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Why Matt Cardona is Revolutionizing Professional Wrestling | The Indie God Explains It All Bro, if you're a wrestling fan who's ever felt like the big leagues overlooked the real talent, this video is for YOU! Dive deep into the story of Matt Cardona – the former Zack Ryder who's turned the indie scene upside down and rewritten the rules of what it means to be a pro wrestler in 2025. From pioneering YouTube stardom in WWE to building a self-sustaining empire on the independents, Cardona isn't just surviving post-WWE... he's THRIVING and showing everyone how it's done. In this breakdown, we cover: The Social Media Revolution: Back in 2011, Cardona launched Z! True Long Island Story – a gritty, fan-made YouTube series that bypassed WWE's creative team and built a massive cult following. He was one of the FIRST wrestlers to use the internet as a weapon, proving you could get over without a main event push. Today, every wrestler from TikTok trainees to AEW stars follows his playbook.
Indie Domination & Reinvention: Released in 2020 amid the pandemic, Cardona could've faded away. Instead, he reinvented himself as "The Indie God" and "Deathmatch King," conquering GCW, NWA, TNA, and beyond. Wins like the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship and GCW World Title aren't just belts – they're proof that the indies can be as prestigious as WWE. He even "retired" from deathmatches after beating Nick Gage, evolving his character in real-time.
Entrepreneurial Hustle: Forget one contract – Cardona's built a diversified empire with The Major Wrestling Figure Podcast (co-hosted with Brian Myers), live Whatnot auctions for merch and collectibles, convention appearances, and licensing deals that pay wrestlers royalties on action figures. Five years free from WWE, and he's more bankable than ever, inspiring talents like Cody Rhodes to chase their own paths.
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