLD on GCW
as Allie Katch
IMPACT Wrestling: No Surrender 2022
as Matt Cardona
GCW Welcome To Heartbreak
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Multiverse of Matches
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Rebellion 2022
as Matt Cardona
GCW Downward Spiral
as Matt Cardona
Jim Crockett Promotions: Ric Flair's Last Match
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Over Drive 2022
as Matt Cardona
Free The Narrative
as Matt Cardona
GCW Fight Club
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound For Glory 2021
as Matt Cardona
GCW Evil Deeds
as Matt Cardona
WrestleCade Supershow 2021
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Turning Point 2021
as Matt Cardona
GCW Blood on the Hills
as Matt Cardona
GCW Homecoming Part I
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Victory Road 2021
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Rebellion 2021
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Under Siege 2021
as Matt Cardona
IMPACT Wrestling: Emergence 2021
as Matt Cardona
WWE Elimination Chamber 2020
as Zack Ryder (Preshow)
AEW All Out 2020
as Matt Cardona
Heel
Associate Producer
WWE Survivor Series 2019
as Zack Ryder (Preshow)
WWE Super ShowDown 2019
as Zack Ryder
WWE WrestleMania 35
as Zack Ryder (Preshow)
WWE Stomping Grounds
as Zack Ryder (Appearance)
WWE Crown Jewel 2019
as Zack Ryder
Making Fun: The Story of Funko
as Zack Ryder
WWE Money in the Bank 2017
as Zack Ryder (Preshow)
WWE Clash of Champions 2017
as Zack Ryder
WWE Hell in a Cell 2017
as Zack Ryder
WWE No Mercy 2016
as Zack Ryder
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2016
as Zack Ryder (Preshow)
WWE WrestleMania 32
as Zack Ryder
WWE Battleground 2016
as Zack Ryder
WWE Backlash 2016
as Zack Ryder
WWE Survivor Series 2016
as Zack Ryder
WWE 24: Wrestlemania Dallas
as Zack Ryder
WWE Royal Rumble 2015
as Zack Ryder
WWE WrestleMania 31
as Zack Ryder
WWE Elimination Chamber 2015
as Zack Ryder
NXT TakeOver: London
as Zack Ryder
WWE Battleground 2014
as Zack Ryder
WWE WrestleMania XXX
as Zack Ryder
WWE Royal Rumble 2013
as Zack Ryder
WWE Payback 2013
as Zack Ryder (Lumberjack)
CM Punk: Best in the World
as Zack Ryder
WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
as Zack Ryder
WWE Over The Limit 2012
as Zack Ryder
WWE Night of Champions 2012
as Zack Ryder
WWE Extreme Rules 2012
as Zack Ryder (Appearance)
WWE Royal Rumble 2012
as Zack Ryder
WWE: Undertaker 20-0 - The Streak
as Zack Ryder (archive footage)
WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2011
as Zack Ryder
WWE Royal Rumble 2011
as Zack Ryder
WWE Vengeance 2011
as Zack Ryder
WWE Survivor Series 2011
as Zack Ryder
WWE Royal Rumble 2010
as Zack Ryder
WWE Wrestlemania XXVI
as Zack Ryder
WWE Fatal 4-Way 2010
as Zack Ryder (Preshow)
WWE WrestleMania XXV
as Zack Ryder (Lumberjack)
WWE The Great American Bash 2008
as Zack Ryder
WWE Judgment Day 2008
as Zack Ryder (Appearance)
WWE One Night Stand 2008
as Zack Ryder (Appearance)
WWE Night of Champions 2008
as Zack Ryder (Ringside)
WWE Royal Rumble 2008
as Zack Ryder
WWE WrestleMania XXIV
as Zack Ryder
WWE Armageddon 2007
as Zack Ryder (Edgehead #1)