As WrestleMania 42 approaches, WWE is preparing for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 while developing various storylines for the upcoming pay-per-view event. Matt Cardona, currently performing on the SmackDown brand after rejoining WWE in late 2025, has revealed surprising selections for the stars he would want to induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame. His choices reflect his close ties with former colleagues and his unique perspective on his career.
The Undertaker’s Role in Announcing This Year’s Hall of Fame Inductees
The Undertaker has played a significant part in revealing the latest inducted WWE legends for 2026. He surprised Stephanie McMahon by informing her about her Hall of Fame induction, appeared at AJ Styles’ retirement ceremony to deliver the news of Styles’ inclusion, and recently announced the induction of the tag team icons Demolition. These announcements have added excitement and anticipation as WrestleMania nears.
Cardona’s Personal Picks for His Hall of Fame Inductors
On his X (formerly Twitter), Matt Cardona discussed who he would want to perform the honor of inducting him if he ever received a Hall of Fame invitation. Initially, he mentioned that he would choose his wife, Chelsea Green, but quickly reconsidered because she might not be fully familiar with his career and would have to look it up online. Instead, Cardona singled out Brian Myers and Dolph Ziggler as his preferred choices given their long shared history.
He expressed some concern about Ziggler’s style, suggesting the former World Heavyweight Champion would spend the entire induction roasting him. Cardona stated:
“If I were to ever go into the Hall of Fame, who would I want to induct me? I would say Chelsea, but like, she would have to Google my career. It has to be [Brian] Myers, I think, or [Dolph] Ziggler, who would just roast me the entire time. I think they both would roast me, but Ziggler’s a professional comedian, so yeah. Myers or Ziggler.” – Matt Cardona, Professional Wrestler
Cardona’s Background and Connections with Myers and Ziggler
Matt Cardona, formerly known to wrestling fans as Zack Ryder, shared a well-known tag team history with Brian Myers, who wrestled as Curt Hawkins. The pair won tag team championships multiple times both during and outside of their WWE careers. Additionally, Cardona has a history of rivalry and partnership with Dolph Ziggler, also known as Nic Nemeth. The trio’s paths even intersected in TNA before Cardona re-signed with WWE, solidifying their intertwined professional stories.
The Significance of Cardona’s Choice and What Lies Ahead
Cardona’s nominations for his Hall of Fame induction shed light on his deep personal connections within the wrestling community and highlight the camaraderie and playful rivalry he shares with Myers and Ziggler. As WWE continues to build anticipation for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and WrestleMania 42, the inclusion of such personal storylines adds a layer of authenticity and excitement for fans. Matt Cardona’s unique choices could influence future Hall of Fame ceremonies and the ways induction speeches balance tribute with entertainment.
IF I ever went into the Hall of Fame, who should induct me? LOL. pic.twitter.com/aTN8wLHr4Y
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) March 7, 2026
