Chelsea Green recently shared insights into her husband, Matt Cardona’s return to WWE, where he will be reappearing as Zack Ryder. In an interview on the show Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez, Green described how persistent communication played a crucial role in this comeback, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the professional wrestling industry.
Green explained that she and Cardona were not informed of his return until the very last moment. “You know how WWE is, you know how professional wrestling is,” she remarked. “It can be in talks for months or it can be in talks for 24 hours. Either way, when they call you, you pick up the phone and get on a plane.”
The couple’s experience is not unique; Green pointed out that fellow wrestler Ethan Page faced similar circumstances before his recent appearance on WWE SmackDown, receiving short notice for his travel plans.
Constant Communication with WWE
Since his departure from WWE in 2019, Cardona has maintained a close relationship with the organization. Green emphasized that he has been in contact “constantly” over the past five years, ensuring that WWE’s Triple H is always aware of his availability for events such as the Royal Rumble.
“He’s always making sure that Triple H knows what he’s doing or that he’s available for a Rumble and things like that,” Green said. This ongoing communication illustrates Cardona’s dedication to remaining a relevant figure in the wrestling world.
Green further elaborated on the circumstances surrounding Cardona’s return, attributing it to a combination of multiple factors, including her own persistent inquiries, John Cena’s influence, and Cardona’s efforts. She described this synergy as a “perfect storm.”
A Perfect Storm of Influences
“I just think it was a perfect storm of this made the most sense because he does have a personal friendship and relationship with John Cena, so why wouldn’t he want to be John Cena’s final opponent?” Green noted. She believes that the collaboration of their efforts ultimately led WWE to reconsider Cardona’s involvement, saying, “It worked perfectly between me pestering WWE, between John Cena pestering WWE, and Matt pestering WWE, they caved.”
Green’s comments provide a fascinating glimpse into the dynamics of professional wrestling, where relationships and relentless communication can significantly impact career opportunities. As Cardona prepares to step back into the WWE spotlight, fans are eager to see how his storyline unfolds.
For more details, Green’s remarks about Cardona’s return can be found at the 13-minute and 53-second mark of the interview available online.
As excitement builds for Cardona’s reappearance, his journey back to WWE serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and strategic connections in the world of sports entertainment.
