Chris Jericho Dishes on Facing Fellow WWE Alum Matt Cardona

Chris Jericho, the ROH World Champion, expressed his eagerness to face former WWE Superstar Matt Cardona in the ring. It was the first major singles match between the two veterans and Jericho's successful defense of the title at ROH's Final Battle. Jericho and Cardona spent years together in the WWE, but their interactions as rivals were few. Jericho said he was excited to play Cardona because of the new dynamic between them.
It was the first major singles match between the two veterans and Jericho's successful defense of the title at ROH's Final Battle. Jericho and Cardona spent years together in the WWE, but their interactions as rivals were few. Jericho said he was excited to play Cardona because of the new dynamic between them. During an interview with Gabby AF Jericho said the following.
“I was really excited when the idea came up to work with Matt because I’ve never worked with him before. Maybe a two-minute nothing match, but once again that was Zack Ryder. That’s a different guy almost at this point in time. We’ve never wrestled before, and I like the idea of having it be somebody different, someone kind of outside the wire so to speak.”
Their only prior meeting took place in March 2016 on Monday Night Raw. With an assist from AJ Styles, Cardona defeated Jericho in an unexpected match while competing as Zack Ryder in the WWE. Both have since gone their separate ways outside of WWE, with Cardona leaving in 2020 and Jericho leaving in 2018.
Speaking about the prospect of Matt Cardona joining AEW, Chris Jericho stated that he believes Cardona would be a great asset to the organization because he has done a fantastic job of redefining himself since leaving WWE for the independent scene.
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Jericho's eagerness to face Cardona highlights the respect he has for his opponent's evolution. While their past interactions may have been limited, Jericho recognizes the unique dynamic they share and the potential for a compelling match. With both men at the top of their game, their clash promises to be a hard-hitting and entertaining spectacle that will further elevate both their careers and the ROH Championship.