Matt Cardona Awaits WWE Action Figure Release

Matt Cardona, who returned to WWE seven months ago, is looking forward to the release of an action figure featuring his real name. Previously, he was represented as an action figure under his former ring name, Zack Ryder.

Cardona expressed that he feels his return to WWE will be complete once Mattel creates a figure of him. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that it has been seven months since his full-time return.

Before his official comeback, Cardona briefly revived the Ryder character during a special appearance on WWE SmackDown on November 14, 2025. This appearance was part of a tournament that determined the opponent for John Cena's final match, which GUNTHER ultimately won. Cardona officially joined the SmackDown brand on January 2.