RIP Zack Ryder, Long Live the Indy God

[@Tegridy_Gaming]

Just realised if Matt ever went back to WWE and won the world championship he'd be a grandslam champion...

[@dil09ful]

True

[@BeatDownLex]

Book it hhh!

[@AAAKEVOG]

@@BeatDownLexCOME ON HUNTER!

[@villainfenix371]

Matt must stay In indies he is king there wwe will waste matt like champa,gargano,pitedune,kroos

[@Tegridy_Gaming]

@@villainfenix371 I slightly agree but times are slowly changing

[@wstine79]

He was the best 1/2 of 1/2 of the WWE WOMEN'S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS.

[@Shaun_3114]

This is how to do a short but great promo package/vignette. Long Live Matt Cardona.

[@Messi-AFL]

just cause he said zack ryders dead does not mean he will never return to wwe. like how tye dillinger came back as shawn spears

[@sniper.boy6]

Exactly, even in an interview I can't remember all he said but he said something like "Sure I'd go back to WWE, just as Matt Cardona." Also I'm pretty sure he doesn't like his radio theme song😭😭

[@Messi-AFL]

@@sniper.boy6 yea. But in my opinion it’s underrated

[@Mr.unkoun]

Woooo wooo wooo you know it ~ 10 year old me every time Zack came out

[@markc9949]

So happy that this dude has been so successful. Totally deserves it.

[@thetruej7872]

You wanna talk about the best reinvention of a wrestler? Matt Cardona is the best example of that!

[@RsChrisG]

Nah man, Drew Mcintyre was utter dog shit in his first run, he's a top guy now.

[@thomascarson4677]

@@RsChrisG same with Cody lmao

[@RsChrisG]

@@thomascarson4677 Cody imo is only good with the current storyline. I still find his actual wrestling boring. But he has a great entrance, had a great long term story and now has the belt. When he loses the Belt people wont care as much.

[@armysheep75]

Considering Matt Cardona invented the internet champion, The Death match King and The Indy God... I'd say he has made more top wrestlers than AEW

[@jakewinans7646]

bro is cookin rn - keep up legendary run. you're an inspiration, matt

[@MrWaifuTaker]

I'm stoked that you got the success you deserved in the indies. Long Live Matt Cardona!

[@chunky9791]

Classic example of "taking a bad situation betting on yourself & coming full circle". Love when someone can break through the mold & forge their own way in life.

[@pandemonium190]

He's been doing that since WWE days, though. When Vince wouldn't put him over, he opened a KZbin channel and put himself over. Changed the WWE Social media game.

[@tjazraf7293]

I still miss Zack Ryder so much, he was one of my favourites

[@Starman_Apollo]

The TRON Music really setting the vibe of the video.

[@alun1038]

Matt using a Tron Legacy soundtrack as a background music for this video is so so peak

[@xsayj]

I still miss the broski 😢

[@anasshahid224]

You’re the man Matt. Loved your time in WWE as Zack Ryder, your journey to capture the United States championship in 2011 and your epic WrestleMania 32 moment when you won the Intercontinental Championship in the ladder match was simply amazing. Happy to see you shining in the indie circuit as Matt Cardona, keep shining always. ⭐️👏👏👏👏👏

[@cl_interp5]

bruh the Tron music gave me goosebumps

[@thequartersfooty]

Cardona sure did make a "MAJOR" no pun intended impact on the indies, more than his WWE career. Not to take anything away from everything he's done in WWE, he's was a Tag Team Champion, United States Champion and Intercontinental Champion. But he was hardly used after that run he had in 2011, then became an afterthought. On the indies, at least he become a World Heavyweight Champion and none better than the oldest title in existence, the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title. Hope we see Matt Cardona come into other promotions around the world to make more impacts, win more championships to add to his growing list of overall titles.

[@docproc144]

You’re a legend Matt! Still, that “Radio” theme is badass. I remember bumping that while in the WWE 13’ menus lol.

[@Darkside-bv2zh]

Still see Zack Ryder

[@AHWGEOFFCHARLES]

I though you died Matt long live the Indy god! Matt is one of the best! Always ready!!

