Acting
Matthew Cardona
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.
Filmography
Down the Long River
Film · 2026
Royal Rumble 2026
Film · 2026
Death Match King
Film · 2026
TNA Rebellion 2025
Film · 2025
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: Northern Rising
Film · 2025
TNA Under Siege 2025
Film · 2025
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: Resurrection
Film · 2025
TNA Slammiversary 2025
Film · 2025
TNA Emergence 2025
Film · 2025
TNA Victory Road 2025
Film · 2025
TNA Bound for Glory 2025
Film · 2025
TNA Final Resolution 2025
Film · 2025
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Mayhem Night 2
Film · 2025
WWE: Unreal
Series · 2025
GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break 8
Film · 2024
GCW: The Coldest Winter 2
Film · 2024
TNA Emergence 2024
Film · 2024
TNA Victory Road 2024
Film · 2024
GCW Fight Club 2024 - Night 2
Film · 2024
TNA Bound for Glory 2024
Film · 2024
GCW Dream On
Film · 2024
ROH Final Battle 2024
Film · 2024
Johnny Loves Taya
Series · 2024
JCW Lunacy
Series · 2024
GCW Cage of Survival 2
Film · 2023
GCW Into The Light
Film · 2023
GCW Lifestyle
Film · 2023
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound For Glory 2023
Film · 2023
DDT Ultimate Party 2023
Film · 2023
IMPACT Wrestling: Hard to Kill 2023
Film · 2023
GCW: Highest in The Room 2
Film · 2023
IMPACT Wrestling: Hard to Kill 2022
Film · 2022
The WRLD on GCW
Film · 2022
IMPACT Wrestling: No Surrender 2022
Film · 2022
GCW Welcome To Heartbreak
Film · 2022
IMPACT Wrestling: Multiverse of Matches
Film · 2022
IMPACT Wrestling: Rebellion 2022
Film · 2022
GCW Downward Spiral
Film · 2022
NWA Crockett Cup 2022: Night 2
Film · 2022
Jim Crockett Promotions: Ric Flair's Last Match
Film · 2022
World Series Wrestling: Phoenix Rising (Night 1)
Film · 2022
World Series Wrestling: Phoenix Rising (Night 3)
Film · 2022
World Series Wrestling: Phoenix Rising (Night 2)
Film · 2022
IMPACT Wrestling: Over Drive 2022
Film · 2022
NWA Hard Times in New Orleans
Film · 2022
Hey! (EW)
Series · 2022
Free The Narrative
Film · 2021
GCW Fight Club
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: Hardcore Justice 2021
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound For Glory 2021
Film · 2021
GCW Evil Deeds
Film · 2021
WrestleCade Supershow 2021
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: Turning Point 2021
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: Throwback Throwdown II
Film · 2021
GCW Homecoming Weekend 2021 - Night 1
Film · 2021
GCW Blood on the Hills
Film · 2021
GCW Homecoming Part I
Film · 2021
GCW: Off The Rails
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: Slammiversary 2021
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: Homecoming 2021
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: Victory Road 2021
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: No Surrender 2021
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: Rebellion 2021
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: Under Siege 2021
Film · 2021
IMPACT Wrestling: Emergence 2021
Film · 2021
Before the Impact
Series · 2021
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
Series · 2021
WWE Elimination Chamber 2020
Film · 2020
AEW All Out 2020
Film · 2020
WWE Survivor Series 2019
Film · 2019
WWE Super ShowDown 2019
Film · 2019
WWE WrestleMania 35
Film · 2019
WWE Stomping Grounds
Film · 2019
WWE Crown Jewel 2019
Film · 2019
WWE WrestleMania 35 Kickoff
Film · 2019
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
Series · 2019
Making Fun: The Story of Funko
Film · 2018
WWE Money in the Bank 2017
Film · 2017
WWE Clash of Champions 2017
Film · 2017
WWE Hell in a Cell 2017
Film · 2017
WWE: Best Pay-Per-View Matches of 2016
Film · 2017
WWE No Mercy 2016
Film · 2016
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2016
Film · 2016
WWE WrestleMania 32
Film · 2016
WWE Battleground 2016
Film · 2016
WWE Backlash 2016
Film · 2016
WWE Survivor Series 2016
Film · 2016
WWE 24: Wrestlemania Dallas
Film · 2016
The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness
Series · 2016
WWE Royal Rumble 2015
Film · 2015
WWE WrestleMania 31
Film · 2015
WWE Elimination Chamber 2015
Film · 2015
NXT TakeOver: London
Film · 2015
WWE Swerved
Series · 2015
WWE Tribute to the Troops 2014
Film · 2014
WWE Battleground 2014
Film · 2014
WWE WrestleMania XXX
Film · 2014
Wrestlemania Rewind
Series · 2014
WWE Royal Rumble 2013
Film · 2013
WWE Payback 2013
Film · 2013
CM Punk: Best in the World
Film · 2012
WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
Film · 2012
WWE Over The Limit 2012
Film · 2012
WWE Night of Champions 2012
Film · 2012
WWE Extreme Rules 2012
Film · 2012
WWE Royal Rumble 2012
Film · 2012
WWE The Great American Bash 2012: Super Smackdown Live!
Film · 2012
WWE: Undertaker 20-0 - The Streak
Film · 2012
The JBL and Cole Show
Series · 2012
WWE Main Event
Series · 2012
WWE Main Event
Series · 2012
WWE Main Event
Series · 2012
WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2011
Film · 2011
WWE Royal Rumble 2011
Film · 2011
WWE Vengeance 2011
Film · 2011
WWE Survivor Series 2011
Film · 2011
WWE Royal Rumble 2010
Film · 2010
WWE Wrestlemania XXVI
Film · 2010
WWE Fatal 4-Way 2010
Film · 2010
WWE NXT
Series · 2010
WWE NXT
Series · 2010
WWE NXT
Series · 2010
WWE NXT
Series · 2010
WWE NXT
Series · 2010
WWE WrestleMania XXV
Film · 2009
WWE The Great American Bash 2008
Film · 2008
WWE One Night Stand 2008
Film · 2008
WWE Judgment Day 2008
Film · 2008
WWE Night of Champions 2008
Film · 2008
WWE Royal Rumble 2008
Film · 2008
WWE WrestleMania XXIV
Film · 2008
WWE Armageddon 2007
Film · 2007
WWE ECW
Series · 2006
TNA iMPACT!
Series · 2004
TNA iMPACT!
Series · 2004
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Series · 1999
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Series · 1999
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Series · 1999
E! True Hollywood Story
Series · 1996
Raw
Series · 1993
Raw
Series · 1993
The Herro's Journey: A Pro Wrestling Story
Film