Matt Cardona is “Alwayz Ready”, even in the aftermath of an unfortunate setback.
Cardona tore his bicep at GCW Downward Spiral on May 28, and he subsequently had to get surgery. As a result, he was stripped of the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship at NWA Alwayz Ready, a pay-per-view that was named after him, on June 11. He has previously stated that he’s expected to be out for approximately five months.
In an interview with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Cardona emphasized that he’s targeting a return date of three months, and even though he’s injured, he’ll still be staying busy by making many of his previously scheduled appearances.
“My doctor said that the recovery is five months. But my goal is three. I’m still going to be making towns. I’ve contacted every promotion I had booked, and all but two are still bringing me in because they know I sell tickets—and I rescheduled with those other two. I’m not going to be stuck at home injured. I won’t be in the ring, but this isn’t a three-month vacation. I’m just as busy as I was, even with a torn bicep,” he said.
“I’m training to be back in time,” said Cardona. “It fits perfectly in that three-month window, and I want my first match back to be against Tatanka. He can still go. Watching him wrestle makes you think it’s still 1993. And how cool would it be to beat someone whose action figure I had? I’m not trying to prove doubters wrong. I’m trying to prove myself and my believers right. I plan on coming back and winning the Wrestling Showcase tournament. That’s just the start. And if I’m not medically cleared, I’ll have a replacement. Remember, I’m always ready.”