[@Thatonehandkid]

And me

[@LazerTVGaming]

Congratulations! Still gonna miss the radio thene though

[@HutoCS2]

I saw you in 2015 Budapest. still the Loudest i ever was in any show. WOO WOO WOO, now i hope Matt Cardona comes back to WWE much love

[@thetruej7872]

Always Ready!

[@jthwang]

Man, that Tron Legacy soundtrack

[@mrcheesetalisman1101]

Masterclass. Your m'y favorit wrestler off aaall time.

[@ohitsblockbusterguy7466]

The death of Zack Ryder still weighs heavy on my broski heart, but Matt Cardona has filled that void and it always makes happy to see how he continues to evolve and grow everyday. Yours always ready for anything Matt and were always ready to support you wherever you go!

[@MatthiasPowerbomb]

Long live Matt Cardona 💪

[@fantasyEXX]

Everytime I hear the Zack Ryder theme, I just remember all the shock title wins you had. When you won at Wrestlemania and got to hug your dad, that's every dad's dream

[@piercebottomtext4827]

Bro you deserve all the glory- awesome guy. Glad you're thriving!

[@Lilpapersthe1]

Honestly I am so proud of this man as he has went above and beyond everything that I thought would happen if he went to the Indies and I’ve said this 1 million times that he would kill it on in the circuit but now it’s literally beyond every single thing that I thought would happen.

[@iamfokus]

WOO WOO WOO YOU KNOW IT!!🔥🔥🔥

[@the13th]

One minute and fifty six seconds of pure unfiltered greatness

[@ArielSamuel-z1y]

Matt cardona or Zack Ryder,i will Alwayz love u

[@TuxedoSoul]

the tron music playing in the background was dope

[@FRiCTiONjust]

always love seeing you in AIW, hope to see more in the future!

[@HamoudiHarmoush-y7j]

Please com back for wwe and your the best

[@juggernaut6199]

I thought he would finish with : Woo, Woo, Woo, You Know it !

[@Demiurge0000]

I knew you were a goat from the first time I saw you in 2014. With all the amazing stuff you've been doing I think the only thing I could still hope to see is for you to win the world heavyweight championship in WWE

[@brokenkayfabe]

he is gonna be cody's manager

[@TopMysteriousBytes]

You will always be Zack Ryder 😤

[@kendallkiker9985]

We miss you Zack we miss you

[@FreshlyWILD]

Zach is living the life.

[@NMFL2024]

This gave me chills in my spine

[@red5158077]

We're waiting for you to return to WWE. We miss you.

[@spencerbrus6343]

It would be awesome to see him go back to WWE as Matt Cardona.

[@vinpar5557]

It would be awesome if he came back to WWE as Matt Cardona and and brought his When the Lights Go Down theme song with him If he owns the rights to the song

[@JGSondaar]

speak for yourself.

[@oldemonteef]

@@JGSondaarpsst, that’s what they did.

[@ShadowHunter24681]

He returns but as a free agent.

[@TheLegacy-Gaming]

If Zack Ryder never died then we wouldn't have seen the rise of Matt Cardona. ALWAYZ READY.

[@ShawnLegend]

I had a dream, Matt Cardona came back as the WCW Disciple (Brutus Beefcake)

[@B.-T.]

That's weird, I had a dream that the modern WWE roster formed a new NWO and when Chelsea Green joined the faction she also brought Matt with her.

[@underwaterlad]

This is the exact video I'd expect Matt to post before he shows up on Raw the following week.

[@hankthehokagehill8374]

Even though I want you back in WWE, wherever you go I’ll support you!

[@Faizannn300]

Been your fan since you were a EdgeHead supported you from Day : ONE bought all the merch and woo wood till everybody knew it bro 😎 Wish you one long and Final BIG run back to the WWE soon hopefullyy you could become The World Heavyweight Champion

[@scottflaman2114]

This scared me for a bit I was like NO!!!!

[@chandlerthompson2001]

You rock Broski 🔥🔥

[@lalala9337]

Love the Tron bgm, it's so epic and suits you well!!

[@flacko92]

but Zack Ryder made my childhood :(

[@thedrizzle619]

the REAL HARDCORE ICON

[@billycrstal1]

You're the man Bro

[@gamerdog1919]

🗣️Long live the Indy god!

