Matt Cardona has been one other instance of a hit story after being launched from WWE, taking his recognition and growing it by being inventive, benefiting from social media, and betting on himself. Nonetheless, Cardona did have a few blueprints to comply with from those that had taken the same path earlier than him.
“Pay attention, I stole issues from Drew McIntyre. I stole issues from Cody [Rhodes] after which I did a whole lot of issues my means, and I hope the subsequent man steals from all of us. You understand what I am saying,” he advised “Battleground Podcast.” “There have been lots of people who have been sadly launched the identical day as me, after me, who have not executed jack s***.”
McIntyre and Rhodes each ended up turning into a lot greater stars post-WWE, proving themselves to be primary occasion gamers with their very own work. Rhodes made a reputation for himself with his listing, ultimately occurring to assist create AEW. In the meantime, McIntyre thrived across the British unbiased scene and Impression Wrestling. Cardona has taken parts of what they each did whereas placing his personal spin on issues, turning into the “Demise Match King,” for instance, and it has led to a whole lot of success.
“I do not care the way you outline success — happiness, cash, [and] accolades. This has been probably the most profitable I’ve ever been in my profession,” he stated. “I am doing all this. I am pushing myself. I am busting my ass. I am attempting to prime [myself], yr after yr, week after week, match after match. I imply it is August proper now I’ve these promoters attempting to guide me. I’ve not one obtainable date for the remainder of the yr.”
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