WWE Superstar Matt Cardona, formerly known as Zack Ryder during his initial WWE tenure, made an unfiltered comment about his personal life with his wife Chelsea Green that caught fans off guard. The revelation came during a recent interview where Cardona discussed his connection to a dessert named after Green.
After departing WWE in 2020, Cardona made his mark in independent wrestling before rejoining WWE in January 2026 under his real name, surprising many who expected his Zack Ryder persona to return. Both Cardona and Green now feature regularly on WWE’s SmackDown brand.
Matt Cardona’s Humorous Take on the Chelsea Bun Dessert
On SPORTbible’s Snack Wars show, Cardona sampled two desserts, one being a Chelsea bun. When asked if he had tried the dessert before, he gave an offbeat response tied to his marriage. Cardona admitted he rarely gets to enjoy the treat since marrying Chelsea Green, humorously implying his access to “Chelsea buns” had diminished since wedlock.
After tasting the dessert, Cardona remarked that the Chelsea bun didn’t live up to the quality he associated with the real “Chelsea bun.”
“What is that, a big muffin? [It’s called a Chelsea bun.] A Chelsea bun? [Laughs] Have I ever eaten a Chelsea bun? Oh my God, I don’t eat it enough… A Chelsea bun. I might have to eat this whole thing cause I don’t know if I’m getting any tonight. I might’ve had a lot of Chelsea buns before I got married. But now that I’m married, not so much Chelsea buns. Holy her parents are gonna see this holy sh*t. This doesn’t taste as good as the real Chelsea bun, I’ll say that,” he said.
This confession has sparked amusement among WWE fans who follow Cardona’s candid personality both inside and outside the ring.
Chelsea Green Expresses Interest in Teaming Up with Matt Cardona
In a separate conversation on SHAK Wrestling, Chelsea Green expressed enthusiasm about forming a tag team with Matt Cardona on WWE programming. She referenced wanting to revive the edgy relationship dynamic reminiscent of Attitude Era couples, such as Edge and Lita, to bring a raw, provocative energy to their screen presence.
“I would love if Matt and I were together to really bring back the nasty Attitude Era couple. Like just dirty and like ew. You’re like, ‘They’re kind of cool, but like, why are they making out like that?’ Like, you know what I mean? Just like Lita and Edge… and just like, you know, stuff like that,” she said.
As WWE now operates under creative leadership from Triple H, it’s unclear whether such a pairing is in active development for future SmackDown storylines.
The Potential Impact of a Cardona-Green Alliance on WWE Television
The possibility of Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green collaborating on WWE TV carries the potential to rekindle the controversial and magnetic chemistry that defined some of the company’s most memorable couples during the Attitude Era. If implemented, this alliance could inject tension and intensity into storylines, captivating a broad audience.
Given the contrasting tones of Cardona’s recent candid remarks and Green’s aspirations, WWE fans remain attentive to how management may utilize their real-life chemistry to enhance programming. Their involvement on SmackDown positions them well to deliver compelling segments that might contrast sharply with more traditional WWE narratives.
.@wwe's @TheMattCardona eats a Chelsea Bun for the first time… 👀🍰 @ImChelseaGreen pic.twitter.com/RuTVRLLu3Q
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) February 3, 2026
