During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Matt Cardona addressed John Cena’s surprise shout-out during a promo against CM Punk last month. Cardona, who was working a TNA taping at the time, revealed that once he heard Cena mention him, he immediately focused on making the most of the moment.
Cardona expressed enthusiasm, saying he is fully embracing the attention. He shared,
Matt Cardona’s gonna milk this for all its worth,
and added,
I have a t-shirt right now, ‘Hey Matt Cardona’, right away…that weekend at GCW the turnbuckle I said ‘Hey, John Cena. Got that clip going viral on the internet. I’m all about milking any moment I can till there’s no milk left. I had no idea that was coming, no idea why he did it, I certainly appreciate it. John I consider a friend, so maybe he was throwing me a bone.
Why the Shout-Out Happened and Cardona’s Perspective
Interviewer Jimmy Traina pressed Cardona for his thoughts on why Cena chose to mention him, referencing various online theories. Despite the speculation, Cardona downplayed the importance of the reason behind the shout-out and remained focused on benefiting from the exposure.
He stated plainly,
I don’t care, he said my name. And I milked it. I don’t care what the reason is,
underscoring his pragmatic approach to the moment.
Cardona’s Career Since WWE and Future Implications
Since his WWE release in 2020, Matt Cardona has built a significant presence in independent wrestling promotions such as GCW and NWA, along with occasional appearances in AEW and TNA. Earlier this year, Cardona expressed surprise at not having returned to WWE yet, despite his ongoing activity in the wrestling circuit.
The John Cena Matt Cardona shout-out has boosted Cardona’s visibility and may contribute to further opportunities in his wrestling career, as he capitalizes on the renewed attention from fans and promotions alike.
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