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Zack Ryder Returns To WWE As Matt Cardona, Announced As Member Of SmackDown Roster

Story byZack Ryder smirks as he makes his purple-lit entrance. - WWEAngeline PhuSat, January 3, 2026 at 2:18 AM UTC·2 min readIt's a new year, and a new name for the man formerly known as Zack Ryder. Matt Cardona appeared on Friday's New Years-themed episode of "WWE SmackDown" to take on Kit Wilson in singles action, and after six and a half years, Cardona secured a victory on WWE programming. The bell rang, and Wilson wasted no time.

Zack Ryder Returns To WWE As Matt Cardona, Announced As Member Of SmackDown Roster

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Key Highlights

  • A Corkscrew Elbow gave Wilson early match dominance, only for Cardona to catch him with a clothesline.
  • Cardona briefly assumed control, only to have his party spoiled by a wily Wilson, who knocked him off the ropes and to the ground.
  • The two continued to fight, with the tides shifting before Cardona nearly scored a near fall with a Double Underhook Powerbomb.
  • Wilson attempted a response with his signature move, the Tourniquet, but the British star failed to secure the three-count.
  • Things ultimately unraveled when Wilson looked for a blow in the corner, only to miss.
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