@kunalsummerMatt Cardona says the indie circuit paid him more than WWE ever did, so returning to the company meant taking a pay cut. He explains that level of earning on the indies was just how much he was making outside. Still, going back is the ultimate opportunity for him since if it works out, it'll be the ultimate raise.
View original postPhoto by @kunalsummer· Oct 4, 2026· Matt Cardona
The focus is a male professional wrestler in a wrestling ring. He is standing with a determined expression, looking off to the side. The mood is intense and athletic, typical of a wrestling event. Notable details include his elaborate wrestling gear with skull and lightning bolt motifs, gold accents on his armbands and boots, and the WWE logo visible on the ring ropes. ON-SCREEN TEXT: NEW YEAR'S EVIL
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Matt Cardona Danhausen WWE praise@kunalsummerMatt Cardona says the indie circuit paid him more than WWE ever did, so returning to the company meant taking a pay cut. He explains that level of earning on the indies was just how much he was making outside. Still, going back is the ultimate opportunity for him since if it works out, it'll be the ultimate raise.
View original postPhoto by @kunalsummer· Oct 4, 2026· Matt Cardona
The focus is a male professional wrestler in a wrestling ring. He is standing with a determined expression, looking off to the side. The mood is intense and athletic, typical of a wrestling event. Notable details include his elaborate wrestling gear with skull and lightning bolt motifs, gold accents on his armbands and boots, and the WWE logo visible on the ring ropes. ON-SCREEN TEXT: NEW YEAR'S EVIL
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