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Matt Cardona: ‘I’m showing you don’t need WWE or AEW to be a successful pro wrestler’
Matt Cardona found a new way to create change in wrestling. Again.
In 2011, Cardona ignited a fury with his Z! True Long Island Story show on YouTube. He generated fanfare during a time when he was not receiving any on WWE programming, showcasing his value and laying the groundwork for a run that turned his beloved Zack Ryder character into a legitimate star.