[@TheGreatBerserker]

So proud of you man, been awesome to watch your journey

[@pouyamahmoudi]

That Tron Legacy soundtrack at the end was amazing.

[@jakescakes8130]

Let's be real though, Zack Ryder's theme is a bop. But yes. Long Live The Indy God

[@seijin4426]

The artist formerly known as Zack Ryder, The vengeful Matt Cardona!

[@mattcruzsubway]

So hype to see you will be at JCW Lunacy! It will be a highlight of your career!

[@Naruto0s44]

Zack ryder did 14yrs in wwe damn

[@ilyakos6948]

that wwe theme was top tier

[@quietkidmiles]

I still sing "Radio" to this day😅 But MAN, did this guy bet on himself and WIN BIG TIME

[@TheKing60210]

Dude you are a God Man

[@smokey8472]

Congrats Matt! You are killing it in the game and so is Steph De Lander. 🎉🎉 All hail The Indy God/Deathmatch KING!

[@Meatwad00]

Sorry but Zack Ryder's theme will always be great to me. One of my best friends used to sing it a lot because he loved Zack Ryder. He passed a few years ago so the theme and even the gimmick will always bring back fond memories. Great to see all the success you've had over the years.

[@JesseTampa]

You are the fucking man, brother! Keep kicking ass and doing what you do best.

[@iknottheculture.407]

The Indy god should come back and claim his throne.

[@_________-__________-_______]

always lovely to see that face

[@BigRig97]

We need to get this guy back to one million subs.

[@masarothgames]

Jesus man that video title scared me for a second don't do that...

[@RED-BLUE-PLAY]

ALWAYZ READY!!

[@Dank_man_]

this is the smartest man in wrestling. gets shit housed out of the biggest company in wrestling and goes to become one of the biggest names in indy wwrestling. well fucking done man.

[@denvergaming6079]

The Tron Legacy music in the background

[@spoonyluv19]

I bet Triple H is calling him up right now saying "Hey you want to be a surprise entry into the rumble next year?"

[@gotthenation2269]

If he ever returns to WWE he must as Matt Cardona

[@kevrose8130]

Anyone else have the zack ryder theme on one of their playlists? I do.

[@mypal1990]

All it took was a change of scenery to be at the top of your game.

[@Vii.671]

Long live the Indy God

[@WayneWinkler]

I love the Zack Ryder theme song.

[@jugghead82]

RESPECT

[@nilanshumandal238]

Chelsie Green played a major role in your success. Hats off to her. You Vs Cody at SummerSlam :) please

[@roorsworch5998]

The TRON ost... nostalgia

[@alecjordan6100]

The death of that theme song is especially tragic

[@marquishester9441]

Matt cardona rules

[@A1Avishek]

You scared me with that title bro

[@williamamacker3119]

I think Matt Cardona is an excellent wrestler one of the best definitely and I’m glad to see that he won the NWA world championships before Billy Corgan totally ran to NWA into the ground and he is the Indy god 🤘🏻🇺🇸☘️⚡️⚡️

[@Grimtass]

Way to deliver!

[@GxldenYT_]

my goat

[@huydoan3273]

I miss Zack Ryder

[@vincentmazzone4530]

He became NWA and GCW world champion. He’s more than proven if WWE wants him back, he’s in the same rank as Cody Rhodes.

[@Tickzy]

GIVE ME MATT CARDONA GRAND SLAM CHAMPION

[@Jhakri_]

Released in 2020? It's only been 4 years, god it feels a lot longer with the amount he's done since his release.

[@idanshoham1468]

Matt Cardona needs to go back to the WWE as Matt Cardona rooting for you buddy

[@Thelegendkiller415]

Now I can’t get his old theme out of my head 😂😂😂

[@itssimplyjeff1]

strong island indy gawd w/ the wwe world heavyweight championship would be sick

[@uhsaywhatnow]

Death Match King for president!

[@sjwilson1079]

I aoways wondered why Vince has such a hang up pushing Zack Ryder.

[@Joey_wafflzzz]

Yo I was scared for a second they gotta chill with the name of the video, Zack was one of my dudes, when he had that story line with Cena and eve it broke me to see my other favorite star do him dirt glad to see he off doing great things